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RTC workers strike over wage dispute in Karnataka enters ninth day

The indefinite strike called by the employees of road transport corporations in Karnataka over wage related issue entered its ninth day on Thursday, continuing to affect bus services across the state

Karnataka government issues guidelines for Ramzan amid rising Covid cases

The Karnataka government has issued a set of guidelines for Muslims to follow during the holy month of Ramzan, in view of growing coronavirus cases in the state

Karnataka reports 8,778 fresh Covid-19 cases, 67 deaths push toll

Karnataka's COVID death tally crossed the 13,000 mark on Tuesday with 67 deaths while 8,778 fresh cases took the overall tally of infections to 10,83,647, the Health department said. According to the health bulletin, the state has so far reported 13,008 deaths and 9,80,519 discharges cumulatively including 6,079 on Tuesday in the state. There were 78,617 active cases in the state which includes 474 in ICUs, the department added. Bengaluru Urban district alone contributed over 60 per cent of day's cases and mortalities with 5,500 fresh infections and 55 deaths on Tuesday. The city has so far reported 4,93,869 infections and 4,910 deaths. There were 57,575 active cases. Mysuru emerged as another major hotspot after Bengaluru with 492 cases and two deaths. According to the health bulletin, 350 infections were reported in Tumakuru, 290 in Kalaburagi, 198 in Bidar, 168 in Ballari, 163 in Bengaluru Rural, 150 in Hassan, 142 in Dakshina Kannada, 132 in Dharwad, 114 in Mand

No question of imposing lockdown in Karnataka, says CM B S Yediyurappa

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Tuesday said that there is no question of imposing lockdown right now while urging the people to adhere to COVID appropriate behaviour

Karnataka CM Yediyurappa says lockdown could be imposed if need arises

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Monday said the state government could impose lockdown if the necessity arises

Karnataka RTC workers' strike over wages enters 6th day, bus services hit

Bus services were hampered for the sixth consecutive day in Karnataka, as the strike by the employees of the road transport corporations on wage related issues continued on Monday

Covid cases may peak in Karnataka by May first week: State Health Minister

Amid a spike in coronavirus cases in the state, Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar on Sunday said that the experts have warned of peak in infections by the first week of May.

New timings for govt offices in certain Karnataka districts due to heat

Karnataka government on Sunday said its offices in certain northern districts of the State would function from 8 AM to 1.30 PM from April 12 till May- end because of the summer heat.

University exams will be conducted as scheduled: Karnataka Deputy CM

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister, CN Ashwath Narayan on Saturday assured that the state's University exams will be conducted as per schedule, despite witnessing a surge in COVID cases.Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister told ANI, "University exams will be conducted as per schedule. Classes will start as soon as exams are over. There will be no vacation. Initially, online classes will be held and then an option will be given to students to attend offline classes."The 11-day 'corona curfew' will come into effect in some districts of Karnataka, including the state capital, from Saturday night to contain the spread of coronavirus.The state government had announced a night curfew between 10 pm and 5 am every day from April 10 to 20 in Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Kalaburagi, Bidar, Tumakuru, Udupi-Manipal cities.Police baton charge people found wandering at public places during night curfew in Kalaburagi."Kalaburagi City Police are enforcing the night curfew (between 10 pm & 5 am) very ..

University exams will be conducted as scheduled: Karnataka Dy CM

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister, CN Ashwath Narayan on Saturday assured that the state's University exams will be conducted as per schedule, despite witnessing a surge in COVID cases.Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister told ANI, "University exams will be conducted as per schedule. Classes will start as soon as exams are over. There will be no vacation. Initially, online classes will be held and then an option will be given to students to attend offline classes."The 11-day 'corona curfew' will come into effect in some districts of Karnataka, including the state capital, from Saturday night to contain the spread of coronavirus.The state government had announced a night curfew between 10 pm and 5 am every day from April 10 to 20 in Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Kalaburagi, Bidar, Tumakuru, Udupi-Manipal cities.Police baton charge people found wandering at public places during night curfew in Kalaburagi."Kalaburagi City Police are enforcing the night curfew (between 10 pm & 5 am) very ..

K'taka gears up for night curfew from Apr 10-20, essential services spared

The 11-day 'corona curfew' will come into effect in some districts of Karnataka

B S Yediyurappa will complete term as CM, says BJP's Arun Singh

Dismissing rumblings within the Karnataka unit, BJP General Secretary Arun Singh on Friday said that there is no question of replacing Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa till his government's term ends.

UP, Karnataka and TN lead in use of regional apps: Indus App Trends Report

While Indus App Bazaar offers access in 12 Indian languages, English, Hindi and Marathi are the top-3 in terms of content consumption in March 2021

Here's what's allowed during ten-day 'Corona Curfew' in Karnataka

A day ahead of curfew in some district centres of Karnataka, the government said organisations that have night shifts can continue to do so, but employees have to report at the workplace before 10 pm

New mining policy by month-end, says Karnataka Minister Murugesh Nirani

The new state mining policy with focus on the requirements of the coastal districts will be released by the end of this month, Karnataka Minister for Mines and Geology Murugesh Nirani has said

RTC employees strike in Karnataka enters third day, bus services hit

Bus services were hit in Karnataka for the third consecutive day on Friday, as the stalemate between the employees of the road transport corporations and the state government continues

Karnataka registers 6,570 coronavirus cases, 36 deaths take toll to 12,767

Karnataka on Thursday added 6,570 fresh cases of Covid-19 and 36 fatalities, taking the caseload to 10,40,130 and toll to 12,767

Karnataka RTC workers' strike enters second day, bus services hit

Bus services remained hit across Karnataka for the second consecutive day on Thursday as drivers and conductors of road transport corporations continued their indefinite strike on wage related issues

KSRTC strike: Railways chips in to mitigate passengers' woes in Karnataka

The state-owned transport corporations employees' are on strike over salary related issues

Karnataka sees 6,976 fresh coronavirus cases, records 35 deaths

Karnataka added 6,976 new cases of Covid-19 and 35 more deaths on Wednesday, taking the total number of infections to 10,33,560 and the toll to 12,731, the Health department said.