Nehal Kidwai

Dancing In PPEs: How Doctors At A Bengaluru Hospital Took A Break

Bangalore News | Written by Nehal Kidwai | Wednesday June 3, 2020

Dancing to old Hindi songs, cooking for the staff, organising mehndi and drawing competitions - this is how doctors on the frontline of the COVID-19 battle are de-stressing themselves at Bengaluru's Victoria Hospital. The doctors, working at the coronavirus ward, have been living in the hospital premises for the past seven days.

Social Distancing Rules Ignored At Karnataka Health Minister's Programme

Karnataka News | Reported by Nehal Kidwai, Edited by Anindita Sanya | Tuesday June 2, 2020

Karnataka health minister Sriramulu in an open truck moving through a sea of supporters, the slogan-shouting people showering him with flower petals: A video of a rampant violation of social distancing norms by the health minister is doing the rounds in the state.

Karnataka Relaxes Quarantine Norms, Exceptions For Maharashtra

Karnataka News | Reported By Nehal Kidwai, Edited By Aman Dwivedi | Sunday May 31, 2020

Karnataka on Sunday announced a number of relaxations in the quarantine rules for the people travelling to the state.

No Complete Lockdown In Karnataka Tomorrow: Chief Minister's Office

Karnataka News | Reported by Nehal Kidwai, Edited by Debanish Achom | Saturday May 30, 2020

There won't be a total lockdown in Karnataka tomorrow, Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa's office said in a statement today. The state had so far enforced complete lockdown and allowed only essential services every Sunday amid the coronavirus pandemic.

7-Day Quarantine For Incoming Fliers To Karnataka From 6 States

India News | Reported by Nehal Kidwai, Edited by Nonika Marwaha | Saturday May 23, 2020

With domestic flights resuming from Monday, the Karnataka government has announce seven-day mandatory institutional quarantine for passengers returning from six states with highest coronavirus cases - Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Delhi, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh.

BS Yediyurappa's Warning After Minister Tells Woman, "Shut Up, Rascal"

Karnataka News | Reported by Nehal Kidwai, Edited by Nandini Gupta | Friday May 22, 2020

A day after Karnataka Law Minister JC Madhuswamy was seen abusing a local woman leader on video, Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa reprimanded his senior cabinet colleague saying his behaviour was "unbecoming of a minister." Mr Madhuswamy, on his part, apologised but said he had reacted to her "bad behaviour".

On "Boom" Heard In Bengaluru, Which Puzzled Twitter, IAF Offers Explanation

Bangalore News | Reported by Nehal Kidwai, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Wednesday May 20, 2020

A mysterious "boom" heard in large parts of Bengaluru this afternoon that left residents of the city and social media users puzzled later turned out to be the sonic boom of a test aircraft.

Trouble Over Quarantine, Mismanagement In Migrant Trains

India News | Reported by Monideepa Banerjie and Nehal Kidwai, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Thursday May 14, 2020

The return of migrants has triggered unrest in stations of Karnataka and Bengal, with people complaining about amenities, refusing quarantine and alleging mismanagement in route allocation. The special trains for the migrants -- labourers, students and tourists -- had started on May 1, after their plight was repeatedly flagged by the states in thei...

Karnataka Man, 60, Dies In Containment Zone. Neighbours Organise Funeral

Karnataka News | Written by Nehal Kidwai | Wednesday May 13, 2020

The funeral of a 60-year-old man who died in Karnataka's Tumkur, about 70 km away from state capital, on Tuesday was arranged by some neighbours after his family members could not come because the house is in a locality that has been sealed for two weeks to check the spread of coronavirus.

Video Shows Bengaluru Cop Kicking Migrants For Demanding Home Travel

Bangalore News | Reported by Nehal Kidwai, Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Monday May 11, 2020

A Bengaluru policeman has been suspended for kicking a couple of migrant workers, who were demanding that they should be sent to their home states. The video of the incident is viral.

2 Abused, Kicked By Bengaluru Policeman For Scooter Stunts On Busy Road

Bangalore News | Written by Nehal Kidwai | Saturday May 9, 2020

Two men are seen being abused and kicked by a Bengaluru policeman for rash driving, in a viral video. They are also beaten with a bat by a civilian in the presence of the police, the clip shows.

Karnataka Cop Buries Man Killed By Elephant As Family Refuses Body

Karnataka News | Written by Nehal Kidwai | Saturday May 9, 2020

Three policemen in Karnataka, in an unusual gesture, performed the last rites of a mentally challenged man earlier this week after his family members refused to carry out the last rites fearing they'll catch coronavirus.

Karnataka Restaurants, Pubs To Sell Liquor Amid Lockdown As Takeaway

Karnataka News | Reported By Nehal Kidwai, Edited By Swati Bhasin | Saturday May 9, 2020

Restaurants, pubs and bars in Karnataka - shut since the nationwide coronavirus lockdown began on March 25 - have been allowed to sell liquor at retail price, a government order said on Friday as the state continues to generate record revenue due to the sale of alcohol.

"How Dare You Block My Path": Drunk Man Shouts At Snake, Bites It Into Pieces

Cities | Written By Nehal Kidwai, Edited By Aman Dwivedi | Tuesday May 5, 2020

An apparently drunk man bit a snake into pieces for coming across him when he was riding his bike Karnataka's Kolar.

Migrant Workers Seeking Transport To Go Home Protest In Bengaluru

Bangalore News | Written by Nehal Kidwai | Tuesday May 5, 2020

Thousands of migrant workers mostly from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar protested near a big international exhibition pavilion in Bengaluru, demanding a ride home amid the extended lockdown necessitated by the coronavirus pandemic.