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Karnataka reports 1,374 new Covid-19 cases, 3 deaths; active cases at 7,296

Bengaluru urban district alone contributed 1,234 new cases and reported two deaths.

Booster dose necessary to beat residual effect of Covid-19: Karnataka CM

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday said the booster dose drive was important in the fight against COVID-19 as the residual effect of the pandemic will have a 'tapering effect'

Karnataka PUC supplementary exam dates announced; check details here

Karnataka's Department of Pre-University Education will be conducting the supplementary exams from August 12 to August 25

Karnataka reports 977 new Covid-19 cases, one death; active cases at 6,702

The department in its daily COVID bulletin said 1,013 people were discharged, taking the total number of recoveries to 39,37,173 till date. Active cases stood at 6,702.

PSI scam: BJP comes under pressure as Karnataka HC makes tough remarks

Ruling BJP in Karnataka has come under pressure as the High Court categorically said that the police sub-inspector (PSI) recruitment scam is "heinous than a murder" and equated it to terrorism

Karnataka traders to observe bandh against GST on rice, foodgrains

The State Rice Mill Owners' Association has demanded that the central government reverse its decision and the GST Council take a review of its decision to impose GST on foodgrains

Torrent Power bags Rs 2,600-cr wind energy project in Karnataka from SECI

Torrent Power has bagged a 300 MW wind energy project worth Rs 2,600 crore in Karnataka from Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), according to a regulatory filing

Bommai announces Rs 500 cr for urgent relief for rain-hit coastal districts

The coastal region received excessive rains during July than usual. So far, 32 lives have been lost and five are missing from the flooded areas.

Congress sees politics in national emblem: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai

He said the country has an active prime minister. Our lion is fierce. Congress believes in the sleeping lion and it reflects their culture, Bommai added.

Siddaramaiah accuses Pralhad Joshi of conspiring against Yediyurappa

Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Monday accused Union Minister Prahlad Joshi of conspiring against BS Yediyurappa and removing him from the Chief Minister's chair

Karnataka reports 942 new Covid cases in a day; active count at 6,898

Karnataka on Sunday reported 942 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking the total infections to 39,79,021, the State Health Department said. The department in its daily COVID-19 bulletin said 737 people were discharged, taking the total number of recoveries to 39,32,000 till date. Active cases stood at 6,898. Of the total infections, Bengaluru urban district contributed 831 while there were 30 cases in Mysuru, 13 in Dakshina Kannada, 11 each in Belagavi and Kolar and 10 in Udupi. There were zero infections and fatalities in 11 districts of the State. The positivity rate for the day was 4.20 per cent, the department said. As many as 22,403 tests were conducted, those included 17,210 RT-PCR tests. The total tests done is 6.72 crore till date. There were 3,329 people who were inoculated, taking the total vaccinated to 11.27 crore so far, the department said.

Geologists allay fears over tremors, say Deccan Plateau is safe zone

A series of seismic activities in parts of Karnataka are not major ones, hence there was no need to worry because the Deccan Plateau is a safe zone, geologists have said.

Cong sets up K'taka political affairs committee, names 5 AICC secretaries

D Sridhar Babu, MLA; PC C Vishnunadh, MLA; Roji M John, MLA; Mayura S Jayakumar and Abhishek Dutt have been named as secretaries attached to Surjewala.

No respite in sight, heavy rain batters Karnataka; yellow alert issued

Heavy rain continued to batter Karnataka on Saturday throwing life out of gear

Mild tremors felt in two Karnataka districts, create panic among residents

Mild tremors were felt in Karnataka's Viayapura and Bagalkot districts on Saturday, triggering panic among residents

Maharashtra leads states with 13,541 govt-recognised startups: DPIIT data

Total number of approved startups at 73,205; Maharashtra's share is 18%

Heavy rains claim 12 lives in Karnataka, CM Bommai discusses situation

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday chaired a meeting to discuss the flood situation in various parts of the state and gave instructions for rescue and relief operations.

Karnataka CM approves Rs 132 cr for shoes, socks to govt school students

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday said every student studying in schools would be provided a pair of shoes and two sets of socks, and he has approved Rs 132 crore for that purpose

Rain continues to batter Karnataka, flood warning in northern districts

As heavy rains continue to disrupt normal life in coastal areas and Malnad region of Karnataka, flood warnings have been sounded in some districts due to heavy downpour in neighbouring Maharashtra.

Congress brought the country to a sorry state, says Basavaraj Bommai

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday said that the Congress leaders have "misused" Mahatma Gandhi's name and brought the country to a sorry state