Darshan Devaiah B P works as Senior Sub Editor for The Indian Express Online (indianexpress.com) from Bengaluru. He reports on urban issues and has experience using Right to Information (RTI) as a reporting tool.

July 10, 2020 18:18 IST
According to Chief Minister Office officials, three of Yediyurappa's staff, including an electrician, a standby driver and a pilot vehicle staffer, have tested positive for Covid-19.
Fri, Jul 10, 2020
July 08, 2020 20:47 IST
“Twelve HAL employees have tested positive, one employee died due to underlying conditions but tested positive for COVID-19 upon his death,” HAL spokesperson Gopal Sutar said.
Thu, Jul 09, 2020
July 07, 2020 20:48 IST
On Monday, Karnataka Tourism Minister C T Ravi had appealed to people, especially those traveling from Bengaluru, to not flock districts like Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru, and adjoining hilly areas.
Wed, Jul 08, 2020
July 07, 2020 10:31 IST
On June 18, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) had searched the offices of Sri Guru Raghavendra Sahakara Bank and its office-bearers along with Vasudeva Maiya in connection with a case of alleged financial irregularities in the bank.
Tue, Jul 07, 2020
July 06, 2020 21:51 IST
Kunigal Congress MLA Dr H D Ranganath has tested positive for COVID-19. He had participated in the swearing-in ceremony of KPCC president DK Shivakumar on July 2.
Mon, Jul 06, 2020
July 03, 2020 21:56 IST
ASHA workers in Karnataka are working for the past five months combating COVID-19 in the state but said they were still waiting for safety equipment and the honorarium of Rs.1,000 that has been promised to them by the government.
Fri, Jul 03, 2020
July 02, 2020 20:29 IST
The oath-taking ceremony or ‘Prathigna Dina’ that took place at the new KPCC office at the Queens Road in Bengaluru central had just 150 party leaders in attendance.
Fri, Jul 03, 2020
July 02, 2020 09:10 IST
The menu prepared by the health department is based on the suggestion by the experts, according to Jawaid Akhtar, Additional Chief Secretary (Health and Family Welfare).
Thu, Jul 02, 2020
June 30, 2020 16:38 IST
Homestays and resorts in Coorg have started a 'Work-from-resort' also called ‘workation’ initiative, where employees can stay at the homestays or resorts and work from there. The resorts have come up with attractive packages that offer rooms at affordable rates.
Thu, Jul 02, 2020
June 20, 2020 22:35 IST
According to the daily health bulletin of the health department, around 116 persons of those who tested COVID-19 positive came to Karnataka from other states while 22 were international travellers.
Sat, Jun 20, 2020
June 18, 2020 22:07 IST
Karnataka reported 210 new COVID19 cases on Thursday. With this, the total number of positive persons in the state has gone up to 7,944. It includes 114 deaths and 4,983 recoveries.
Thu, Jun 18, 2020
June 18, 2020 11:42 IST
The 67-year-old former legislator, fondly known as Datta Meshtru (teacher in Kannada), has been teaching mathematics to Class X students on his Facebook page since lockdown began and exams were postponed.
Thu, Jun 18, 2020
June 17, 2020 22:15 IST
Under the initiative, tourists can book vehicles equipped with beds, a kitchen, and a toilet.
Thu, Jun 18, 2020
June 16, 2020 22:31 IST
Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Tuesday participated in a Dhanvantari Maha Yagam to ‘safeguard humanity from Covid-19’.
Tue, Jun 16, 2020
June 16, 2020 15:48 IST
According to the police, two more cops from the same station have tested positive and they are admitted to a designated hospital in the city.
Tue, Jun 16, 2020
June 13, 2020 20:24 IST
Magalu Janaki aired its last episode on Friday, and director TN Seetharam came on screen after the episode to share the news. He confirmed that the show is ending as it could not continue due to COVID-19 related restrictions on shooting.
Sat, Jun 13, 2020
June 11, 2020 15:56 IST
Shivakumar took to Twitter to thank the chief minister for allowing him to go ahead with the ‘Prathigna’ event. He said that a new date will be confirmed in due course after discussing with party leaders shortly.
Thu, Jun 11, 2020
June 09, 2020 21:09 IST
Out of 30 districts in Karnataka, Chamarajanagar was the only green district in the state until now. According to the Karnataka health department, a 22-year old returnee from Maharashtra has tested positive in the district.
Tue, Jun 09, 2020
June 08, 2020 22:01 IST
With the risk of community transmission looming on the horizon, the fear exists that even a minor blip in the management of crowds could prove to be suicidal.
Mon, Jun 08, 2020
June 08, 2020 10:32 IST
On Sunday afternoon, Pasha's supporters showered him with flowers and burst fireworks after he was discharged from Victoria Hospital. The Padarayanapura ward corporator stood through his car's sunroof to wave and greet them as they tailed his white Mercedes on two-wheelers.
Mon, Jun 08, 2020
June 04, 2020 21:50 IST
Siddaramaiah said in a tweet that Primary and Secondary Education Minister Suresh Kumar has placed a proposal to reopen schools in July and the Chief Minister has to take note of worried parents.
Thu, Jun 04, 2020
June 03, 2020 10:35 IST
The Karnataka excise department had called for measures like social distancing, cleanliness, usage of masks and sanitizers, among others, and microbreweries situated in containment zones are not allowed to function.
Wed, Jun 03, 2020
June 02, 2020 15:03 IST
The ventilator uses components made in India or easily available in domestic supply chains.
Tue, Jun 02, 2020
May 30, 2020 22:17 IST
The Karnataka Government has banned the use, and spitting, of smokeless tobacco and paan masala in public places to prevent the spread of COVID19.
Sat, May 30, 2020
May 29, 2020 22:29 IST
The total number of cases in the state has now reached 2,781, out of which 1,837 are active. The state has recorded 48 deaths and 894 people have been recovered and discharged.
Fri, May 29, 2020

