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Karnataka records 40,499 Covid-19 cases; positivity rate at 18.80%

Karnataka on Wednesday logged in 40,499 cases against 23,209 discharges

40,499 Covid cases recorded in Karnataka, 24,135 from Bengaluru alone

The total number of active cases across the state is now 267,650

Karnataka invites Tesla CEO Elon Musk to set up its plant in Bengaluru

Karnataka has invited business magnate, CEO of Tesla to set up its plant in Bengaluru considered as the Silicon Valley of India.

Karnataka records 41,457 new Covid cases, positivity rate over 22%

Karnataka on Tuesday logged 41,457 new Covid cases and 20 deaths, while the positivity rate stood at 22.30 per cent

'Grama One' to be launched in 12 districts on Republic Day: Karnataka CM

Karnataka CM said the ambitious 'Grama One' programme that is aimed at providing services of various departments at the citizens' doorsteps would be a reality from Republic Day

Time has come to revisit Inter-state River Water Disputes Act: Karnataka CM

Bommai also requested Gadkari for central support to regional airports at Ballari, Shivamogga, Vijayapura and Hassan

Experts foresee coronavirus peak on January 25 in Karnataka: Minister

The COVID-19 experts in Karnataka expect that the state may witness coronavirus infections touching the peak on January 25 before coming down gradually, Karnataka Revenue Minister R Ashoka said

Karnataka will play major role in making India $5 trn economy: CM

Basavaraj Bommai said that the state will play a major role in realising Prime Minister Modi's dream of making India a $5 trillion economy

Karnataka records 34,041 new Covid cases, of which Bengaluru logs 21,071

Karnataka on Sunday logged 34,047 new Covid cases taking the number of active cases in the state to 197,982

Karnataka's role to be bigger in driving our nation to $5-trn economy: CM

Bommai said the State is the most preferred destination for the startups as it provides opportunities for the new ventures to grow and flourish

Bengaluru reports 22,284 new Covid infections; active cases at 129,112

Bengaluru logged in 22,284 Covid-19 positive cases on Saturday, taking the total number of active cases to 129,112.

Covid-19: 32,793 new cases in Karnataka; 22,284 from Bengaluru alone

Registering yet another spike in numbers, Karnataka on Saturday logged 32,793 new cases of COVID-19, and 7 fatalities, taking the tally to 31,86,040 and the death toll to 38,418.

250,000 frontline staff in Karnataka trained online to fight Covid

Karnataka has effectively leveraged technology in COVID battle and so far about 2.5 lakh healthcare and frontline staff have been trained through online platforms

Centre, state govts will keep working for empowerment of Karnataka: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday assured that the central and the state governments will keep working for the empowerment of the people of Karnataka.

Karnataka reports 28,723 new Covid-19 cases, 20,121 in Bengaluru

Karnataka on Friday reported 28,723 new cases of COVID-19, including 20,121 in Bengaluru, as it recorded the highest number of tests since the beginning of the pandemic at over two lakh. There were 14 new fatalities (Bengaluru - seven), the Health Department said in a bulletin. "Highest testing since the beginning of pandemic with 2.21 lakh tests today," State Health and Medical Education Mnister K Sudhakar tweeted on Friday. Positivity rate stood at 12.98 per cent in the State, where there were 1,41,337 active cases, including close to 1.01 lakh in the city. Sudhakar said although the cases are increasing by the day, only about five to six per cent are getting hospitalised. "However, it is a matter of concern that nursing staff are getting infected. So we should not be complacent as it may overwhelm our health infrastructure", he said. Experts have opined that the third wave in the State may peak by February first week and start receding by third or fourth week of next month,

Over 25,000 new Covid cases in Karnataka; 18,374 from Bengaluru alone

The total number of active cases across the state is now 115,733

Amid Covid, Karnataka Congress temporarily halts 'Mekedatu padayatra'

Karnataka Congress has decided to temporarily halt its Mekedatu padayatra, due to COVID-19 concerns and in the interest of public health, Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly Siddaramaiah said.

Over 21,000 new Covid cases in Karnataka; 15,617 from Bengaluru alone

The total number of active cases across the state is now 93,099

HC pulls up govt, oppn as Karnataka records 21,390 fresh Covid cases

Court asks state govt why Mekedatu padayatra was allowed amid rising cases; issues show-cause to Congress for violating Covid curbs

Congress precipitating covid crisis with its 'Padayatra': Karnataka min

Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra on Wednesday accused the Congress in Karnataka of precipitating the COVID crisis with their 'Walk for Water'