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Karnataka news live: 1.1 lakh Covid-19 tests in a fortnight in Dakshina Kannada
The Centre on Saturday directed Karnataka to redouble containment and testing efforts and increase vaccination coverage where the Delta Plus variant of Covid-19 has been detected. With easing of some restrictions, the tourism sector has started to witness signs of revival in some destinations in the state. Business has seen an uptick since June 21, with popular resorts, lodges and homestays in all districts, barring Kodagu, reopening. Jungle Lodges and Resorts, an entity of the state government, is set to reopen on Monday. The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) notified a steep hike in property tax, double at the very least, delivering a weekend shocker to Bengalureans struggling to cope with post-Covid hardship. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates:Read Less
Trial for Zydus Cadila vaccine is almost complete. By July end or in August, we might be able to start administering this vaccine to children of 12-18 age group: Dr NK Arora, Chairman, COVID working group. (ANI)
ICMR has come up with a study which says 3rd wave is likely to come late. We've window period of 6-8 months to immunise everybody in country. In coming days, our target is to administer 1 crore doses every day: Dr NK Arora, Chairman, COVID working group. (ANI)
The tourism business has seen an uptick since June 21, with popular resorts, lodges and homestays in all districts, barring Kodagu, reopening with 50 per cent capacity.
First of its kind month long health check up for kids to beat Covid starts in Haveri
In a first of its kind exercise in Karnataka, a month-long extensive health check-up drive for children below 16 years has been launched across Haveri district as part of the preparation to face a possible third wave of Covid-19, state home minister Basavaraj S Bommai said. (PTI)
After the relaxation of lockdown, the tourism and hospitality sector has started to see early signs of revival at some destinations. But the industry has tempered its expectations because of the experience of the past year.
Ensure infrastructure before taxing us, say owners who bought sites from BDA
The move to collect maintenance fee by including it in the property tax has triggered a backlash among those who bought sites from the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA).
Karnataka: Lockdown relaxed, but support groups keep up the good work
Though the Covid-19 lockdown has been eased, many organisations continue to provide food and assistance to the needy. NGO United Sikhs has been organising vaccination drives for underprivileged people, besides distributing grocery and medical kits in various parts of the state. Read more
Dakshina Kannada district has seen its positivity rate falling below 5%, while completing one million tests.
Villagers crowdfund, build bridge in Karnataka's Dakshina Kannada
Villagers in Karnataka's Dakshina Kannada have taken it upon themselves to build a bridge that they have been demanding from the government for the past several years. (ANI)
Karnataka deputy chief minister Dr CN Ashwath Narayan in Ramanagara pays tribute to the founder of Bengaluru, Kempegowda on the latter's birth anniversary
Bengaluru: Rush for education loans as visa slots open
After the disruptions caused by the pandemic, Gayathri Kumar is hoping to finally live her dream this year: flying to the United Kingdom to pursue a master’s programme. The moment the lockdown was relaxed in Karnataka this month, she rushed to apply for an education loan. Several other candidates in Bengaluru with admission offers are also approaching banks as the US, UK, and Canada have opened visa appointment slots and their borders for students. Read more
The state government has decided to prohibit transport strike till December 2021. The move came after a section of employees, who were dismissed after the 15-day strike in April, planned to hold strike from July.
Fish essential item? No, say Bengaluru police
Does fish come under essential services? This was one of the questions that stumped city police commissioner Kamal Pant during his 90-minute interaction with citizens through Twitter with the hashtag #Askcpblr on Saturday. Read more
Karnataka: Farmers dump tonnes of mangoes on roadside as prices fall
Karnataka farmers dumped tonnes of mangoes on the roadside near Srinivasapura of Kolar district due to a steep fall in the prices of certain varieties of the fruit. Read more
Karnataka's Covid-19 graph
Karnataka: Growers dumped some varieties of mangoes along roads due to fall in their prices, in Srinivaspur, Kolar
Ramp up steps to curb Delta+: Centre to Karnataka
The Centre on Saturday directed Karnataka to redouble containment and testing efforts and increase vaccination coverage where the Delta Plus variant of Covid-19 has been detected. Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan wrote to Karnataka chief secretary P Ravi Kumar about it on June 25. Read more
Bangalore Development Authority doubles property tax, move hits 1 lakh owners
The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) notified a steep hike in property tax, double at the very least, delivering a weekend shocker to Bengalureans struggling to cope with post-Covid hardship.
Karnataka high court to hear cases in hybrid mode
With the state government notifying unlock measures, the Karnataka high court has issued new standard operating procedures (SOPs) for hearings. These guidelines will be effective from Monday. The principal bench of the high court in Bengaluru will hear cases under a hybrid model, i.e. physical and online proceedings, in both sessions. READ MORE
Karnataka: Tourism sector sees hope as homestays, resorts get calls
After the relaxation of lockdown, the tourism and hospitality sector has started to see early signs of revival at some destinations. But the industry has tempered its expectations because of the experience of the past year. Read more