‘No lockdown in Karnataka, seeking people’s cooperation’
After chairing the meeting with Bengaluru legislators and MPs to seek their opinion on tackling Covid, Ashok who is also chairman of state disaster management committee said that next two months will be most crucial; hence, the government needed the support of everyone..
Active Covid cases cross 1-lakh mark in Bengaluru
The southern state registered 15,785 fresh cases on Sunday, taking its Covid tally to 11,76,850, including 1,42,084 active cases, while recoveries rose to 10,21,250, with 7,098 discharged during the day. Among the districts, 652 positive cases were reported in Tumakur, 568 in Mysuru,
Decision on Covidcurbs to be taken on April 20: Yediyurappa
The night curfew is active from 10 pm to 5 am every day. The state government directed civic marshalls and police officials to initiate action against those who violate the night curfew in the state. But after COVID-19 cases continued to rise in the state, particularly in Bengaluru,
UK to imposes travel restrictions on passengers coming from India
India was added in the ‘Red List’ of countries, or those countries, whose citizens cannot freely travel to the UK. Reports quoted UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock terming the decision as a difficult but vital one to make. As per norms, non-UK or Irish citizens will not be allowed..
Railways to fine Rs 500 for not wearing face masks in rail premises, trains
In an letter to all the General Managers of Railway zones on Saturday, Executive Director of Passenger Marketing Neeraj Sharma said, “Indian Railways is taking various measures to contain the spread of the resurgence of Covid-19 pandemic,
Bengaluru hoteliers demand exemptions to cut their losses
According to the memorandum submitted by BBHA President P.C. Rao to Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Friday, the association stated that even as the hotel industry was readying itself to stabilise itself from the losses experienced during the Covid-induced lockdown..
Karnataka buying 84K units of remdesivir for Covid-hit
Hinting at more stringent measures to contain the virus spread, the minister said fresh guidelines would be issued after an all-party meeting on Sunday and with the technical advisory committee of experts on April 20. “Additional steps will be decided at the all-party meeting on April 18..
By-polls to three seats in Karnataka begin amid Covid scare
The ruling BJP and the opposition Congress party, are looking to win in all three constituencies. In all, 30 candidates, including 10 in Belgaum, 12 in Basavakalyan and Eight in Maski (Reserved) are in the fray. Of them, 26 are men and four are women.
Karnataka bans religious congregations, caps wedding guests
“Only 25 people will be allowed to attend last rites, while a limit of 100 people has been capped for enclosed spaces for wedding ceremonies,” the circular said. Gatherings for birthdays has been restricted to 50 persons in open spaces while in enclosed places,
‘Jai Shri Ram’ masks much in demand
Suruchi, who owns a boutique in Lucknow, said, “There has been a decline in demand for dresses so I decided to start making masks — some of them with ‘Jai Shri Ram’ written on them. Suddenly, I am flooded with requests for masks in various colours.”
People have to die when they get old, says MP Minister
“I agree that these deaths are happening. But nobody can stop these deaths. Not only me, everyone in the country is talking about cooperation for protection from corona. We seek people’s cooperation. It is necessary to follow all necessary Covid precautionary measures..
Covid test must for Karnataka pilgrims returning from Kumbh
“Pilgrims returning to the state after taking part in the holy Kumbh mela at Haridwar must self-isolate at their home for a week and take an RT-PCR test,” said Sudhakar in a tweet in Kannada, tagging an order from the state Health Department. The returnees have also been advised to resume..
Karnataka CM calls an emergency meet on Covid-19 situation
The meeting comes a day after the state reported its sharpest single day spike of 14,738 fresh coronavirus cases and 66 related fatalities. Out of the 14,738 fresh cases, 10,497 cases were from Bengaluru Urban alone. The state had previously reported its biggest single day..
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