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Space Sector Reforms Not Aimed at Privatisation of ISRO, Says Chairman K Sivan
The space agency also stated that the draft on the proposed space activity bill is almost final and it will soon be placed before the Union Cabinet for approval.
Former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Tests Positive for Covid-19, Admitted to Hospital
The 71-year-old leader of opposition in the state assembly has requested all those who have come into contact with him to quarantine themselves.
Lockdown Fails to Slow Covid-19 Spread in Bengaluru as Higher Death, Positivity Rates Add to Worry
Bengaluru witnessed a higher growth rate than any other major city in India during the last week. This means that the incremental rate of cases in Bengaluru with a lockdown was higher than in Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi without a lockdown.
Video of Pigs Roaming Inside Govt Hospital in Karnataka Causes Outrage
The video purportedly shows pigs roaming freely in the corridors of the hospital, undeterred by people walking nearby.
Karnataka Govt Transfers Bengaluru Civic Body Chief amid Rising Coronavirus Cases
According to a Government Order, Prasad will be in concurrent charge of the post of Principal Secretary in the Revenue Department and Disaster Management. This is the second stint for Prasad in the BBMP.
India's Sovereign Pharma Dispatches First Batch of Remdesivir to Cipla
At current capacity, Sovereign can supply 50,000 to 95,000 vials per month of the injectable, the company said in an emailed statement on Tuesday.
Karnataka Minister Indicates Tough Measures after July 7 to Control Covid-19 Spread in State
Ashoka said he has visited dedicated COVID hospitals in the city, including Victoria Hospital, and has requested the Doctors and medical staff there to be mentally prepared to continue to work in the same way they are doing now for about six more months.-...
Karnataka Set to Conduct SSLC Board Exams for Class 10 from Tomorrow Amid Covid-19 Crisis
Though the 3-hour exam will commence daily at 10.30 am, the students have been told to report at their respective centres by 9 am or 90 minutes earlier for thermal screening, wearing mask and washing hands with sanitizer before entering the centre, Sumang...
Worship on Wheels: Bengaluru Church Holds First Drive-in Sunday Service amid Covid-19
While nobody stepped out, innovative methods such as using headlights and blinkers to respond to the pastor and raising hands outside the car while singing along.
No Institutional Quarantine for Maharashtra Returnees, Says Karnataka Health Minister
Addressing reporters at Udupi after a meeting at the deputy commissioners office, he said the houses of returnees concerned will be sealed down and they will be quarantined.
Uber Partners With Bengaluru Airport To Sanitise Cars in Pickup Zone Before Trips
The partnership between Uber India and Bengaluru International Airport also includes decontamination of Ubers pick up zone as well as the luggage trolleys.
No Need to be Afraid of Locust Attack as Swarm has Diverted to Other States, Says Karnataka Minister
In the wake of locust attacks in many northern states, the Karnataka farmers were also worried, especially those from North Karnataka region such as Bidar and Kalaburagi.
Restriction on Inter-state, Intra-state Movement Lifted in Karnataka
In keeping with the directives of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Chief Secretary T M Vijay Bhaskar issued an order, which will immediately come into effect and 'will be in force up to June 30, 2020.'
After Misfiring in LS Polls, Will Big Guns Gowda and Kharge Aim for RS to Re-enter National Political Arena?
Sources say while HD Deve Gowda has still not decided whether to take up the Congress's offer of support to fight the Rajya Sabha polls, Mallikarjun Kharge seems all set to begin a new innings from the upper house.
Passengers from High-risk States to Go on Mandatory 7-day Institutional Quarantine in Karnataka
A COVID-19 test will be conducted between the fifth and seventh day of institutional quarantine. If the test results are negative, then the individual will be stamped and asked to undergo seven days of home quarantine. Returnees from all other states, wil...
DK Shivakumar's Official Takeover as KPCC President Postponed Due to Lockdown
Over two months after his appointment as Karnataka Congress president, Shivakumar was to take-over the reigns of the party officially on May 31.