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Ralph Alex Arakal
Ralph works as Senior Sub Editor for The Indian Express Online (indianexpress.com) from Bengaluru. He loves to interact with people on the go and on the web. A journalist fond of meaningful conversations, you can catch him online most of the time! He tweets at @ralpharakal
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Karnataka’s Hubballi Railway Museum open for visitors from Aug 5; here’s what awaits you thereSubscriber Only
August 02, 2020 18:49 IST
Claimed to be the first of its kind in north Karnataka, the museum is centrally located next to the second entry of Hubballi Railway Station on Gadag Road opposite to Central Railway Hospital.
Mon, Aug 03, 2020
Karnataka Covid-19 wrap: 63 asymptomatic Covid patients appear for state entrance testSubscriber Only
July 31, 2020 20:59 IST
On Thursday, 57 such students had appeared for Mathematics and 49 for the Biology paper from across centres in the state.
Sat, Aug 01, 2020
Kamal Pant replaces Bhaskar Rao as new Bengaluru Police CommissionerSubscriber Only
July 31, 2020 16:02 IST
Incidentally, the newly-appointed Police Commissioner — a 1990 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer — took over charge from his batchmate Rao.
Sun, Aug 02, 2020
Karnataka yet to achieve self-set target of 35,000 daily Covid-19 antigen tests; testing to be enhanced in BengaluruSubscriber Only
July 30, 2020 20:39 IST
Meanwhile, Medical Education Minister Sudhakar stressed that those private hospitals which fail to cooperate with the government to combat the pandemic would face “strict action”.
Fri, Jul 31, 2020
Have recovered, now waiting for doctor’s nod to donate plasma: Karnataka MP SumalathaSubscriber Only
July 29, 2020 10:14 IST
Sumalatha Ambareesh said, "We have to wait for a period of 28 days after recovery and then take an antigen test to determine the level of immunity antibodies. If things fall in place, then I'll definitely do so."
Thu, Jul 30, 2020
Karnataka Covid-19 wrap: Tally crosses 1 lakh-mark, Bengaluru accounts for nearly 50% of casesSubscriber Only
July 27, 2020 21:12 IST
The first case of COVID-19 in the state was confirmed in Bengaluru on March 8.
Tue, Jul 28, 2020
Shortage of drug, lack of manpower add to Bengaluru’s Covid-19 challengeSubscriber Only
July 26, 2020 17:01 IST
The total number of Covid-19 cases in Bengaluru has seen a jump of over eight folds since the beginning of July. The number of fatalities during the same period of time has seen a rise of around nine folds.
Mon, Jul 27, 2020
Govindan Rangarajan appointed as new IISc DirectorSubscriber Only
July 24, 2020 20:45 IST
Prof. Rangarajan said he felt honoured and privileged to take over as the next IISc Director.
Fri, Jul 24, 2020
South Western Railway inducts first batch of lady sub-inspectorsSubscriber Only
July 24, 2020 18:56 IST
While seven out of the total 164 women SIs, who passed out of RPF training centre in Moula Ali, Hyderabad, have been posted to SWR, they will soon take charge of ensuring security to rail passengers, property and railway premises.
Fri, Jul 24, 2020
Bengaluru: BBMP seals apartment door, removes metal sheet after picture goes viralSubscriber Only
July 23, 2020 20:18 IST
BBMP Commissioner N Manjunatha Prasad said that the civic body was committed to address issues of stigma related to coronavirus. "Apologies for the over-enthusiasm of the local staff.”
Fri, Jul 24, 2020
Amid Covid-19, Karnataka plans to link oxygen pipelines to govt medical collegesSubscriber Only
July 22, 2020 18:54 IST
In another important decision, the state government has decided to regulate the supply of Remdesivir — a drug used for the treatment of coronavirus patients.
Thu, Jul 23, 2020
Karnataka CM says no more lockdown, says stable economy necessary to fight pandemicSubscriber Only
July 21, 2020 21:13 IST
"People can resume work and businesses as usual, outside containment zones. A stable economy is essential for the state to combat the coronavirus pandemic effectively," he said.
Wed, Jul 22, 2020Karnataka allows asymptomatic Covid-19 positive students to attend KCETSubscriber Only
July 21, 2020 17:29 IST
Ambulances will be arranged for those at Covid Care Centres for pick-up and drop facilities.
Wed, Jul 22, 2020
Covid-19 Bengaluru status check: Half of Karnataka’s coronavirus cases, deaths are from the capitalSubscriber Only
July 19, 2020 17:22 IST
According to data shared by the Karnataka Department of Health and Family Welfare Services, Bengaluru (both Urban and Rural districts) alone has reported over half (50.69 per cent) of the total cases confirmed in the state, which consists of 30 districts.
Tue, Jul 21, 2020
Lockdown not a solution to contain Covid-19, won’t be extended in Bengaluru: CM YediyurappaSubscriber Only
July 17, 2020 17:05 IST
In a meeting with MPs, ministers and top government officials in Bengaluru, the CM said, “Lockdown is not a solution to Covid-19 woes. We will not be extending the lockdown further.”
Fri, Jul 17, 2020Bengaluru: Covid-19 claims life of third BBMP pourakarmika within a week, kin alleges delayed treatmentSubscriber Only
July 17, 2020 10:56 IST
The worker's death has added worries to pourakarmikas in Bengaluru, who have been demanding better safety arrangements and working conditions amid the Covid-19 crisis.
Fri, Jul 17, 2020
Karnataka: AYUSH doctors on indefinite strike, PG doctors await pending stipendSubscriber Only
July 16, 2020 21:16 IST
As many as 233 doctors in Davanagere are on an indefinite strike since July 3 in demand of their stipends pending for nearly 16 months now.
Fri, Jul 17, 2020
Karnataka govt orders hospitals to display bed allocation details at registration countersSubscriber Only
July 15, 2020 19:50 IST
The order specified that the display system should give out details of isolation beds (general wards), ICU beds, ICU beds with ventilators, beds with high-flow oxygen (HDU), and beds with regular flow oxygen.
Thu, Jul 16, 2020
Karnataka Covid-19 wrap: People awaiting test results must observe strict quarantine, says GovtSubscriber Only
July 13, 2020 18:51 IST
According to an order issued by Jawaid Akhtar, Additional Chief Secretary (Health and Family Welfare), the decision was taken as a caution after considering the possibility that those who have provided samples might be infectious to others.
Tue, Jul 14, 2020
Karnataka: Personal data of those in home quarantine online for hours, govt later corrects ‘glitch’Subscriber Only
July 12, 2020 21:03 IST
The list of thousands of people across 30 districts of the state – including their full names, mobile number, address, and date of completion of home quarantine – was available in public domain.
Mon, Jul 13, 2020
Bengaluru: ASHA workers, BBMP pourakarmikas stage protests for better working conditions, health coverSubscriber Only
July 10, 2020 20:18 IST
Earlier, the workers union had written to the authorities demanding them to formulate a Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) for pourakarmikas.
Fri, Jul 10, 2020
Karnataka Covid-19 wrap: Ballari first district to release data on infected health workers; free tests for some in capitalSubscriber Only
July 09, 2020 19:35 IST
The Bengaluru civic body has announced free Covid-19 tests for people suffering from Influenza-like Illness or Severe Acute Respiratory Illness.
Fri, Jul 10, 2020
Karnataka: Expert committee recommends age-appropriate approach for online classesSubscriber Only
July 08, 2020 14:49 IST
The expert committee has recommended the government to ensure that no student is de-enrolled from schools for being unable to use tech-based study. It also set the maximum screen time and number of sessions allowed to students based on their age
Thu, Jul 09, 2020
Prioritise saving lives, health ministry advises Karnataka as Covid cases riseSubscriber Only
July 07, 2020 18:49 IST
Karnataka is one of the few states in India that has recorded rapid growth in the number of fresh Covid cases and deaths since the beginning of June.
Wed, Jul 08, 2020
Karnataka: As Covid-19 cases rise, doctors say need more contact-tracing, ICU beds, ventilatorsSubscriber Only
July 07, 2020 16:56 IST
Amid reports of patients being turned away, private hospitals in Bengaluru say full to capacity, lack manpower.
Wed, Jul 08, 2020Journalism of Courage
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