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Karnataka news live: State govt increases DA, pension from 21.5% to 24.5%
The Karnataka government has announced increasing the dearness allowances of its employees and pensioners from the existing 21.5% to 24.5% with retrospective effect from July 1 this year. The order would apply to full-time government employees, employees of zilla panchayats, work charged employees on regular time-scales of pay, full-time employees of aided educational institutions and universities who are on regular time scales of pay. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates:Read Less
The Karnataka government has announced increasing the dearness allowances of its employees and pensioners from the existing 21.5% to 24.5% with retrospective effect from July 1 this year. (PTI)
Bengaluru to host two-day conference of tourism, culture ministers of southern region
A two-day conference of tourism and culture ministers of southern India is set to take place in Bengaluru starting Thursday, aiming to apprise various stakeholders about the projects and initiatives being taken by the Centre for the development of the region. Union minister for tourism and culture G Kishan Reddy and Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai are slated to address at the event on October 28, officials said on Wednesday. (PTI)
People in low lying areas on banks of Cauvery advised to move to safe places amid heavy rains in KRS reservoir catchment
People on both banks of the Cauvery River and in low lying areas have been instructed to move to safer places and take precautionary measures due to heavy rainfall in the catchment area of KRS reservoir. This heavy rainfall, according to Cauvery Neeravari Nigama Ltd, KRS Division, has raised the likelihood of releasing surplus water. Hence, people have been instructed to stay safe and take precautions to prevent themselves and their properties from getting damaged from a potentially flood-like situation. (ANI)
Kumaraswamy seeks action against Maharashtra Ekikarana Samithi
Former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy on Wednesday urged the ruling BJP government to initiate action against Maharashtra Ekikarana Samithi (MES) for calling the government "nalayak" (useless). "MES is provoking Kannadigas without any reason as Kannada Rajyotsava (day of unification of Karnataka state) is nearing. The MES is spoiling the image of Belagavi city and bringing disharmony among people," he stated. (IANS)
Covaxin doses purchased in early June will expire in November. Some hospitals have redistributed the doses among smaller centres where they can be utilised. However, there have been no discussions between the government and private hospitals on redistributing stock.
No less than 8 lakh doses of Covid-19 vaccines are lying unused in 2,400 private hospitals in Karnataka, the date of expiry — late November — for most of these doses is fast approaching.
Now, anyone who has been even partially vaccinated can enter. However, devotees will be banned on the first and last day. Those below 18 years of age will not be allowed.
Following protests from VHP members and pressure from many organisations and the public, the district administration has decided to allow devotees to visit Hasanamba temple but with a rider – only those who have taken the Covid-19 vaccine can enter. The temple will open on October 28 and close on November 6.
Engineer locked inside office in Bengaluru, attacked
Three men allegedly locked a service engineer inside his office in OTC Road, SJ Park, and attacked him over a financial issue on October 21. READ MORE
People on both banks off the river & low lying area of Cauvery cautioned to move to safer place & take all precautionary measures. There's heavy rain in catchment area of KRS reservoir, likelihood of releasing surplus water: Cauvery Neeravari Nigama Ltd, KRS division
Guidelines for international flyers arriving at Karnataka airports
Passengers arriving from countries in Europe including UK, South Africa, Brazil, Bangladesh, Botswana, China, Mauritius, New Zealand & Zimbabwe would need to follow additional measures on arrival including post-arrival Covid-19 testing.
Bengaluru: Potholes on Tumakuru Road give a traumatic twist to trips
The Tumakuru Road stretch from the down ramp of the flyover after Metro Cash & Carry to Goraguntepalya is an apology for a national highway. READ MORE
Karnataka on Monday reported 290 new Covid-19 cases, 408 recoveries and 10 deaths.
New SOP for international flyers creates flutter at Bengaluru airport
Confusion and anger prevailed among some flyers at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) on Monday evening after travellers who landed from the UK and other European countries were forced to undergo RT-PCR tests at the airport. READ MORE
Private hospitals in Karnataka fret as expiry for 8 lakh unused vaccine doses looms
Over eight lakh doses of Covid vaccines are lying unused in about 2,400 private hospitals in Karnataka, and concerns are being raised as the date of expiry — late November — for most of these doses is fast approaching. READ MORE
Can’t force outside students to learn Kannada, says HC
Students coming from outside Karnataka cannot be compelled to learn Kannada language, be it classical or functional, the high court on Tuesday orally observed, granting time to the state government to reconsider the issue. READ MORE
Less than 10 students each in 3,380 DPI’s Karnataka schools
There are fewer than 10 students in 3,179 lower primary and 219 higher primary schools run by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) across Karnataka this year. READ MORE