The Latest Breaking News from Bengaluru

Bengaluru accounts for nearly 95% of Karnataka’s Omicron cases, but hospitalisation low

Rate of hospitalisation in third wave is only 5%

The Hindu · Jan 25, 2022

Bengaluru: With few takers, Palike to close down most Covid Care Centres

BENGALURU: Although active cases in Bengaluru have climbed beyond the 2. 3 lakh mark — daily fresh cases over the past week have been anywhere between 20,000 to 25,000 on average — the government’s much publicised Covid Care Centres (CCCs) in the capital have barely had any takers.

The Times of India · Jan 25, 2022

Positivity among pregnant women rising in Bengaluru, say doctors

BENGALURU: Gynaecologists in Bengaluru have raised concerns over the increasing trend of pregnant women contracting Covid. While most of these women are asymptomatic, the very fact that they have been infected by the virus has led to stress among the women themselves and family members too.

The Times of India · Jan 25, 2022

Bengaluru: Auto driver returns Rs 10,000 he got through wrong UPI transfer

BENGALURU: While auto drivers in Bengaluru often draw flak for overcharging and refusing to ply, a 58-year-old driver from Chamarajpet gave his passenger reason to cheer.

The Times of India · Jan 24, 2022

With 1.9 crore flyers in 2021, Mumbai airport 2nd busiest

MUMBAI: Mumbai airport continued to stay ahead of Bengaluru’s to retain its rank as the second busiest in the country after Delhi in 2021.

The Times of India · Jan 24, 2022

Karnataka CM reshuffles district in-charge Ministers

CM retains Bengaluru Urban, most Ministers have not been given responsibility of their home district

The Hindu · Jan 24, 2022

Karnataka to complete Smart City projects ahead of Centre’s deadline

The smart city projects are under way in Bengaluru, Shivamogga, Mangaluru, Tumakuru, Hubballi-Dharwad, Davangere and Belagavi

The Hindu · Jan 24, 2022

Rail users upbeat over success of Vizag-Yelahanka special

They seek more trips and permanent running of the train

The Hindu · Jan 23, 2022

ISL | BFC-Goa in 1-1 deadlock

Bengaluru FC and FC Goa were involved in a 1-1 draw in their return leg match of the Indian Super League at Bambolim on Sunday. Goa went ahead late in the opening half through Dylan Fox before Sunil C

The Hindu · Jan 23, 2022

Karnataka achieves 100% first dose vaccine coverage

It achieved the mark in one year, seven days

The Hindu · Jan 23, 2022