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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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WATCH: Karnataka man fires shots in air threatening tenant to pay rent, arrestedSubscriber Only
June 15, 2020 21:32 IST
"This has damaged the roof tiles of the house where we lived. The owner did so to threaten us to vacate the house immediately, as we could not pay the rent from March as we faced financial problems due to the lockdown," the complaint read.
Mon, Jun 15, 2020
For workplaces ready to reopen, IISc has an online self-assessment toolSubscriber Only
June 15, 2020 17:52 IST
The COVID-19 Workplace Readiness Indicator considers broad epidemic factors and social objectives, and suggests a simple readiness threshold that organisations need to meet or exceed in order to operate effectively while managing their pandemic response, the IISc statement explained.
Mon, Jun 15, 2020
As church reopens, a drive-in Mass in Bengaluru parking lotSubscriber Only
June 15, 2020 03:00 IST
Bengaluru Church: For its first prayer service since the lockdown, the Protestant church came up with a concept of 'Worship on Wheels (WOW)', a drive-in Mass where people could take part in the service while in their cars or on their bikes.
Mon, Jun 15, 2020
Karnataka Covid-19 wrap: State records 7 new deaths, fatality rate highest in BengaluruSubscriber Only
June 12, 2020 21:33 IST
All the fatalities recorded in the last 24 hours were linked to either Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) or Influenza-like Illness (ILI), and the deceased were aged 48 years and above.
Fri, Jun 12, 2020
Deve Gowda, Mallikarjun Kharge among 4 candidates elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from KarnatakaSubscriber Only
June 12, 2020 20:17 IST
Returning Officer M S Vishalakshi announced the result a week prior to the polling day (June 19) scheduled by the EC, as the number of valid nominations did not exceed the vacancies in the Rajya Sabha from the state.
Sat, Jun 13, 2020
Karnataka: Final decision yet to be taken on ban on online classes, ministers’ statements sparks confusionsSubscriber Only
June 11, 2020 20:17 IST
Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister J C Madhuswamy informed the Cabinet decision to extend the ban on online classes till Class 7, two classes further than what was announced by Suresh Kumar on Wednesday.
Fri, Jun 12, 2020
Bengaluru: BMTC employee tests positive for Covid-19, depot sanitisedSubscriber Only
June 11, 2020 13:49 IST
"The employee had a travel history to Kalaburagi and Vijayapura and was on leave for three days before he got himself tested on June 10 in Bengaluru," an official told indianexpress.com.
Tue, Jun 16, 2020
Covid-19 Karnataka wrap: More influenza-like Illness (ILI) cases surface in Bengaluru as tally crosses 6000-markSubscriber Only
June 10, 2020 21:49 IST
With 120 new cases reported in the last 24 hours in Karnataka, the Covid-19 tally in the state rose to 6041 on Wednesday even as 257 people were discharged.
Wed, Jun 10, 2020
Karnataka bans live online classes up to class 5, private schools cannot charge for e-teachingSubscriber Only
June 10, 2020 20:34 IST
State to release guidelines soon to specify recommended screen-time for children of different age groups. Suggestions from different stakeholders including parents, teachers, and school management to be included
Thu, Jun 11, 2020
As places of worship reopen across India, the moot question remains: Is it safe?Subscriber Only
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
National Cancer Survivors Day: Awareness and optimism key, says Karnataka woman who battled breast cancer twiceSubscriber Only
June 07, 2020 18:40 IST
For Girija Nadagouder, her first close encounter with cancer was when her mother was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in 1981.
Sun, Jun 07, 2020
Bengaluru airport to use weather-based smart irrigation system to minimise water usageSubscriber Only
June 05, 2020 15:51 IST
The system, which can be controlled from an application installed in a mobile phone, will help irrigate plants based on the calculation of various parameters, including the evapotranspiration, soil moisture, and weather conditions, officials explain.
Fri, Jun 05, 2020
Karnataka’s Hubballi to get world’s longest railway platformSubscriber Only
June 05, 2020 13:55 IST
Karnataka's Hubballi railway station is set to get the world's longest railway platform with dimensions of 1,400 metres length and 10 metres width.
Fri, Jun 05, 2020Karnataka COVID-19 wrap: Total cases cross 4,000; 60% fatalities are those above 60Subscriber Only
June 03, 2020 21:34 IST
While the COVID-19 fatality rate in Karnataka is just above 1 per cent, Karnataka War Room analysis indicates that 60% of them are senior citizens. Of the 53 deaths reported so far in the State, 32 are of patients aged 60 or above.
Wed, Jun 03, 202090% passengers feel air travel to be safe among other modes, finds BIAL surveySubscriber Only
June 02, 2020 21:16 IST
'Voice of Pax', a survey conducted by BIAL to understand passenger perception and expectation towards air travel amid the coronavirus pandemic, revealed that 90 per cent of passengers considered air travel much safer compared to the other modes.
Tue, Jun 02, 2020
COVID-19: Now, covid testing kiosk at Bengaluru railway station for Maharashtra arrivalsSubscriber Only
June 02, 2020 14:51 IST
Live swabs will be collected by experts primarily from passengers arriving for business in the city. They will be sent directly to an institution quarantine facility after this and will be permitted to step out only after they test negative.
Tue, Jun 02, 2020
Unlock 1.0 Day 1: Temples open in Bengal, hustle bustle in other states as new guidelines come into playSubscriber Only
June 01, 2020 16:09 IST
With the government allowing unfettered movement of goods and persons within states, more vehicles were out on the roads, leading to snarls in many cities, even though public transport remained skeletal.
Mon, Jun 01, 2020
Karnataka lockdown 5.0 rules: Here’s what you need to knowSubscriber Only
May 31, 2020 20:18 IST
Karnataka lockdown 5.0 rules: Religious places (across faiths) in the state, malls, hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality services will be opened from June 8.
Tue, Jun 02, 2020
Roof of relief camp for migrant workers crashes down in BengaluruSubscriber Only
May 29, 2020 20:33 IST
Around 250 people were accommodated in the shelter, including infants waiting for the Shramik Special trains to their native towns in different North Indian states.
Fri, May 29, 2020
Karnataka wants to reduce air traffic from five states, prohibits entry by road from threeSubscriber Only
May 28, 2020 19:40 IST
According to statistics shared by the Department of Health and Family Welfare Services, 95 out of the 115 fresh cases reported in Karnataka on Thursday are from inter-state passengers alone, the most continuing to be from Maharashtra.
Thu, May 28, 2020
Karnataka: Passengers pop pills to evade thermal screening, government says trick won’t workSubscriber Only
May 28, 2020 16:27 IST
"Even if some are popping paracetamols during their journey back home here, we are able to identify such cases once they are in the mandatory institution quarantine," a Karnataka minister said.
Thu, May 28, 2020
Karnataka: Complete college syllabus online, CM Yediyurappa saysSubscriber Only
May 26, 2020 20:56 IST
During the meeting, officials said about 79 per cent of the syllabus was complete and the remaining 21 per cent would be completed through online classes within May 31.
Tue, May 26, 2020
Karnataka COVID-19 wrap: As cases rise, govt says capable to handle worse, migrant workers puzzled with SMSsSubscriber Only
May 26, 2020 20:37 IST
Meanwhile, the number of COVID-19 samples tested in the state witnessed a minor dip as only 9,020 were done on Monday. The state government had earlier promised to conduct 10,000 tests per day.
Tue, May 26, 2020
Bengaluru: BMTC introduces flat-fare system, bus fares to start from Rs 5 nowSubscriber Only
May 25, 2020 20:34 IST
BMTC has been facing flak right from the first day of operations post-lockdown for its new contactless ticketing system. Commuters and citizen activists had pointed out that the daily passes worth Rs 70 were not feasible for those travelling short distances.
Mon, May 25, 2020
Karnataka Covid-19 wrap: In last 9 days, cases double; Sunday shutdown a success in BengaluruSubscriber Only
May 24, 2020 22:40 IST
The Karnataka government has decided not to charge migrants for their journey to railway stations to board Shramik Special trains.
Sun, May 24, 2020Journalism of Courage
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