What Karnataka Bus, Metro Commuters Say As Lockdown Is Eased
Written by Maya Sharma | Monday June 21, 2021, BengaluruWith the easing of some lockdown restrictions in 16 districts of Karnataka with a positivity rate of less than 5 per cent - more public transport is available now.
Karnataka Eases Curbs In Districts With Less Than 5% Positivity Rate
Reported by Maya Sharma,Nehal Kidwai, Edited by Shatabdi Chowdhury | Saturday June 19, 2021, BengaluruThe Karnataka government on Saturday eased coronavirus-induced lockdown restrictions in 16 districts with less than five per cent positivity rate.
BS Yediyurappa Will Stay, BJP's Karnataka In-Charge Ends Speculation
Written by Maya Sharma | Friday June 18, 2021, BengaluruChief Minister BS Yediyurappa will remain the head of the government in Karnataka, a BJP minister has said, rubbishing reports of an internal feud in the party.
Karnataka Government Dismisses BJP Leader's Irrigation Projects Scam Allegation
Press Trust of India | Friday June 18, 2021, BengaluruThe Karnataka government dismissed the allegation of disgruntled BJP leader AH Vishwanath, a member of the state legislative council, that the Irrigation Department had readied a Rs 21,473.67 crore tender in a hurry and without financial approval.
Decision On Relaxing Restrictions In Karnataka On Saturday: BS Yediyurappa
Press Trust of India | Friday June 18, 2021, BengaluruA decision on further relaxing lockdown restrictions in the state after June 21 when the current curbs come to an end, will be taken on Saturday, Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said.
BS Yediyurappa "Lacks Spirit, Strength" To Stay Chief Minister: BJP Leader
Reported by Maya Sharma, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday June 17, 2021BS Yediyurappa, battling dissent in Karnataka, has been pronounced as "lacking spirit or strength" to continue as Chief Minister in the latest attack from a party colleague.
"Legislators United": BJP In-Charge In Karnataka As B S Yediyurappa Faces Dissent
Written by Maya Sharma , Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Wednesday June 16, 2021, BengaluruThe BJP's national secretary and Karnataka in-charge Arun Singh reached Bengaluru today amid signs of unease within the ruling party and asserted that all party legislators and ministers are united and there is no difference whatsoever.
Complaints File Against BS Yediyurappa Bulges, BJP Looks For Solution
Written by Maya Sharma | Wednesday June 16, 2021, KarnatakaFacing a growing pile of complaints against its Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, the BJP has sent a top leader to Bengaluru for talks with party leaders.
"Here I AM": A Bengaluru Group To Help With Last Rites Of Covid Victims
Reported by Maya Sharma | Monday June 14, 2021, Bengaluru'Here I Am' is a group of volunteers from different faiths who help perform the last rites for COVID-19 patients.
After Ruling Out Leadership Change, BJP's Arun Singh To Visit Karnataka
Press Trust of India | Sunday June 13, 2021, BengaluruBharatiya Janata Party (BJP) General Secretary Arun Singh will reach Bengaluru, Karnataka, on Wednesday -- days after ruling out replacing Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa amid speculation in some quarters about leadership change.
Man Allegedly Beaten To Death By Cops In Karnataka; 8 Policemen Suspended
Reported by Nehal Kidwai, Edited by Arun Nair | Sunday June 13, 2021, BengaluruEight policemen have been suspended in Karnataka's Madikeri district following a preliminary inquiry into the death of a mentally unstable man. The policemen had allegedly beaten the 50-year-old man for violating the lockdown last week.
Karnataka Police Bust Scam With Alleged Links To Chinese "Hawala" Operators
Press Trust of India | Sunday June 13, 2021, BengaluruKarnataka police on Saturday arrested two Chinese nationals and seven others when bust a scam of over Rs 290 crore that involved duping people through a mobile app after promising attractive interest on investment.
D K Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah Lead Karnataka Congress Protest Against Fuel Price Hike
Asian News International | Saturday June 12, 2021, BengaluruKarnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president D K Shivakumar, former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and other prominent leaders were arrested on Friday in Bengaluru while they were protesting against the steep hike in fuel prices.
Will Continue To Work As Chief Minister For Next 2 Years: BS Yediyurappa
Asian News International | Saturday June 12, 2021, Hassan (Karnataka)A day after BJP national general secretary and Karnataka in-charge Arun Singh ruled out his replacement, Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa asserted Friday that he will continue to be the chief minister for the next two years.
Covid Positivity Rate Drops To Below 5% In Karnataka, Bengaluru Clocks 1.84%
Reported by Maya Sharma, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Friday June 11, 2021, BengaluruThe Covid positivity rate in Karnataka, which had climbed to about 40 per cent last month when the state battled the deadly second wave of infections, dropped to below 5 per cent today.
