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KARNATAKA Karnataka Government observes “Mask Day” on 18 June The Karnataka government has decided to observe June 18 as “Mask Day”. The day was observed to spread awareness about the use of masks, sanitisers, washing hands with soap, and maintaining social distancing among other things aimed at controlling the spread of COVID-19. To observe … 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 Karnataka online classes banned for primary students To rein in private schools, especially those not affiliated to the state government, the Karnataka primary and secondary education department issued an order banning online classes to primary kids across the state. The ban order has been issued to all private schools across the … 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 Karnataka: Only 0.2% infected, says study A sero-surveillance study in Karnataka shows just 0.2% of those surveyed showed evidence of past exposure to Covid-19. The survey was conducted in May covering 400 people each in Bengaluru and Chitradurga districts and 399 in Kalaburagi. One each was found positive in Bengaluru and Kalaburagi and none in … Read more
KARNATAKA Karnataka to provide tap connections to all rural households under Jal Jeevan Mission by 2022-23 Centre approved Karnataka State government’s Annual Action Plan for implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission. The state govt submitted the plan to the Ministry of Jal Shakti. The move comes as the Ministry of Jal Shakti is working with the … 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 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 invites chip manufacturing company ‘Intel’ to set up its unit in state Karnataka has extended an invitation to major chip manufacturing company Intel to set up it’s unit in the state. Intel India Head and top executives spoke to the Deputy Chief Minister Dr. C N Ashwath Narayana through video conferencing, regarding … Read more
KARNATAKA First of its Kind State Health Register to be launched by Karnataka Government The Karnataka State Government announced that it will launch a “State Health Register” to collect data of all its citizens. The register is first of its kind in the country. The register will hold names of all … Read more