Karnataka on Tuesday reported 239 new cases of Covid-19 and 5 deaths, taking the total number of infections to 29,88,760 and death toll to 38,089. Bengaluru Urban accounted for 139 new cases, as the city saw 190 discharges and 3 deaths. Total number of active cases in the state is at 8,370. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates:Read Less
Income-tax department conducted searches at various locations of a prominent business group engaged in the civil construction of roads and irrigation projects in north Karnataka on October 28. Searches revealed unaccounted income of more than Rs 70 crore: Official spokesperson, CBDT
The state government’s active case finding initiative to detect tuberculosis infection among Covid-19 recovered persons and their household contacts has resulted in a total of 240 persons testing positive for TB.
Teen from Bengaluru wins global award for work on mental health
An 18-year-old girl from Bengaluru is among the 100 Rise Global Winners, an award funded by philanthropists Wendy and Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google. READ MORE
Unseasonal rain has also affected business. Manufacturers slashed the supply but increased prices; prices increased by 30%.
Firecrackers sellers in Shivamogga say that their business is affected due to rainfall & rise in price of crackers.
A door-to-door survey carried out with the help of local administrative bodies has revealed that 34,411 students aged between 6 and 16 are out of school in the state.
Bengaluru: Five youngsters clicking photos on Church Street threatened with petty case
The posh Church Street with its cobble-stoned carriageway, bright LED lights, white-topped pavements and wall art could seem tempting for a photoshoot, but five youths who tried this on October 29 were threatened with a police case.
Student from Bengaluru held for post on liquor ban following Puneeth Rajkumar’s death
The cybercrime police have arrested a 20-year-old student for posting a derogatory text on Instagram in relation to the ban on liquor sale after the death of actor Puneeth Rajkumar. The student, pursuing BSc in a private college in Andhra Pradesh, is a resident of North Bengaluru. READ MORE
Karnataka on Tuesday reported 239 new cases of Covid-19 and 5 deaths, taking the total number of infections to 29,88,760 and death toll to 38,089.
E-vehicles make entry into campuses
College campuses in the city are slowly seeing more and more electric bikes and cars. A few are getting EV charging points for their small but growing number of students and staff using e-vehicles. READ MORE
Bengaluru: After decade-long delay, Byappanahalli rail over bridge ready
One of Bengaluru’s longest pending infrastructure projects is finally complete. The 810m-long rail over bridge (ROB) at Byappanahalli, which was proposed in 2010-11, touched the finish line after a delay of over a decade. READ MORE
Karnataka: Anganwadis to reopen on November 8; 2-hour classes for kids aged 3-6
Anganwadis across the state will reopen on Monday after more than 19 months. Classes will be held for two hours a day to begin with (10am to noon) for children in the age group of 3-6. READ MORE
Bypolls: BJP bags Sindgi, but Congress shocks Karnataka CM on home turf
The BJP scored a big win in Sindgi constituency in Vijayapura district, but its celebration was dented by loss to the Congress in CM Basavaraj Bommai's home district of Haveri in the twin byelections, whose results were announced on Tuesday. READ MORE