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Karnataka news live: Police raid houses of rowdies in Bengaluru, 76 detained
People from other districts and even states are flocking to private hospitals in Bengaluru, seeking doses of the Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine.The second wave of Covid-19 infections was not as deadly as the first for the state’s police force, data shows. While 104 Karnataka police personnel succumbed to the viral infection between July and September last year, the number of deaths in the force due to Covid-19 was only 61 between April 1 and July 8 this year. The state capital has reported 400 to 700 Covid-19 cases daily over the past week. Stay with us for all live updates from across Karnataka.Read Less
51% get jab in Bengaluru’s govt and aided colleges
Over 51.1% of students and staff in Bengaluru’s government and aided degree colleges have been vaccinated against Covid-19, according to the higher education department. The city comprises eight BBMP zones and the total number of students and staff in government and aided degree colleges is 62,255. Of these, 31,826 have been vaccinated as of July 8.
Bengaluru CCB raids Parapanna Agrahara Jail. Raid being conducted since 5am along with the dog squad. Mobile phones, ganja, knives, cigarette, memory card, sim cards were seized: Sandeep Patil, Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime)
Bengaluru police conducted extensive raids at houses of rowdies in the Bengaluru west division. Raids are being conducted in Kamakshipalya and Byadarahalli area since 5am this morning. 105 houses were raided, 76 detained: DCP West
2,290 new Covid-19 cases, 68 deaths in Karnataka
Karnataka reported 2,290 new Covid-19 cases and 68 deaths on Friday, taking the total number of infections to 28,67,158 and toll to 35,731. The day also saw 3,045 discharges, continuing to outnumber the fresh cases, taking the total number of recoveries in the state so far to 27,93,498, a health department bulletin said. Out of 2,290 new cases reported on Friday, 472 were from Bengaluru Urban, as the city saw 814 discharges and only 12 deaths. The total number of active cases in the state is 37,906. (PTI)
Two zones account for high number of fresh Covid cases in Bengaluru
The state capital has reported 400 to 700 Covid-19 cases daily over the past week. Two of the city’s eight zones, Mahadevapura and East, account for a high number of fresh cases, according to BBMP’s data, though overall infections are down after the second wave.
No vaccine for foreign tourists, Bengaluru hospitals await govt’s approval
Expats, international students and diplomats living in India are being administered Covid-19 vaccine but foreign tourists are not part of the drive. The lack of a policy, experts say, could prove shortsighted as tourists could end up getting infected and spread the virus, especially with international travel opening up. READ MORE
Student ends life after his tractor knocks down boy in Karnataka
A 26-year-old doctoral student allegedly ended his life after his tractor accidentally knocked down a five-year-old boy in Gundlupet of Chamarajanagar district on Thursday. Police said the student took the extreme step in Mysuru after rushing the boy to hospital in his village. READ MORE
Students remind minister of poor internet facilities in rural Karnataka
During a video conference interaction programme with students on Friday, S Suresh Kumar, minister for primary and secondary education, was again reminded of the fact that a huge number of students cannot access the internet. Mohan Kumari, a student from Mysuru DIET told the minister: “Sir, we received tabs but there is no internet connection for us to participate in classes.” READ MORE
Thawarchand Gehlot to be sworn in as Karnataka governor tomorrow
Thawarchand Gehlot will be sworn in as the 19th governor of Karnataka on Sunday, the government said on Friday. High court chief justice Abhay Shrineewas Oka will administer oath of office and secrecy to Gehlot, 73. Gehlot, who held the portfolio of social justice and empowerment at the Centre, and was leader of House in Rajya Sabha, replaces Vajubhai R Vala, who has been governor of the state since 2014. READ MORE