Karnataka on Sunday reported 456 fresh Covid-19 cases and six deaths taking the caseload and cumulative fatalities to 29,98,099 and 38,230 respectively. Bengaluru Urban remained the major contributor of coronavirus cases with 256 fresh infections and two deaths. Stay with TOI for all updates:Read Less
Karnataka: Difficult to implement full vaccination rule for parents of pupils, say experts
The government’s mandate that parents of students who want to attend on-campus classes have to be fully vaccinated is difficult to implement since it violates the right to education, say education department officials and experts from the field. READ MORE
Bengaluru: BBMP orders shopping complexes, malls, theatres to enforce double-jab mandate
BBMP on Sunday said owners and managers of shopping complexes, malls and cinema halls must ensure that only fully vaccinated guests are allowed into their premised and they follow Covid-appropriate behavior. READ MORE
BBMP marshals and health officials will conduct surprise visits at the establishments to check for compliance.
BBMP on Sunday said owners and managers of shopping complexes, malls and cinema halls must ensure that only fully vaccinated guests are allowed into their premised and they follow Covid-appropriate behavior. It said the owners and managers should assign necessary staff for screening and verifying vaccination certificates.
Power cuts in several parts of Bengaluru till December 13
Several localities in the city will face power cuts from December 6 to 13, 10am to 5pm. READ MORE
Karnataka reported 456 fresh Covid-19 cases and six deaths in the last 24 hours taking the caseload and cumulative fatalities to 29,98,099 and 38,230 respectively.
LPG hike, meter revision charges irk Bengaluru auto drivers
Despite autorickshaw fares in the city being revised from December 1, many drivers are frustrated with the soaring auto LPG and meter calibration rates. READ MORE
Take chopper ride from Bengaluru's Jakkur to Kabini, Kodagu
From December 11, tourists can book a helicopter ride from Bengaluru’s Jakkur aerodrome to Kabini/Kodagu and reach their destination in an hour. Operating on a ‘buy-a-seat’ basis, the new chopper service will be available on all days of the week except on Tuesday and Wednesday. READ MORE
Karnataka: Only 4 of 346 rich govt temples audit accounts
Only four of the 346 top category temples governed by the Karnataka endowment department have been diligently auditing funds every year and the rest of them — including famous shrines such as Kukke Subramanya and Kolluru Mookambika temples — have been irregular with the exercise. READ MORE
Karnataka: 59 students, 10 school staff Covid-19 positive in Chikkamagaluru
In yet another cluster outbreak in an educational institution, 59 students and 10 teaching and non-teaching staff of a government residential school in Chikkamagaluru district on Sunday tested positive for Covid. READ MORE