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How a labour helpline is assisting informal workers in recovering wages

In nine months, the India Labourline phone helpline for migrant/informal workers has registered more than 3,600 cases related to compensation and wage theft

Sample of monkeypox suspect Tibetan boy sent for examination in Karnataka

Samples of 9-year-old boy from Tibet, suspected of having monkeypox, have been sent to the Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratory of Bengaluru Medical College and Research Institute for examination

Eye on Assembly polls, Rahul initiated into Lingayat sect in Karnataka

Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday got initiated into the Lingayat sect by the seer of Muruga Mutt in this district headquarters town in central Karnataka in the presence of various party leaders.

Rahul Gandhi urges Karnataka leaders to work unitedly for 2023 polls

Amid signs of rumbling within, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday night urged the party's Karnataka unit leaders to work unitedly for the 2023 assembly polls.

Karnataka ups vigil along Kerala border over rising monkeypox cases

Even as it is increasing precautionary measures, the government of Karnataka has urged people not to be unduly worried about the monkey pox threat looming over the world.

Our stand is nationalism, no question of discrimination: Karnataka CM

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has said that the BJP is a national party which emphasises nationalism and there is no question of discrimination against anyone.

Vehicle with no FC and permit; insurer still has to pay compensation: HC

The High Court of Karnataka has held that an insurer cannot escape the liability of paying compensation even when the fitness certificate (FC) and permit of a vehicle are not renewed

Vehicle's FC, permit not renewed; insurer still has to pay compensation: HC

Karnataka HC has held that an insurer cannot escape the liability of paying compensation even when the fitness certificate and permit of a vehicle is not renewed but the insurance policy is in force.

Karnataka CM to review monkeypox situation following Kerala man's death

Following the death of a man due to monkeypox in Kerala, Karnataka CM has called an "important meeting" on Tuesday regarding control measures and treatment facility to be put in place.

Section 144 extended till August 6 in Mangaluru, liquor ban for 2 more days

The Karnataka government on Sunday extended Section 144 and other restrictions for two more days in Mangaluru."Section 144 has already been extended till August 6 in Dakshina Kannada police jurisdiction. Additional restrictions i.e. early closure of shops at 6 pm is also imposed in the entire district for next two days," said Dr Rajendra KV, Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada.He also said that the liquor ban will also continue throughout the district for next two days.Earlier the restrictions were to remain in force till August 1.The order came amid the prevailing tensions in the district, which erupted after three brutal murders here in the last 10 days.The police said on Thursday that 23-year-old Fazil was hacked to death by an unidentified group on the outskirts of Mangaluru.Following the incident, Section 144 was imposed at Surathkal, Mulki, Bajpe and Panambur."At around 8 pm (on July 28), there was an incident where a 23-year-old boy was brutally attacked by 4-5 people near .

Karnataka logs 2,130 new Covid-19 cases, 4 deaths; active tally at 9,135

Karnataka on Friday clocked 2,130 fresh COVID-19 cases and four fatalities, taking the cumulative number of infections and deaths to 40,03,785 and 40,101 respectively, the Health Department said. Also, the day saw 1,395 people being discharged, taking the total number of recoveries to 39,53,776, according to a bulletin. Active cases stood at 9,866, the bulletin said. Bengaluru urban accounted for the maximum number of 1,615 cases and one death. Other districts reported infections, including 70 in Dharwad, 51 in Mysuru, 47 in Kodagu, 41 in Tumakuru, 40 in Hassan, 34 in Belagavi, 33 in Kalaburagi, 27 in Ballari and 22 in Mandya. Other than Bengaluru, one death each was also reported in Kalaburagi, Koppal and Raichur. The bulletin said Yadgir alone reported zero infection and nil death. A total of 32,685 samples were tested in the State, they included 24,496 using RT-PCR methods, taking the cumulative number of specimens examined to 6.77 crore. The number of vaccinations done rose

Three murders in Karnataka take communal turn, police on high alert

After the hijab crisis, boycott call for Muslim traders and the killing of Bajrang Dal activist, the murder of three youths in the coastal district of Dakshina Kannada is flaring up communal reactions

BJP youth leader murder: Over 15 detained for interrogation, says ADGP

More than 15 people have been detained for interrogation in connection with the murder of BJP youth wing leader Praveen Nettar in Karnataka's Dakshina Kannada

Karnataka CM cancels one-year celebrations of govt over BJP worker's death

Amid the tensions over murder of a BJP youth wing worker in Karnataka, CM Basavaraj Bommai has announced cancellation of all events planned for celebrating the completion of his first year in office

Karnataka: Unrest in Sullia after BJP youth leader's murder

Unrest prevailed in Bellare and other places in Sullia taluk of Dakshina Kannada district after the murder of a Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) leader.

Karnataka: BJP youth leader hacked to death by motorcycle borne assailants

A BJP Yuva morcha worker in Karnataka's coastal district of Dakshina Kannada has been murdered by unknown miscreants

'Unwarranted, uncharitable': Cong warns MLA Khan over controversial remarks

With Congress warning him for completely unwarranted and inessential statements, party MLA BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan said he will abide by instructions and sought to know the "wrong" in his remarks

Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka see spike in deaths due to hooch between 2016-20

In India, the number of hooch tragedies has only gone up. According to a report in ABP live, India sees the death of 3 people every day due to the consumption of spurious liquor

Kasturirangan notification on hold till new panel submits report: CM Bommai

The Centre has assured that it will not implement the notification on Kasturirangan report on declaring eco-sensitive zones in Western Ghats until the recently set up committee submits its report

Karnataka CET 2022 result to be out on July 30; check the details here

Once the KCET 2022 result is released, students can check their result on the official website, kea.kar.nic.in