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Covid-19: Over 71K recoveries, 31,198 new cases, 50 deaths in Karnataka

With 31,198 fresh cases, Karnataka's Covid-19 caseload reached 37,23,694, while 50 deaths took the death toll to 38,804

Omicron dominates Covid third wave in Karnataka, minister clarifies

Hours after tweeting on Friday that the Delta variant dominated the Covid third wave in Karnataka, State Health Minister K Sudhakar clarified that it was both Omicron and the Delta strains.

Confident of BJP's victory in civic body elections, says Karnataka CM

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai exuded confidence that the BJP would win the forthcoming civic body election in Bengaluru.

B S Yediyurappa's granddaughter Soundarya found dead in Bengaluru

Former Karnataka CM B S Yediyurappa's granddaughter Dr Soundarya V Y allegedly ended her life by hanging herself from the ceiling fan at her Vasant Nagar flat on Friday morning, police said.

CM Bommai seeks public support as he completes six months in office

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai sought public support to make the State even-more development-oriented as he completed six months in office on his 62nd birthday on Friday.

Covid-19: Dip in new cases at 38,083 in Karnataka, 67,236 discharges

Recoveries outnumbered fresh cases, which dipped to 38,083 in Karnataka on Thursday taking the tally to 36,92,496, The death toll climbed to 38,754, with 49 more deaths recorded. The state had yesterday reported 48,905 new infections. There were 67,236 discharges, taking the total number of recoveries to 33,25,001, a bulletin said. Of the new cases, 17,717 were from Bengaluru Urban that saw 43,997 people being discharged and 12 virus-related deaths. The total number of active cases across the state is now at 3,28,711. While the positivity rate for the day stood at 20.44 per cent, the case fatality rate (CFR) was 0.12 per cent. Of the 49 deaths, 12 are from Bengaluru Urban, Ballari and Mysuru (5), Dakshina Kannada and Hassan (4), Mandya, Raichur, Thumakuru, Udupi and Uttara Kannada (2), followed by others. Apart from Bengaluru Urban, Mysuru recorded the second highest with 2,587, Mandya 1,802,Tumakuru 1,584, Hassan 1,452, and Dharwad 1,155. Bengaluru Urban district now has a to

K'taka set to crack down on illegal Bangladeshi immigrants: Home Minister

The Minister said a survey is underway by police to track down such illegal immigrants

Karnataka reports 48,905 new coronavirus cases, 39 fatalities

Registering a surge in numbers again, Karnataka on Wednesday reported 48,905 new cases of Covid-19 and 39 fatalities, taking the tally to 36,54,413, and death toll to 38,705.

Small buses ideal for public transport in city limits: Karnataka CM Bommai

Says priority should be on inducting more minibuses for city service

BJP likely to change CM in Karnataka ahead of Assembly elections: Report

Sources said BJP high command is unhappy over defeat in by-elections and local body polls, including in Bommai's own constituency Hanagal in Haveri district

Covid-19: Dip in new cases in Karnataka at 46,426; 41,703 discharges

Registering a dip in cases, Karnataka logged 46,426 new cases of Covid-19, and 32 fatalities

Karnataka achieves 100% first dose Covid vaccine coverage: Health minister

Karnataka on Sunday achieved 100 per cent coverage of first dose of Covid vaccine among its eligible population, Karnataka Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar said.

Bommai to convene all-party meet to discuss inter-state water disputes

In order to discuss inter-state water disputes, the Karnataka government will convene an all-party meeting in the first week of February, said Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday.Chief Minister Bommai held a meeting on inter-state water disputes related to Krishna, Cauvery river basins and the Mahadayi project with ministers, legal experts and the senior counsels who represent the state in the water disputes before the courts.Speaking to mediapersons after the meeting, chief minister said the legal counsels presented details about these cases. Another video conference would be conducted to discuss all these issues by the end of January."We will discuss with legal counsels, our water resources minister and law minister about the progress of the legal fight so far. How we should move ahead. What measures need to be taken to implement the projects in the interest of the state. Some cases are at a crucial stage. So, we need to discuss once again with legal experts and leaders of ..

Karnataka crosses 60 million Covid-19 tests: State health minister

After Omicron variant was found, the state mandated that at least 2 per cent of the tests should be conducted at airports, the minister said

Covid: Karnataka govt lifts weekend curfew, night curfew to continue

CM Bommai held a meeting with experts, senior ministers and officials of his government to assess the Covid situation in the state

Tamil Nadu farmers' groups protest Karnataka Congress plan for Mekedatu dam

Even as the Congress has put its protest march in Karnataka on hold, Tamil Nadu farmers have lodged protests against party conducting a padayatra against the construction of a dam across Cauvery river

Gadkari approves Rs 1,200 cr road upgradation project in Karnataka

Union Minister for National Highways and Road Transport, Nitin Gadkari, has approved a Rs 1200 crore project to upgrade the existing 2-lane Shiradi Ghat road into a 4-lane highway.

67% of Karnataka-based firms favour phased rollout of Labour Codes: Survey

The survey was done by Karnataka Employers' Association (KEA) and employment law consulting firm BCP Associates

Covid: 47,754 new cases recorded in Karnataka, 30,540 from Bengaluru alone

The total number of active cases across the state is now 293,231

Karnataka govt to decide on relaxing Covid curbs tomorrow: Minister

A day ahead of the Karnataka government deciding about the future of COVID-19 curbs, Revenue Minister R Ashoka on Thursday said both lives and livelihood of the people will be considered,