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Ralph Alex Arakal
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Karnataka records most cases in a single day; 54 patients recovered in state so farSubscriber Only
April 12, 2020 20:32 IST
Among several other states, Karnataka on Saturday had announced the extension of the lockdown till April 30 to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sun, Apr 12, 2020
COVID-19: Now, dial or text helpline number for doorstep delivery of essentials in BengaluruSubscriber Only
April 12, 2020 17:09 IST
Revenue Minister R Ashok, who is the MLA of Padmanabhagar, said the helpline idea was put forth by an expert panel which studied the possibilities of such an initiative in contributing to containing the spread of coronavirus in the city.
Sun, Apr 12, 2020
Karnataka: Covid-19 cases rise to 207; two wards in Bengaluru sealedSubscriber Only
April 10, 2020 20:30 IST
Till date, 34 patients have recovered from the infection while six have succumbed to COVID-19 infection. Incidentally, all six deaths reported in the state so far are of patients aged 60 and above.
Fri, Apr 10, 2020
Karnataka urges citizens to wear self-made masks, citing ‘positive effect on health’Subscriber Only
April 09, 2020 20:10 IST
"While discussing with public health specialists, it has been found that there is a positive effect on health due to wearing of masks," the advisory said.
Thu, Apr 09, 2020Karnataka task force recommends lockdown extension in hotspotsSubscriber Only
April 08, 2020 22:42 IST
According to sources from the Karnataka Health Ministry, the panel also suggested that schools and colleges should remain closed till May 31.
Wed, Apr 08, 2020
COVID-19 Karnataka wrap: Five dead; CM requests private companies not to cut salaries amid lockdownSubscriber Only
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
Karnataka: Overseas returnees from neighbouring states seek ‘window’ to reach back home post lockdownSubscriber Only
April 07, 2020 20:43 IST
The last batch of 536 persons out of the 35,000 foreign travellers who arrived in Karnataka between March 1 and March 23 from various countries completed their mandated 14-day coronavirus quarantine period on Monday (April 6).
Tue, Apr 07, 2020Karnataka COVID-19 wrap: State to check patients with ‘Influenza-like Illness’; govt yet to decide on extending lockdownSubscriber Only
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
Karnataka: Railway hospitals with COVID-19 treatment facilities begin operationsSubscriber Only
April 07, 2020 11:49 IST
In Bengaluru, the Divisional Railway Hospital has been converted to a dedicated COVID-19 hospital with 50 beds and six Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds for those tested positive.
Tue, Apr 07, 2020
COVID-19 in Karnataka: 20 recover; ICMR notifies 10 testing labs in StateSubscriber Only
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
COVID-19 India Updates, 06 April: Cases cross 4000; zoos put on alert after tiger tests positive in USSubscriber Only
April 06, 2020 13:31 IST
The total number of positive coronavirus cases touched 4067 on Monday while the toll stood at 109 after fresh deaths were reported from four states of Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Punjab.
Sat, May 16, 2020
Karnataka COVID-19 wrap: Lifting lockdown in your hands, stop breaking rules, says CMSubscriber Only
April 05, 2020 22:12 IST
The Karnataka Chief Minister's Relief Fund to combat COVID-19 had received more than Rs 100 crore by Saturday, state minister S Suresh Kumar said.
Sun, Apr 05, 2020
Coronavirus India Latest Updates April 5: Modi reminds people to light lamps, Chidambaram calls for aggressive testingSubscriber Only
April 05, 2020 13:47 IST
Coronavirus India Latest Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reminded people to light lamps and candles on today night to show the country's collective resolve to fight coronavirus. "#9pm9minute," PM Modi tweeted to remind people of the exercise.
Mon, Apr 06, 2020
COVID-19 Karnataka wrap: CM meets Muslim leaders after cases linked to Jamaat; 2 held for selling liquor illegallySubscriber Only
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
Karnataka: 11 Tablighi Jamaat attendees test positive; CM asks religious leaders to spread awarenessSubscriber Only
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
Fire breaks out in Bengaluru’s Shivajinagar, shops in Bamboo Bazaar damagedSubscriber Only
April 02, 2020 10:43 IST
As many as 17 fire tenders were rushed to douse the fire, according to Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao, who inspected the area.
Thu, Apr 02, 2020
IISc team builds indigenous ventilator prototype for COVID-19 patientsSubscriber Only
April 01, 2020 18:22 IST
The ventilator is made completely using components found or made in India and is expected to be ready within the next couple of weeks. Several researchers had pointed out that India may face a shortage of ventilators in the coming days, much like other countries across the globe.
Wed, Apr 01, 2020
COVID-19 Karnataka wrap: Bengaluru, Mysuru among top 25 hotspots in India; cops seize fake hand sanitisersSubscriber Only
April 01, 2020 18:00 IST
Vehicles found plying on roads in Karnataka to be seized.
Wed, Apr 01, 2020
South Western Railway to convert 312 coaches into Covid -19 isolation wardsSubscriber Only
March 31, 2020 21:26 IST
The modification is being done as part of the Indian Railways' plan to convert 5,000 passenger coaches into isolation wards in case number of COVID 19 patients surge.
Tue, Mar 31, 2020
Karnataka COVID-19 wrap: Contact tracing begins as 54 people from state attended Nizamuddin JamaatSubscriber Only
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
Coronavirus India Cases Latest Update, March 31: Cases rise to 1,397, death toll at 35; Govt says 6 lakh migrants housed in 61,000 sheltersSubscriber Only
March 31, 2020 13:22 IST
Coronavirus Cases in India State-Wise Latest Update: On Monday, India registered the sharpest spike in coronavirus cases -- 227 people tested positive over the last 24 hours, taking the total to 1,251. Of these 102 people have been cured and 35 have died.
Wed, Apr 01, 2020
Karnataka asks people in home quarantine to upload selfies on govt app every hourSubscriber Only
March 30, 2020 21:40 IST
The process will be followed by the government 'Quarantine Check' teams that visit houses to inspect the same as well. "The teams will use the app to click the photo of home-quarantined persons and send it to the government," the statement read.
Mon, Mar 30, 2020
COVID-19 Karnataka wrap: Man under home quarantine commits suicideSubscriber Only
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
COVID-19: Karnataka CM convenes all-party meet, seek support in fighting pandemicSubscriber Only
March 29, 2020 18:50 IST
At the meeting held in Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru, the CM said, "Leaders from opposition parties have recommending providing ration at the doorsteps of needy. We will discuss the same with government officers and will make arrangements for the same."
Sun, Mar 29, 2020
Coronavirus India update March 29: Cases cross 1000, death toll rises to 27; govt orders 14-day quarantine for migrantsSubscriber Only
March 29, 2020 13:12 IST
Coronavirus India latest update today, 29 March: As thousands of migrant workers continued to return to their homes across states, the Centre on Sunday said all those who have travelled during the lockdown period will be put under a mandatory 14-day quarantine at government facilities.
Sun, Mar 29, 2020Journalism of Courage
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