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Karnataka reports 239 new Covid-19 cases, 5 deaths in last 24 hours

Karnataka reported 239 new Covid-19 cases and five deaths on Sunday, taking the total number of infections to 29,89,952 and the toll to 38,112.

Karnataka government withdraws night curfew, allows horse racing

The Karnataka government on Friday withdrew the night curfew and gave the nod to holding horse racing in strict adherence to the Covid-19 appropriate behaviour.

Karnataka govt issues notification reducing tax on diesel, petrol

The state government in a release claimed that Karnataka is the first state to reduce sales tax on petrol and diesel

Will rename Mumbai-Karnataka region as Kittur Karnataka: CM Bommai

The Chief Minister said his government is making efforts in to end regional disparity with a vow not to leave any region in the state underdeveloped

President greets people of AP, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala on formation day

Haryana was formed in 1966 while Chhattisgarh was carved out of Madhya Pradesh in 2000.

Karnataka bypolls: Voting underway in two assembly constituencies

Voting is underway for the bypolls in Sindgi and Hangal assembly constituencies

Karnataka politicians, officials involved in Bitcoin scam: Siddaramaiah

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Thursday alleged that politicians and officials were involved in a Bitcoin scam in the state and that the investigation agencies are trying to safeguard them."My point is.. As per my information, many powerful people are involved in it (bitcoin scam) and investigating agencies trying to close this, No one should be safeguarded no one should be saved culprits must be punished, whoever it may be," Siddaramaiah told ANI."Now they're saying they (CM) have referred it to Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). That means there must be something hidden. I don't know more about it, I'm gathering information," he added.Taking to Twitter, Siddaramaiah had earlier said, "There is information about the involvement of influential politicians of Karnataka in Drugs & Bitcoin scam. It is concerning that the investigating officers are trying to close the case to help those politicians. BJP govt ..

3-day RSS meet begins in K'taka, attacks on Hindus in B'desh top agenda

The meeting is being attended by 350 chiefs (pranth pramukhs) of various regions

Rajasthan ranks 2nd after Karnataka on State Energy Efficiency Index 2020

In the recent report, Rajasthan has registered 61 points, which is a tremendous rise from the score of 18.5 at the previous year index, SEEI 2019.

Karnataka govt raises dearness allowance from 21.5% to 24.5%

The raise will kick in with retrospective effect from July 1

K'taka: Law preventing demolition of religious structures comes into effect

The Karnataka Religious Structures (Protection) Act has come into effect

Karnataka coronavirus update: 388 Covid-19 cases, 5 deaths in 24 hours

Karnataka on Sunday posted 388 fresh cases and five fatalities to its Covid tally taking the caseload and mortality to 29,85,986 and 38,007.

Bommai promises rain-hit Kerala support in relief and rehabilitation

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday promised his Kerala counterpart Pinarayi Vijayan all support in relief and rehabilitation following loss of lives due to heavy rains and landslides. "Spoke to Kerala CM @vijayanpinarayi & expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to heavy rains & landslides," Bommai tweeted. He added that he has asked Karnataka Chief Secretary P Ravi Kumar to be in touch with the Kerala Chief Secretary for all support in relief and rehabilitation. Bommai said "our prayers are with Kerala in this hour of crisis." A total of 39 people had lost their lives and 217 houses had been destroyed in the devastating landslides and flash floods that had occurred in the south-central districts of the state recently, Vijayan said in the Kerala Assembly. He also said that at least six people were missing and 304 rehabilitation camps were opened after the rains battered several areas of the state.

Karnataka Congress deletes tweet against PM Modi, blames it on 'novice'

Karnataka Congress has deleted the controversial tweet and issued an apology.

Schools in K'taka to re-open for students of classes 1 to 5 from October 25

Also, the government announced certain relaxations for international arrivals at airports while allowing certain activities like throwing open swimming pools with certain conditions.

Schools to reopen for Classes 1 to 5, announcement soon: Karnataka CM

With COVID-19 cases declining, the government had reopened schools for students of classes 6 to 8 from September 6, and for students of classes 9 to 12 from August 23.

K'taka makes strong pitch for more foreign investments in Dubai Expo 2020

Highlighting Karnataka's "dominant position" in Aerospace and Defence sector, the state government on Sunday made a strong pitch for more foreign investments in these sectors, at the Dubai Expo 2020

Karnataka coronavirus update: 326 new Covid-19 cases, 4 deaths

Karnataka has clocked 326 fresh Covid-19 cases and 4 deaths, taking the total infection count to 29,83,459 and toll to 37,941, the health department said on Sunday

Congress high command will decide on CM after 2023 polls: Siddaramaiah

Senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Sunday said the party high command will decide on its chief minister after winning the 2023 assembly polls, and whomever they name, every one will abide by it.

Govt to decide on petrol tax cut after reviewing state's economy: Bommai

Karnataka CM said the government will decide on reducing the petrol price, by effecting a tax cut, after the review.