Here are the big stories from Karnataka today Karnataka Today newsletter: Voter turnout hits 63.90% by 5 pm in State as people turn up in huge numbers, and more The Hindu · Apr 26, 2024
BJP candidate K. Sudhakar booked after election officials seize ₹4.8 crore cash in Chikkaballapura constituency in Karnataka A case was registered against BJP candidate K. Sudhakar for alleged bribery and undue influence on electorate and cash amounting to ₹4.8 crores was also seized, the Election Commission said on April 26. The Hindu · Apr 26, 2024
Know Your Turncoats, Part 6: 20 defectors in Phase 2, including 7 who shifted from Cong to BJP A total of 89 constituencies across 13 states are polling in the phase two of the Lok Sabha elections on April 26. This is D-day for many big names including Rahul Gandhi, Bhupesh Baghel, Hema Malini and Arun Govil. Newslaundry · Apr 23, 2024
In Karnataka, dissidence dies down in several places, while it remains as undercurrent in some Bengaluru sees dissidence decline in BJP and Congress over ticket distribution ahead of Lok Sabha polls. The Hindu · Apr 4, 2024
Several candidates, including former Ministers, file nominations Many candidates file nominations for Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka, including BJP MP P.C. Mohan and Congress candidate Sowmya Reddy. The Hindu · Apr 1, 2024
We will probe bitcoin scam, 40% commission, death of COVID patients: Siddaramaiah Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said that his government will investigate the alleged scams during the BJP regime, including the “40% commission” in public works, irrigation projects, bitcoin scam, and the deaths of COVID-19 patients due to the non-availability of oxygen in Chamarajanagar. The Hindu · Jun 27, 2023
A flush of fresh faces in the new Karnataka Assembly As Karnataka delivered an unambiguous verdict on who will lead the next Assembly, it has also made way for many new faces, some of who also emerged as “giant killers,” having managed to defeat big names. The Hindu · May 13, 2023
This Nikon camera is nuts… you can drive it on the road at 28mph! Wacky Races? This is one of hundreds of weird vehicles made by Indian inventor K Sudhakar Digital Camera World · Apr 24, 2023
Karnataka govt calls meeting with experts to discuss Influenza A subtype BENGALURU: The Karnataka government on Sunday said a meeting has been called with the health department officials and experts on March 6, to deliberate on the preventive measures to be taken regarding the spread of Influenza A subtype 'H3N2'. The Times of India · Mar 5, 2023
People must wear masks while celebrating New Year: Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar BELAGAVI: In response to the rising Covid-19 cases in certain countries, the Karnataka government has declared that masks will be required during New Year's celebrations. Health Minister K Sudhakar also stated that celebrations should be limited to 1 am on New Year's Day. The Times of India · Dec 26, 2022
Karnataka will start screening international passengers for Covid-19 at Bengaluru airport, says health minister BELAGAVI(KARNATAKA): The Karnataka government will start screening international passengers at Bengaluru airport in view of a sudden spurt in Covid-19 cases in some parts of the world, health minister K Sudhakar said on Wednesday He, however, did not specify from which date the screening process will begin at the Kempegowda… The Times of India · Dec 21, 2022
Karnataka: 21 cases of Japanese Encephalitis cases this year, Jenevac vaccines to be administered to 48 lakh kids BENGALURU: Karnataka has seen both an increase and decreases in Japanese encephalitis cases in the past five years with this year recording 21 cases till October. The Times of India · Dec 4, 2022
Tele-Manas, a 24/7 mental health facility launched NIMHANS has been identified as the nodal centre, while IITB will provide technological support for the initiative The Hindu · Oct 10, 2022
The Hindu · Sep 26, 2022 Issue of 108 ambulance service addressed, says Health Minister Emergency ambulance services, which were hit after the 108 Arogya Kavacha call centre suddenly stopp
The Hindu · Sep 24, 2022 BJP gives ‘PayCM’ campaign a caste twist, Congress hits back Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai terms it ‘dirty politcs’
The Hindu · Sep 20, 2022 Drive against unsafe protein powders in gyms in Karnataka being planned While protein powders authorised by the Food Safety Department are considered safe, Health Minister K. Sudhakar said awareness would be created on low quality and unsafe protein powders
The Hindu · Sep 19, 2022 Opposition questions need for Namma Clinics when existing PHCs are languishing Bengaluru
The Hindu · Sep 17, 2022 After 24 petitions, speciality hospital granted for Uttara Kannada in principle Finance Department had rejected the proposal thrice in the past
The Hindu · Sep 10, 2022 Stop us if you have the guts, Bommai dares Opposition BJP leaders claimed crowds of 3-5 lakh at the event; police estimate 70,000
The Hindu · Aug 24, 2022 CM unveils vision document for healthcare sector in State It aims to outline a long-term plan for the holistic development of the sector
The Hindu · Aug 24, 2022 More people dying owing to COPD in urban areas: Sudhakar The India Clean Air Summit has been organised by think-tanks Centre for Air Pollution Studies (CAPS) and the Centre for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP)
The Hindu · Aug 22, 2022 Patient registrations to soon go online at all district hospitals Officials have been instructed to provide appointments online or through SMS to reduce crowding at hospitals: Sudhakar
The Hindu · Aug 21, 2022 577 private hospitals get notices over extra cost collected from COVID patients Out of ₹18.87 crore allegedly received by private hospitals, ₹1.58 crore has been returned to patients’ families