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Karnataka coronavirus update: 1,108 new Covid-19 cases, 18 deaths

Karnataka has registered 1,108 fresh cases of Covid-19 and 18 deaths, taking the total number of infections to 2,965,191 and toll to 37,555, the health department said on Thursday

Govt open for discussion on National Education Policy: Karnataka CM

Amid opposition to implementation of the new National Education Policy in the state, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday said the government is open for discussion on it

Hike tax on tobacco to reduce affordability, protect children: K'taka body

Consortium for Tobacco-Free Karnataka and other organizations working on tobacco regulation on Tuesday urged the GST council to hike the compensation cess on all tobacco products

Karnataka coronavirus update: 559 new Covid-19 cases, 12 deaths

Karnataka has reported 559 new cases of Covid-19 and 12 deaths, taking the total number of infections to 2,962,967 and death toll to 37,529, the Health department said on Tuesday

Karnataka coronavirus update: 673 new Covid-19 cases, 13 deaths

Karnataka on Monday reported 673 new cases of COVID-19 and 13 deaths, taking the total number of infections to 29,62,408 and death toll to 37,517, the health department said

Karnataka logs 803 new Covid-19 cases, reports 17 deaths on Sunday

Karnataka logged 803 new COVID-19 cases and 17 deaths on Sunday, taking the total number of infections to 29,61,735 and the toll to 37,504.

Karnataka revises landing and parking fee for aircraft at flying school

The Karnataka government has revised the landing and parking fee of the scheduled and non-scheduled aircraft operators and helicopters at the Government Flying Training School at Jakkur in the city

Karnataka coronavirus update: 967 Covid-19 cases, 10 deaths

Karnataka on Friday clocked 967 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking the caseload to 29,60,131, while 10 deaths pushed the toll to 37,472. The day also saw 921 people being discharged, taking the total number of recoveries to 29,05,604. Active cases stood at 17,028, a health department bulletin said. Bengaluru Urban accounted for the maximum number of 310 cases and two fatalities, it said. Dakshina Kannada district bordering Kerala remained a major COVID-19 hotspot with 141 fresh infections and two fatalities. Other districts too reported fresh cases, including Udupi 96, Kodagu 74, Hassan 61, Mysuru 55, Tumakuru 41 and Chikkamagaluru 37. Bidar, Chikkaballapura, Gadag, Haveri, Ramanagara and Yadgir reported zero infections and zero deaths. Twenty-four districts reported zero fatalities, the bulletin said. A total of 1,67,679 samples were tested, taking the cumulative number of specimens examined to 4.51 crore. The number of vaccinations done so far in the state rose to 4.71 crore, with

K'taka logs lowest number of Covid deaths, since beginning of second wave

Karnataka on Thursday reported the lowest number of deaths due to C-19, since the beginning of the second wave, with 4 fatalities, taking the toll so far due to the pandemic to 37,462

Will get a report on possible Nipah impact and take action: Karnataka CM

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday said he will be getting a report on the possible impact of Nipah virus infections in the state, and necessary action will be taken to control it.

SC recommends 10 judges for Karnataka HC, two for Kerala HC

The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the proposal for appointment of 10 additional judges of the Karnataka High Court and two additional judges of the Kerala High Court as permanent judges

Karnataka CM Bommai asks Centre to expedite Bengaluru suburban rail project

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday met Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and requested him to expedite the Bengaluru Sub-Urban Rail project and set up a Gulbarga division.

Public advised to defer plans to visit Kerala till Oct-end: Karnataka govt

ln view of the prevailing COVID-19 situation in Kerala, Karnataka government on Tuesday advised public to defer their plans to visit the neighbouring state till the end of October

Karnataka coronavirus update: 973 new Covid-19 cases, 17 deaths

Karnataka on Monday reported 973 new cases of Covid-19 and 17 deaths, taking the total number of infections to 29,56,137 and death toll to 37,426

Karnataka okays toned down Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations

The night curfew in place currently, will remain in force during the festival period.

K'taka: Industrial Adalat to be reintroduced to solve industrial disputes

Many investors and industrialists have immensely benefited from Industrial Adalats: State minister

'Withdraw decision to implement NEP': Siddaramaiah to Karnataka govt

Noting that policy change in matters like education and health are not small issues, he said detailed deliberations should have been initiated democratically

BJP strengthened its position by installing Bommai as CM in K'taka: Shah

The Home Minister also heaped praises on former Chief Minister and BJP stalwart B S Yediyurappa, whose resignation as Chief Minister on July 26, brought Bommai to power.

Karnataka coronavirus update: 1,240 new Covid-19 cases, 22 deaths

Karnataka on Thursday clocked 1,240 fresh Covid-19 cases, taking the caseload to 2.95 million, while 22 deaths pushed the death toll to 37,361

Will discuss rising fuel prices with FM, says Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj S Bommai on Thursday said he would discuss with the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman the issue of rising retail fuel prices