Karnataka news live: State's active Covid case count stands at 22,728

Defying DGP Praveen Sood’s recent direction to police officers not to allow any private functions at police stations, especially with anti-social elements, Bankapur PSI Santosh Patil celebrated his birthday with rowdy-sheeters in the station on Tuesday. After photos of his celebration viral, he was placed under suspension on Thursday. Read more

Unidentified miscreants set BJP MLA Satish Reddy’s two SUVs on fire at his residence in Hongasandra off Hosur Road in south-east Bengaluru early Thursday after gaining entry through the back gate. The vehicles —Mahindra Thar and Toyota Fortuner —were doused with petrol before they were torched around 1.25am, according to CCTV footage. The Thar was purchased a month ago, the three-time MLA told cops. Read more

With more than 8.7 lakh students clearing SSLC exams in the pandemic-hit year, some popular government PU colleges in Bengaluru and elsewhere in the state are receiving a record number of applications for admission. Thanks to the no-fail policy, at least 2.5 lakh more students are knocking on the doors of PU colleges in the state. Read more

In the past week (August 5 to 11), a total 143 children in the age group 0-9 years tested positive for Covid-19 in Bengaluru. The figure translates to about 5.6% of the total 2,552 cases reported in Karnataka’s capital during the period. Read more

In a controversial decision aimed at ramping up Covid-19 vaccination coverage in the district, Yadgir deputy commissioner Ragapriya R allegedly instructed staff at a review meeting on Monday to stop supply of free rations to people resisting the shot. Read more