The Latest Breaking News from Karnataka

Guest lecturers in Karnataka seek mercy killing

They claim that guest lecturers are in such dire straits that they are unable to feed their families

The Hindu · Jan 21, 2022

Karnataka lifts weekend curfew, night curfew to stay; Schools, colleges to reopen in all districts, except Bengaluru

BENGALURU: The Karnataka government has decided to withdraw the statewide weekend curfew with immediate effect and continue with weekend curfew from 10pm to 5am, revenue minister R Ashoka declared on Friday.

The Times of India · Jan 21, 2022

Mekedatu padayatra: Will KPCC president DK Shivakumar emerge Vokkaliga strongman?

BENGALURU: The fight for political dominance in the Vokkaliga heartland of Old Mysuru region has begun in earnest following KPCC president DK Shivakumar’s recent padayatra seeking the implementation of Mekedatu project across Cauvery, the lifeline of south Karnataka.

The Times of India · Jan 20, 2022

40,499 new COVID-19 cases, 21 deaths in Karnataka

Karnataka continued to record a massive spike with 40,499 new COVID-19 cases and 21 deaths on January 19. Of this, 24,135 cases were registered in Bengaluru Urban district.Other districts that registe

The Hindu · Jan 19, 2022

Temples continue to hold festivals despite COVID-19 restrictions in Karnataka

In an apparent violation of COVID-19 guidelines, several temples and mutts, most of them in northern Karnataka, have organised annual car festivals and other events this fortnight

The Hindu · Jan 19, 2022

Decision on relaxing COVID-19 curbs in Karnataka after meeting with experts on January 21: CM

Besides opposition Congress, some BJP leaders, including Ministers, have been opposing the weekend curfew imposed by the Karnataka Government

The Hindu · Jan 19, 2022

Karnataka govt to take decision on relaxing Covid curbs after consulting experts

BENGALURU: Karnataka chief minister Basavaraja Bommai on Wednesday said the state government will take a decision regarding Covid-19 rules and relaxation after consulting experts.

The Times of India · Jan 19, 2022

Karnataka: Now, Congress plans to take up Mahadayi padayatra

BENGALURU: The Congress plans to launch another padayatra demanding implementation of the Mahadayi project in Karnataka.

The Times of India · Jan 19, 2022

Karnataka's daily Covid case count crosses 40,000

BENGALURU: Karnataka on Tuesday recorded another sharp spike in fresh Covid-19 cases, with 41,457 people contracting the disease. Bengaluru accounted for the highest number at 25,595, the city’s second highest-ever infections in a day.

The Times of India · Jan 19, 2022

Shift in focus as Karnataka reduces daily Covid-19 testing target

BENGALURU: Taking a cue from Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) guidelines, the state health department on Tuesday revised daily Covid-19 testing target from 2. 8 lakh to two lakh.

The Times of India · Jan 19, 2022