Karnataka is set to start an exercise to study merits and demerits of implementing a similar legislation in the state. Bengaluru is likely to receive light to moderate rainfall in the next two days with maximum temperature of 26 degrees C and minimum of 20. Surface wind is likely to be strong and gusty at times, reaching a speed of 40 km/hr. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates:Read Less
Cabinet rejig left to CM's discretion, party focussed on TP&ZP polls: Karnataka BJP chief
Amid speculation about the possibility of reshuffle of the state cabinet, Karnataka BJP president Nalin Kumar Kateel said on Wednesday it is left to the CM's discretion, and the party was focused on the upcoming taluk and zilla panchayat polls.
Karnataka reported 1,990 new Covid-19 cases and 45 deaths, taking the total number of infections to 28,76,587 and toll to 35,989.
Preparations for SSLC exam complete: Karnataka minister
Preparations for the Secondary School Leaving Certificate or 10th standard exam, which is scheduled for July 19 and 22, has been completed in all districts of the state, with district officials and chief executive officers of gram panchayats already reviewing the steps, Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education minister S Suresh Kumar said on Wednesday.
Three held in Bengaluru for cheating vehicle owners
Three people have been arrested here on charges of duping many car owners by selling their high end vehicles and not paying them any money, police said on Wednesday. Police said they also seized 19 high end cars from their possession.
Siddaramaiah urges govt to convene Karnataka legislature session in Belagavi
Leader of opposition in the Karnataka legislative assembly Siddaramaiah has urged the government to convene the legislature session immediately in the northern district of Belagavi to discuss a host of issues including Covid-19 management, financial situation, and corruption allegations.
Shops in Bengaluru struggle to revive business despite unlock
The relaxation in lockdown restrictions has brought little cheer to many retail businesses as they wait for customers who aren’t streaming in as hoped for. The reasons are a ban on promotional offers and alleged harassment by civic officials enforcing Covid-19 protocols. Read more
Karnataka: Nandi Hills to stay closed on weekends to avoid rush
With huge crowds flocking to Nandi Hills on Sunday, the Chikkaballapur district administration decided to ban visitors to the hill station on weekends. Read more
The vaccination drive for degree college students in Haveri district has reached its target. Over 100% of students, aged above 18, teachers, and non-teaching staff have been vaccinated.
Bengaluru based Incubator, EduMentum launches its Cohort 2022
The National Education Policy 2020 sheds extensive light on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, early childhood care and education while promoting the collaboration between civil society changemakers, governance, and educators. (ANI)
Moderate rain likely in Bengaluru; districts on alert
The city is likely to receive light to moderate rainfall in the next two days with maximum temperature of 26 degrees C and minimum of 20. Surface wind is likely to be strong and gusty at times, reaching a speed of 40 km/hr. Read more
Shops in Chickpet, Upparpet and Malleswaram and in malls have not seen an uptick in footfall despite the unlock and traders blame BBMP guidelines and heavy-handedness of officials enforcing Covid protocols.
The relaxation in lockdown restrictions has brought little cheer to many retail businesses as they wait for customers who aren’t streaming in as hoped for. The reasons are a ban on promotional offers and alleged harassment by civic officials enforcing Covid-19 protocols.
Slashing of fee brings little cheer to realty sector in Bengaluru
The state government has cut the fee for sanctioning building plans of residential properties in Bengaluru as part of measures to support the troubled real estate sector. The fee has been reduced from 0.5 per cent per square metre of the guidance value to 0.2 per cent. Read more
A yellow alert has been issued for Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, Belagavi, Dharwad, Haveri, Bidar, Kalaburagi and Yadgir.
An orange alert has been announced in Uttara Kannada, Udupi, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan and Kodagu till July 17.
Bengaluru is likely to receive light to moderate rainfall in the next two days with maximum temperature of 26 degrees Celsius and minimum of 20.
Slashing of fee brings little cheer to realty sector in Bengaluru
The state government has cut the fee for sanctioning building plans of residential properties in Bengaluru as part of measures to support the troubled real estate sector. The fee has been reduced from 0.5 per cent per square metre of the guidance value to 0.2 per cent. Read more
With huge crowds flocking to Nandi Hills on Sunday, the Chikkaballapur district administration decided to ban visitors to the hill station on weekends.
Lawyer, Uttar Pradesh IAS officer spar over Yogi Adityanath hoarding in Bengaluru
A Bengaluru advocate’s tweet with the image of a hoarding — eulogising the Uttar Pradesh government — on Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) Road on Monday sparked a war of words between him and an Uttar Pradesh IAS officer. Read more
Karnataka: Muslim family sponsors Hindu girl’s marriage
Hit hard by pandemic-induced financial crisis, the family of a 20-year-old bride was about to call off the wedding slated for July 11. Just then, a Muslim business house in Ullal known to the bride’s family stepped forward and offered them financial and logistical support to conduct the wedding. Read more