Bengaluru
Recovery Hopes Dashed For India's Recession-hit Economy amid Covid-19 Pandemic: Report
The economy is forecast to contract 8.1% in the current quarter and 1.0% in the next – a downgrade from 6.0% and 0.3% contraction, respectively, predicted in a July 29 poll, dashing hopes of a recovery this year.
Karnataka Health Minister Sriramulu's Mother Dies Day After Recovering From Coronavirus
According to sources, Sriramulu's mother Honnuramma tested positive for coronavirus a week ago and was admitted to the Government Bowring Hospital.
Shift Families Unwilling to Move Out With Police Help From Flood-prone Areas: K'taka Minister
Karnataka Revenue Minister R Ashoka on Saturday instructed district deputy commissioners and revenue officials to evacuate people from their houses with the help of police.
Surge in Covid-19 Cases, Fear of Another Lockdown & Job Loss Has Thousands Fleeing Bengaluru
In the last one week, at least two to three lakh people have left the city, triggering panic in government circles and the business community.
Karnataka Govt Allows Home Isolation for Select Coronavirus Positive Cases
However, before home isolation, a health team will visit the patient's house and assess its suitability for executing home isolation.
Iconic Vidyarthi Bhavan Shuts Dine-in Services as Bengaluru Hoteliers Battle Fake News on Covid-19
The restaurant had taken additional measures to ensure that all safety protocols were followed as per government guidelines. A picture of a fibre glass panel separating the seats on a table at the restaurant went viral on social media, as an example of th...
ISRO to Open Labs to Pvt Firms Looking to Build Rockets & Satellites Without Infra Investment: K Sivan
Space-based services have thus far only been provided by ISRO, but Sivan feels that private players would also be able to deliver the same at a competitive cost once the sector opens up.
House Prices in India to Fall 5% in 2020 for First Time in At Least a Decade amid Covid-19 Pandemic: Report
The Indian property market was being hobbled by a cash crunch even before the coronavirus outbreak, which has already infected more than 350,000 in the world's second most populous country.
Prabkhar Kore, Ramesh Katti and Prakash Shetty Shortlisted as Karnataka BJP Candidates for RS Bypolls
The party's state unit president Nalin Kumar Kateel will forward the names to the party's high command in New Delhi for selecting the candidates.
Scam in Covid Care? Allegations of Funds Swindling in Purchases of Equipment Surface in Karnataka
The Public Accounts Committee is keen to initiate an investigation into the matter by conducting spot inspections of hospitals and verifying quality of equipment, including testing kits and ventilators.
Sun Pharma Testing Plant-based Drug AQCH as Potential Covid-19 Treatment
AQCH is derived from tropical, climbing shrub cocculus hirsutus, which is used in Asia for its apparent medicinal properties.
App & SMS Confirmation Chaos Leads to Cancellation of Shramik Spl Trains from K'taka, Workers Suffer
The Left-backed All India Central Council of Trade Unions said no information was shared regarding cancellation of trains, following which a large gathering of migrant workers at KG Police station.
Chaos as Migrants Throng Palace Grounds in Bengaluru for Special Trains Due to 'Misinformation'
Officials said 1,500 people had registered to return to their respective states via Seva Sindhu app and a message was sent to all those registered to assemble at palace grounds to board the buses.
No Namaz at Mosque, No Hugging: Bengaluru Jama Masjid Asks Muslims to Celebrate Eid at Home
Community elders have issued a six-point mandate for everyone to follow and ensure that Idgah maidans remain empty this year in Karnataka.
Bengaluru Residents Plan Bus Travel Immediately Post Covid-19 Lockdown: Survey
The survey revealed that over 80 percent of the respondents want the implementation of hygienic conditions at boarding points and 69 percent want social distancing protocols.
Cognizant Ups Salaries by 25% for Some Indian Employees Amid COVID-19 Lockdown
In India, where the New Jersey-based company employs around 203,700 workers, the lockdown has thrown life for many into chaos as access to groceries and other basics has become difficult.