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Karnataka reported 1,784 black fungus infections, says minister

Karnataka has reported 1,784 cases of mucormycosis or black fungus while 62 have recovered and 111 have died, said State Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar on Saturday.

Southwest monsoon arrives in Karnataka, parts of state receives showers

Dakshina Kannada district received light showers on Saturday morning marking the arrival of the southwest monsoon in Karnataka

Navy teams deployed in K'taka to ensure functioning of Covid hospitals

The Indian Navy on Friday informed that the naval teams for the Karnataka Naval Area have been deployed to ensure sustained functioning of medical Oxygen infrastructure at designated Covid hospitals

Karnataka logs 16,068 new Covid-19 infections, reports 364 deaths

Karnataka on Friday reported 16,068 fresh cases of COVID-19 and 364 deaths, taking the number of infections and fatalities to 26,69,514 and 30,895 respectively, the Health Department said.

K'taka cancels class 12 board exams, to hold class 10 exams in MCQ format

Karnataka Education Minister, S. Suresh Kumar announced the decision which has come as a big relief to students

Lockdown in K'taka extended till June 14; Rs 500 crore relief package

The relief is meant for sections, which were left out in the previous package of Rs 1,250 crore.

Karnataka revenue minister performs mass last rites of over 1,000 bodies

After waiting for more than two months, with no relatives coming to pick even the 'asthi' Karnataka revenue minister has performed last rites of over 1,000 'Asthis' in triveni sangama

Now is the time to move forward, re-open economy: Karnataka chief secy

Time has come for Karnataka to move forward and re-open the economy as the State has reached a stage where it can resume industrial operations in a staggered phase, Chief Secretary P Ravi Kumar said

Decision on holding board exams will be taken soon: Karnataka Edu Minister

Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister Suresh Kumar on Wednesday said an appropriate decision will be taken soon on holding board exams in the state.

Vedanta to roll out two Covid field hospitals in Karnataka, Raj this week

Vedanta said it is rolling out two state-of-the-art Covid-19 field hospitals in Karnataka and Rajasthan this week

Karnataka coronavirus update: Less than 300,000 active Covid cases reported

The total number of active Covid-19 cases in Karnataka fell below the three lakh mark, as the state on Tuesday reported a further decline in fresh infections at 14,304 and 464 fatalities

1,292 patients undergoing treatment for black fungus in Karnataka

As many as 1,292 people are undergoing treatment for black fungus (Mucormycosis) in Karnataka, informed the state health department on Tuesday

KPCC wants Karnataka CM to procure horticulture farmers' produce directly

Karnataka Congress president D K Shivakumar said the government should procure the produce of horticulture farmers directly as the lockdown was forcing them to sell at a pittance

Karnataka coronavirus update: Increase in case tally plunges to 16,604

Bengaluru reported 3,992 cases; 411 succumbed to the infection across Karnataka during the day

Karnataka to vaccinate those going abroad for studies or employment

Covid vaccine doses will be administered on a priority basis to all those going abroad for studies and jobs

Karnataka reports 1,250 black fungus infections, 39 fatalities

Of the 1,250 affected patients, 1,193 are still under treatment.

Objective is to vaccinate everyone as soon as possible: K'taka Health Min

Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar on Sunday said that the state government's first priority now is to vaccinate as many people as possible against Covid-19 to prevent a third wave of the infection

Karnataka CM post not vacant, no leadership change: Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi on Saturday said there is no question of leadership change in Karnataka as the Chief Minister's position is not vacant and the incumbent Yediyurappa is functioning efficiently.

Karnataka coronavirus update: Tally tops 2.5 mn; 476 more deaths reported

The state has reported 24,214 new cases in a day, according to the state health bulletin on Thursday

Karnataka puts on hold decision to sell 3,667 acres to JSW Steel

This comes amid opposition from within the ruling BJP and cases pending in courts