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KARNATAKA Online classes for school students resume in Karnataka The Karnataka primary and secondary education department allowed schools across the state to resume online classes for students of all sections. The fresh order will be valid for primary kids up to class 5 till the expert committee submits report on online education and as … Read more
KARNATAKA Karnataka govt procures viral RNA mini test kits to detect Covid-19 Bio Agile therapeutics of Bengaluru has developed cheap and effective Viral RNA rapid test kit to detect coronavirus cases. The state government is planning to buy these kits to increase D the number of testing in the backdrop of rising number of cases. … Read more
KARNATAKA Karnataka bans web classes from LKG to Class 5 in all boards The state government banned with immediate effect online classes from LKG to Class V, across all boards. However, schools are free to conduct classes using pre-recorded videos. The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) set up an expert committee comprising educationists, health experts, child … Read more
KARNATAKA Bengaluru launches Pranavayu programme to create awareness on need to self examine respiratory health Bengaluru Urban district cooperation in Karnataka city corporation has launched Pranavayu programme to create awareness on the need to self examine the respiratory health for Bangaloreans. Pranavayu programme launched by the City Corporation in Bengaluru has … Read more
KARNATAKA To save funds, government to again cut rice in Anna Bhagya scheme In an effort to rationalise expenditure, the state government decided to reduce the quantity of rice under the Anna Bhagya scheme. From July, the government will cut down the supply of rice from 5kgs to 3kgs. However, this will be compensated by … Read more
KARNATAKA After Kerala, K’taka too may opt for ‘reverse quarantine’ The Karnataka government is likely to implement ‘reverse quarantine’ to protect elderly citizens and others susceptible to coronavirus. Reverse quarantine, implemented by Kerala, refers to the system of isolating two vulnerable sections — those who are more than 60 years old or with underlying medical conditions — from the rest … Read more
KARNATAKA Annual Karaga festival celebrations prohibited There should be no public celebration, procession and no other public program can be done. Meanwhile, Dharmaraya Swamy Temple has agreed to cancel the celebration of Karaga festival after the High Court directed it not to assemble for any religious activity. Earlier, the Karnataka government … Read more
KARNATAKA Kannada actor Chiranjeevi Sarja passes away Kannada actor Chiranjeevi Sarja passed away. He had made his debut with the movie ‘Vayuputra. He has featured in films such as Samhaara, Aadyaa, Khaki, Sinnga, Amma I Love You, Prema Baraha, Dandam Dashagunam and Varadhanayaka among others. He was last seen in the Kannada action-drama Shivarjun. … Read more
KARNATAKA Karnataka CM lays foundation stone for 108-feet tall statue of Bengaluru founder Kempegowda Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa laid the foundation stone for the 108 feet tall bronze statue of Bengaluru founder Kempegowda near the state capital’s international airport. The statue will cost around 78 crore rupees and is likely to be … Read more
KARNATAKA Karnataka: Soon, buy sand through new app Once the app is launched, the government intends to supply sand at a maximum rate of Rs 1,500 per tonne. The current market rate is close to Rs 3,250 to Rs 3,500 per tonne. Just about a month after the government launched a new sand policy, it … Read more