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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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‘Ill-conceived, retrograde’: Bengaluru citizens oppose govt plan to relieve BBMP of public health duties amid CovidSubscriber Only
May 16, 2021 20:32 IST
The proposal — even when Bengaluru is yet to witness a clear recovery from the daily surge in Covid-19 cases — is in direct contradiction to the “spirit of decentralisation” enshrined in the Constitution, many have argued.
Mon, May 17, 2021
Daily Covid-19 infections in Karnataka see a drop, along with testing numbersSubscriber Only
May 16, 2021 12:07 IST
However, a closer look at the health bulletins shared by the Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Department indicate that the total number of samples tested has also seen a visible drop during the last fortnight.
Mon, May 17, 2021
Karnataka should ramp up childcare infrastructure ahead of Covid third wave: Child Rights CommissionSubscriber Only
May 14, 2021 19:25 IST
"An estimated 36 to 40 per cent of the entire population in Karnataka are aged 18 or below. With minimal chances of people aged below 18 getting inoculated before October, they will continue to be the most vulnerable among the population then," said KSPCPR Chairman.
Fri, May 14, 2021
Karnataka Covid wrap: Interval between Covishied doses revised to 12-16 weeksSubscriber Only
May 14, 2021 18:21 IST
However, it clarified that the revised time interval is applicable only to Covishield and not Covaxin.
Fri, May 14, 2021
Karnataka govt defers SSLC exams, revised dates to be announced after second wave flattensSubscriber Only
May 13, 2021 17:42 IST
The exams were originally scheduled to be held from June 21 to July 5. Revised dates will be announced much ahead of the schedule.
Fri, May 14, 2021
From arranging oxygen to distributing food to the needy: How Karnataka cops are helping people get through pandemicSubscriber Only
May 13, 2021 15:36 IST
Police officers from Mahalakshmi Layout police station in Bengaluru helped a private hospital arrange alternate medical oxygen after the facility reported a leak.
Fri, May 14, 2021
Bengaluru: Following flak, BBMP gives free food to all beneficiaries, without ID proofSubscriber Only
May 13, 2021 01:13 IST
Karnataka Congress chief D K Shivakumar had accused the BBMP of 'humiliating the working class' by asking for identity papers before giving them food packets.
Thu, May 13, 2021
Karnataka Covid-19 wrap: BBMP chief admits vaccine shortage in BengaluruSubscriber Only
May 12, 2021 19:52 IST
"Priority is given to those who need to get the second dose and to those above 45 years of age. Those between 18 and 45 will be provided with the vaccine once there is an adequate supply of vaccine," Gupta said.
Wed, May 12, 2021
Karnataka postpones CET, exam to held in AugustSubscriber Only
May 12, 2021 16:15 IST
KCET 2021 will be conducted on August 28 and 29 while the Kannada Language Test will be held on August 30
Thu, May 13, 2021
Adopt CET allotment model for efficient, transparent Covid-19 management: Karnataka CongressSubscriber Only
May 12, 2021 15:17 IST
Karnataka Congress Chief D K Shivakumar said that such a system would help people across the state, also beyond Bengaluru, to combat the pandemic better.
Wed, May 12, 2021
Bengaluru: BBMP now offering walk-in triage centres for appropriate Covid treatmentSubscriber Only
May 12, 2021 01:17 IST
The BBMP has also asked officials to ensure sufficient number of ambulances at each of the 28 triage centres.
Wed, May 12, 2021
Karnataka lockdown: Govt, BBMP decides to provide free food for needy across stateSubscriber Only
May 11, 2021 17:41 IST
While BBMP is in charge of the scheme within Bengaluru city limits, the government has entrusted the Department of Municipal Administration for the same in other districts.
Wed, May 12, 2021
Explained: The role of DETER committees formed in Bengaluru to streamline Covid management at local levelSubscriber Only
May 11, 2021 14:02 IST
Decentralized Triage and Emergency Response (DETER) Committees at ward-levels are being formed in the Karnataka capital, which will be overseen by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike.
Tue, May 11, 2021
Tejasvi Surya ducks questions on ‘communalising’ Covid fight, but says ‘have nothing to apologise for’Subscriber Only
May 10, 2021 22:17 IST
A senior civic official told Indianexpress.com that of the 17 Muslim staffers named by Surya, only 11 chose to return to work after the police gave them a clean chit. One has been arrested.
Mon, May 10, 2021
Bengaluru Covid bed allocation ‘scam’: 3 more held, total arrests by CCB now 7Subscriber Only
May 10, 2021 18:45 IST
CCB officers said the three accused allegedly blocked real-time data entry to the Central Hospital Bed Management System hosted by the Bengaluru civic body.
Mon, May 10, 2021
‘How will I walk for miles to buy essentials, how will 40 people come to my home for marriage?’: Karnataka confused over new lockdown normsSubscriber Only
May 10, 2021 14:25 IST
Congress Legislative Party leader Siddaramaiah slammed the government for issuing such confusing rules, saying people will organise protests if steps are not taken to rectify matters.
Mon, May 10, 2021
Karnataka to begin vaccination for 18-44 age group from May 10Subscriber Only
May 09, 2021 12:54 IST
According to officials of the health department, the number of vaccination centres will be increased gradually "as and when more vaccines will become available."
Sun, May 09, 2021
Bengaluru Covid bed allocation scam: Four arrested, in police custody for 14 daysSubscriber Only
May 07, 2021 22:24 IST
Meanwhile, with several employees working in war rooms that oversee the operations of the Central Hospital Bed Management System (CHBMS) of the BBMP choosing not to turn up for work on Friday, patients and caretakers experienced difficulties in finding a bed.
Fri, May 07, 2021
Karnataka leaders seek Covid Care Centre at Belagavi’s Suvarna SoudhaSubscriber Only
May 07, 2021 21:24 IST
Among leaders in the forefront stressing the need of converting the state legislature's venue for winter session is Congress MLA Anjali Hemant Nimbalkar.
Fri, May 07, 2021
DRDO develops artificial intelligence algorithm to detect Covid-19 presence from chest X-raysSubscriber Only
May 07, 2021 14:44 IST
"It can be a very useful tool especially in smaller towns in our country owing to lack of easy access to CT scans."
Fri, May 07, 2021
Bengaluru reacts to Tejasvi Surya: ‘CM, Opposition leaders should stand up…,’ says Guha, others demand probeSubscriber Only
May 06, 2021 22:51 IST
Ramachandra Guha suggested that CM Yediyurappa and senior leaders like former Prime Minister H D Devegowda and former CM Siddaramaiah should look into the matter seriously.
Fri, May 07, 2021
As Covid restrictions return, migrants workers stare at uncertainty again: StudySubscriber Only
May 05, 2021 22:56 IST
The study initiated by voluntary researchers at the Stranded Workers Action Network (SWAN) indicated that the vulnerabilities experienced by migrant workers during the nationwide lockdown in 2020 had resurfaced this year.
Wed, May 05, 2021
Bengaluru Covid bed allocation scam: Seven held so far, cops conduct searches in BBMP war roomsSubscriber Only
May 05, 2021 20:16 IST
While only two of the arrested have been identified by the police so far, a senior officer said the others would be named later.
Thu, May 06, 2021
Bengaluru Covid ‘bed blocking’ scam: Chorus grows against BJP leaders for allegedly trying to ‘communalise’ issueSubscriber Only
May 05, 2021 16:24 IST
As per a video live-streamed from Bangalore South BJP MP Tejasvi Surya's YouTube account, he is heard reading out names of 17 people, with Muslim names, while questioning the official in charge.
Thu, May 06, 2021
From Bengaluru, a daily Twitter Spaces segment to bridge Covid-19-related info gapsSubscriber Only
May 05, 2021 11:11 IST
Another impact of the Twitter Spaces interaction was the formation of a volunteer group named 'Namma Team' to help people get hospital beds, oxygen and medicines.
Thu, May 06, 2021Journalism of Courage
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