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.

May 28, 2020 17:11 IST
The 400-metre flyover, named after the freedom fighter and Hindutva ideologue, was scheduled to be unveiled by Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Savarkar's birthday, but Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) called the ceremony off at the last moment citing Covid-19 lockdown.
Thu, May 28, 2020
May 27, 2020 21:40 IST
With interstate passengers arriving into the state, the government has made it compulsory for them to be under institutional quarantine for 14 days. The state has 2,328 people in hotel quarantine till Wednesday.
Wed, May 27, 2020
May 26, 2020 23:21 IST
If they do open on June 1, temples will have to follow a standard operating protocol (SOP) across the state.
Tue, May 26, 2020
May 25, 2020 21:52 IST
Union Minister and BJP MP from Bengaluru North, Sadananda Gowda, said as minister-in-charge of Department of Pharmaceuticals, he came under the essential services category and was hence exempt from quarantine rules.
Tue, May 26, 2020
May 25, 2020 21:21 IST
Karnataka reported 93 new Covid-19 cases on Monday, bringing the total tally to 2,182, of which 705 have recovered while 17 patients are in the ICU.
Tue, May 26, 2020
May 25, 2020 19:19 IST
All major airlines such as IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Air Asia and others operated 30% of their regular schedules between destinations, strictly adhering to the safety protocols set by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Mon, May 25, 2020
May 25, 2020 14:05 IST
A gamut of tech interventions have helped Karnataka tide through the Covid-19 times
Mon, May 25, 2020
May 23, 2020 22:17 IST
Under the new contactless process, body scanning will be done using Door Frame Metal Detectors (DFMD). Stamping of the boarding pass has been suspended, as directed by the DGCA. Hand sanitisers will be available before and after security check.
Sat, May 23, 2020
May 23, 2020 21:03 IST
Of the 216 cases testing positive today, 198 cases are returnees from Maharashtra and a four-month baby from Bengaluru. According to the health department, the baby is a returnee from New Delhi.
Sat, May 23, 2020
May 22, 2020 15:36 IST
As per the rates published by the DGCA on Thursday, the flight fares for travel between Bengaluru and Delhi will be within the range of Rs 4,500 to Rs 13,000 starting May 25.
Fri, May 22, 2020
May 21, 2020 21:36 IST
Karnataka on Thursday reported 143 new Covid-19 cases — a highest single-day rise in cases so far. In most of the cases, the patients were the people who travelled into Karnataka from Maharashtra.
Thu, May 21, 2020
May 21, 2020 17:06 IST
The incident happened Wednesday when the minister had gone to inspect a pump house of the KC Valley project in Kolar district when the woman complained to him about encroachments on tanks.
Thu, May 21, 2020
May 19, 2020 16:51 IST
Karnataka on Tuesday recorded the highest single-day spike in Covid-19 cases with 127 confirmed cases taking the total number of infections to 1,373 in the state.
Tue, May 19, 2020
May 18, 2020 20:20 IST
The Karnataka government has decided for a complete shutdown every Sunday till May 31.
Mon, May 18, 2020
May 18, 2020 15:36 IST
In May 2019, Annamalai resigned from his post as Deputy Commissioner of Police (Bengaluru South).
Mon, May 18, 2020
May 16, 2020 20:55 IST
The panchayat development officer was suspended by the government for allowing the gathering outside the temple for a village fair without following social distancing norms.
Sat, May 16, 2020
May 16, 2020 14:19 IST
Bidadi police sub-inspector C. Bhaskar said, “A case under the Arms Act has been registered against six persons for firing in the air during the final rites of Muthappa Rai. A probe is underway.”
Sat, May 16, 2020
May 15, 2020 12:01 IST
Besides being a businessman, Muthappa Rai also acted in two films -- Tulu movie ‘Kanchilda Baale' in 2011 and a Kannada film ‘Katari Veera Surasundarangi’ in 2012 produced by BJP leader Munirathna.
Sat, May 16, 2020
May 14, 2020 17:38 IST
Karnataka reported 22 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday . With this, the total number of positive persons in the state has gone up to 981. It includes 35 deaths and 456 discharged patients.
Thu, May 14, 2020
May 14, 2020 15:55 IST
In April, Rai was questioned by Central Crime Branch officials for two hours to ascertain his alleged association with underworld don Ravi Pujari, who was extradited from Senegal February this year.
Thu, May 14, 2020
May 12, 2020 21:39 IST
Three green zone districts in the state Kolar, Yadgir and Hassan registered their first set of cases.
Tue, May 12, 2020
May 12, 2020 19:12 IST
Those returning to Karnataka under the Vande Bharat Mission will have to buy new SIM cards at the airport, and download the three apps.
Tue, May 12, 2020
May 11, 2020 09:48 IST
Besides the 323 passengers, the body of techie Shivaraj Gadegeppagowda Patil, a Hubballi resident who had committed suicide in the UK, also arrived at the Kempegowda International Airport.
Mon, May 11, 2020
May 09, 2020 22:35 IST
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has announced financial aid of Rs. 5,000 to each family of cobblers and leather workers,who are in financial distress due to COVID-19 lockdown. About 11,722 families involved in roadside leatherwork, like mending chappals and shoes will get financial assistance.
Sat, May 09, 2020
May 09, 2020 15:17 IST
An order issued by the state excise department said that hotels, bars, restaurants and clubs can sell beers and Indian-made liquor (IML) for a week between 9 am to 7 pm through takeaway.
Sat, May 09, 2020


