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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 Covid wrap: Bengaluru reports most new cases among major cities; state’s black fungus toll 51Subscriber Only
June 02, 2021 01:11 IST
Karnataka Health and Medical Education Minister K Sudhakar said the state had received another consignment of 1.64 lakh doses of Covaxin.
Wed, Jun 02, 2021
Congress leader Siddaramaiah admitted to Bengaluru hospitalSubscriber Only
June 01, 2021 19:52 IST
The 72-year-old leader has, however, tested negative for Covid-19, hospital authorities confirmed.
Wed, Jun 02, 2021
How rural Karnataka is keeping Covid-19 spread in checkSubscriber Only
May 31, 2021 21:08 IST
As per official figures, as many as 35,015 'Corona Volunteers' have been identified, trained, and assigned various tasks amid the pandemic during the second wave.
Tue, Jun 01, 2021
Covid-19 Karnataka weekend wrap: 783 deaths; positivity rate under 15%Subscriber Only
May 31, 2021 00:29 IST
Union minister Pralhad Joshi Sunday announced that medicine for black fungus, allocated by the Centre, would reach all districts in Karnataka within two days.
Mon, May 31, 2021
Fearing data leak, Bengaluru local body to update Covid testing portal with OTP systemSubscriber Only
May 28, 2021 21:24 IST
BMP Chief Commissioner Gaurav Gupta claimed that no data had been leaked from the portal.
Fri, May 28, 2021
Bengaluru: Ambulance driver arrested for allegedly abandoning Covid victim’s body outside crematoriumSubscriber Only
May 28, 2021 20:35 IST
According to police, the accused sought Rs 18,000 as the fee for transporting the body from Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research in Jayanagar 9th Block to Chira Shanti Dham Electric Crematorium in Hebbal.
Fri, May 28, 2021
Bengaluru: Police nab two after raid at de-addiction centre reveals gamblingSubscriber Only
May 28, 2021 14:49 IST
According to the police, as many as 14 people were found gambling at Sri Mahadeshwara De-addiction Centre located within the limits of Byadarahalli police station.
Fri, May 28, 2021
Bengaluru: Vaccination drive for vulnerable population, priority groups gathers steamSubscriber Only
May 27, 2021 22:36 IST
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has appointed nodal officers to identify eligible beneficiaries in each category, such as the disabled, those living in old age homes, construction workers, and auto and cab drivers.
Fri, May 28, 2021
Four youths made to sign Rs 1 lakh bonds after allegedly assaulting Mangaluru baker for ‘pro-Israel comments’Subscriber Only
May 27, 2021 20:09 IST
The four youngsters had approached the bakery owner, allegedly over a pro-Israel post on Facebook, airing their disapproval of the latter's viewpoint on the issue.
Thu, May 27, 2021
Karnataka order restricting oxygen sale hits those in home isolation; citizens step up to helpSubscriber Only
May 26, 2021 22:03 IST
The government order, issued earlier this month, said manufacturers and suppliers could provide oxygen only to hospitals and not to individuals.
Thu, May 27, 2021
Black fungus: 481 cases in Karnataka, govt advises against use of steroids during first week of treatment of Covid patientsSubscriber Only
May 26, 2021 21:27 IST
Health Minister K Sudhakar announced that post-Covid wards will be set up in district hospitals to help patients in a bid to keep the rise in black fungus cases in check.
Thu, May 27, 2021
Bengaluru: Kin of Covid patients scramble as doctors prescribe DRDO’s 2DG drug yet unavailable in marketSubscriber Only
May 25, 2021 20:52 IST
Meanwhile, Kempaiah Suresh, Deputy Drugs Controller said the government was expecting 2DG packets to reach them only by the second week of June.
Wed, May 26, 2021
Karnataka: ASHA workers demand pending salaries, risk allowance, proper PPESubscriber Only
May 24, 2021 22:14 IST
ASHA workers are deployed to conduct door-to-door surveys of patients diagnosed with ILI and SARI, to distribute medicines and Covid kits to patients, to bring people suspected of infection to healthcare centres, and to identify primary and secondary contacts of each positive case
Tue, May 25, 2021
Bengaluru: 3 quarantine facilities, a Covid Care Centre set up for childrenSubscriber Only
May 24, 2021 18:55 IST
Set up by voluntary organisations and child welfare experts, these facilities are expected to help children whose parents are hospitalised or have passed away due to the pandemic and referred by the 1098 helpline or Child Welfare Committee.
Tue, May 25, 2021
With 626 deaths, Karnataka logs highest single-day toll, child-exclusive CCC begins operations in BengaluruSubscriber Only
May 23, 2021 22:56 IST
Meanwhile, recoveries (35,573) continued to outnumber new cases (25,979) reported from across the state. As many as 1,25,117 samples were tested in the last 24 hours, as the test positivity rate (TPR) further dipped to 20.76 per cent.
Mon, May 24, 2021
Woman with suspected Covid infection abandoned at Bengaluru railway station, shifted to hospitalSubscriber Only
May 23, 2021 22:09 IST
According to RPF Inspector Waseem Ahmed working at the Bengaluru City railway police station, the woman was found near the parking area of the railway station on Saturday evening.
Mon, May 24, 2021
Karnataka: 9-year-old makes emotional plea to find deceased mom’s phone, cops on toesSubscriber Only
May 23, 2021 16:56 IST
"My mother passed away on May 16. Someone has taken my mother's mobile phone which was with her ... I have several memories of my mother on that phone. I request, whoever has taken the phone or finds it, to return it..." appeals Hrithiksha
Mon, May 24, 2021Karnataka to resume Covid vaccination for 18-44 age group from May 22Subscriber Only
May 20, 2021 23:55 IST
State government-identified frontline workers and priority groups will be vaccinated first,” Health and Medical Education Minister K Sudhakar explained.
Fri, May 21, 2021
Karnataka Covid wrap: 525 deaths recorded in last 24 hrs, black fungus now a notifiable diseaseSubscriber Only
May 20, 2021 22:25 IST
Meanwhile, recoveries (52,257) outnumbered new Covid-19 cases (28,869) for the third consecutive day. As many as 9,409 fresh cases recorded in Bengaluru Urban.
Fri, May 21, 2021
Need Covid relief package for private school teachers: Karnataka education minister to CM after flakSubscriber Only
May 20, 2021 21:44 IST
Management bodies of private schools in Karnataka have been criticising the government for not extending a helping hand to them amid Covid hardships.
Fri, May 21, 2021
Bengaluru Metro to start commercial operations on Mysore Road-Kengeri stretch in JuneSubscriber Only
May 20, 2021 15:03 IST
As trains start plying on the new stretch, travel time between Mysuru Road and Kengeri is expected to be around 15 minutes.
Fri, May 21, 2021
Karnataka doctor refuses to wear mask in supermarket, bookedSubscriber Only
May 19, 2021 18:48 IST
In a video that went viral on social media, the medical practitioner, later identified as Dr B Srinivas Kakkilaya, is seen involved in a heated argument with a staff member of the supermarket who asked him to wear a mask at the billing counter.
Thu, May 20, 2021
Inadequate access to healthcare facilities made workers in Bengaluru more vulnerable to Covid infection: StudySubscriber Only
May 19, 2021 16:36 IST
The report also states that most workplaces fail to provide adequate safety measures including masks and sanitisers, making a majority of workers vulnerable to coronavirus.
Thu, May 20, 2021
Karnataka: Expert panel to prepare guidelines for 2021-22 academic year, NEP implementation ‘top agenda’Subscriber Only
May 19, 2021 16:30 IST
Officials said that the process of teacher recruitment will be expedited by completing the formality of the Cadre and Recruitment amendment as early as possible.
Thu, May 20, 2021
Karnataka Covid wrap: 525 deaths, positivity rate at 32.5% even as testing dipsSubscriber Only
May 18, 2021 23:09 IST
New cases in Bengaluru dropped to 8,676 from 13,338 on Monday.
Wed, May 19, 2021Journalism of Courage
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