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.

April 15, 2020 09:09 IST
On April 9, the Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to immediately provide pension and extend relief under the 'Mythri scheme' for transgenders.
Wed, Apr 15, 2020
April 13, 2020 22:27 IST
Karnataka Monday started a WhatsApp chatbot that offers information about the COVID-19 situation in the state. People can start using the service by sending Hi message to +918750971717, said the health department.
Mon, Apr 13, 2020
April 13, 2020 22:11 IST
The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic has put the world in a fix. And a part of this story plays out at the thousands of police checkposts in cities and towns across India, where the state and the public meet everyday in a never-ending cycle of requests and negotiations.
Tue, Apr 14, 2020
April 13, 2020 10:06 IST
In Manmohan Singh government's first term, Rajashekaran was the Union Minister of State for Planning and Statistics.
Mon, Apr 13, 2020
April 11, 2020 21:57 IST
With eight new COVID-19 cases reported on Saturday, Karnataka tally now stands at 215.
Sat, Apr 11, 2020
April 11, 2020 12:58 IST
Coronavirus (COVID-19): The BJP leader was seen wearing a turban and a shawl as he was surrounded by several people and children while cutting the cake. Those who attended the party were also served biryani.
Sat, Apr 11, 2020
April 10, 2020 14:44 IST
According to police, Tamil Nadu police stopped the minister's car inside Karnataka territory.
Fri, Apr 10, 2020
April 09, 2020 20:52 IST
The Karnataka police Thursday launched a dedicated fact-check website, factcheck.ksp.gov.in, to curb fake news on COVID-19.
Thu, Apr 09, 2020
April 08, 2020 18:10 IST
Incidentally, all five deaths reported in the state so far are of patients aged 60 and above. This is the second death reported from Kalaburagi. The other fatalities so far were reported from Tumkur, Chikkaballapura, and Bagalkote.
Wed, Apr 08, 2020
April 08, 2020 12:27 IST
The remark by BS Yediyurappa’s political secretary came a day after the Karnataka Chief Minister warned of action against anyone giving communal colour to isolated events.
Wed, Apr 08, 2020
April 07, 2020 18:00 IST
On Tuesday, Karnataka reported 12 more new cases, with total number of cases rising to 175 including 4 deaths and 25 discharged.
Tue, Apr 07, 2020
April 06, 2020 21:18 IST
On February 10, Nikhil Kumaraswamy got engaged to Revathi, the grandniece of Congress leader and realtor M Krishnappa, in Bengaluru. “Once the coronavirus scare comes down, then we will plan and organise a reception in Ramanagara district,” he added.
Mon, Apr 06, 2020
April 06, 2020 18:16 IST
The discharged patients included the first patient from Dakshina Kannada district, a 22-year-old youngster who was under treatment at Wenlock District Hospital in Mangaluru, and a 65-year-old who was admitted to an isolation facility in Chikkaballapur, among others.
Mon, Apr 06, 2020
April 04, 2020 19:19 IST
Speaking to indianexpress.com, Bagalkot Deputy Commissioner K Rajendra, said, “The man was diagnosed with the coronavirus only 24 hours before his death."
Sat, Apr 04, 2020
April 03, 2020 18:07 IST
Yediyurappa said the community leaders will give details of persons who visited the Tabligh event in Delhi. “The Muslim community leaders will convince the people who have attended the Tabligh event to undergo tests for Covid-19 and strict quarantine for prescribe period,” he added.
Fri, Apr 03, 2020
April 03, 2020 16:24 IST
People who enter the market are told to walk through the ‘disinfection tunnel’ for three to four seconds during which nozzles fitted throughout the length of the tunnel spray a disinfectant solution.
Fri, Apr 03, 2020
April 02, 2020 22:19 IST
ASHA workers in the state have been assigned to go door-to-door and collect information about people who have returned from countries affected by the coronavirus and create awareness on the pandemic.
Fri, Jun 19, 2020
April 02, 2020 17:42 IST
The Bengaluru City Police Thursday requested the elderly to contact toll-free number 1090 between 9 am and 5 pm if in need of medical assistance.
Thu, Apr 02, 2020
April 01, 2020 22:37 IST
For the last one week, farmers across the state are dumping their produce, since they can't transport it to the market due to the lockdown. Recently several farmers of Bengaluru Rural, Chikkaballapur and Kolar districts dumped ready-to-harvest grapes into compost pits.
Sat, Apr 04, 2020
April 01, 2020 18:00 IST
Vehicles found plying on roads in Karnataka to be seized.
Wed, Apr 01, 2020
March 31, 2020 18:26 IST
Confirming the same, Health Minister B Sriramulu said, "We have confirmed that at least 54 people from Karnataka had taken part in the Delhi Jamaat congregation on March 10."
Tue, Mar 31, 2020
March 30, 2020 19:36 IST
The man had returned from Mumbai to his native village at Shravanabelagola for the Ugadi festival.
Mon, Mar 30, 2020
March 28, 2020 20:31 IST
Karnataka confirmed 10 new cases of coronavirus on Saturday, taking the total number of the positive cases in the state to 74.
Sat, Mar 28, 2020
March 28, 2020 14:07 IST
Coronavirus India latest update today, 28 March: At 180, Maharashtra has the most number of cases in the country and is followed closely by Kerala (176).
Sun, Apr 05, 2020
March 27, 2020 17:44 IST
With seven more positive cases confirmed in the state, the total number of COVID-19 cases has risen to 62, including three deaths and five discharges till date.
Fri, Mar 27, 2020



