Karnataka COVID

COVID restrictions are back! Karnataka makes negative RT-PCR must for people coming from Kerala, Maharashtra

The decision is taken in light of a new cluster of Covid-19 cases detected at educational institutions at Dharwad, Bengaluru, and Mysuru districts, read the order.

Nov 28, 2021, 15:30 PM IST

Karnataka schools reopen for class 1 to 5 students adhering to COVID-19 guidelines

Several schools had made special arrangements by decorating premises and classrooms to welcome students.

Oct 25, 2021, 12:22 PM IST

COVID-19 unlock: Schools to reopen for classes 1 to 5 in Karnataka

The government has ordered the educational institutions to ensure strict adherence to COVID-19 appropriate behaviour and SOPs issued by the Department of Primary and Secondary Education.

Oct 18, 2021, 17:57 PM IST

Bengaluru extends night curfew, COVID curbs till October 11

Last week, the Karnataka government ordered relaxations in COVID-19 curbs and allowed cinema halls, auditoriums to reopen with full capacity from October 1.

Sep 27, 2021, 17:50 PM IST

Karnataka to closely monitor travellers from Kerala, Maharashtra amid COVID pandemic

Special teams have been formed to ensure proper surveillance on travellers coming from Kerala and Maharashtra into the state especially to Bengaluru.

Aug 02, 2021, 11:41 AM IST

Karnataka CM to conduct aerial survey of flood-hit regions in Belagavi

The officials were instructed to spray disinfectant in places that are affected by floods.

Jul 25, 2021, 14:55 PM IST

Karnataka relaxes COVID-19 curbs, resumes bus service to these Maharashtra districts from today, details here

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) issued an order which stated that the bus services to Maharashtra, Pune, Miraj, Solapur, Pandharpur and Tuljapur will resume with a seating capacity of 50 percent from Friday (June 25, 2021). 

Jun 25, 2021, 07:46 AM IST

COVID-19: Karnataka experiences deadliest week since pandemic with 3500 deaths

The state of Karnataka has reported the highest number of COVID death toll between May 7 and 13 since the outbreak of the pandemic.

May 16, 2021, 20:02 PM IST

COVID-19: Karnataka caps X-Ray, CT scan rates at private labs

According to the order, private diagnostic centres can charge a maximum of Rs 1500 for High Resolution CT or CT scan and Rs 250 for Digital Chest X-Ray or X-Ray.

May 07, 2021, 18:26 PM IST

Increase state's oxygen quota to 1200 MT: Karnataka High Court tells Centre

The court has also asked the state government to submit a projected estimate of oxygen required for the next week.

May 05, 2021, 16:57 PM IST

COVID-19 testing to be stepped up in Bengaluru: Health minister K Sudhakar

Karnataka Health and Medical Education Minister Dr K Sudhakar on Thursday (April 8) said that instructions have been given to conduct 1 lakh testing per day in Bengaluru.

Apr 08, 2021, 19:12 PM IST