Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa has announced that there will be a reduction in the penalty for not wearing a mask from Rs. 1000 to Rs. 250 in the urban areas and from Rs. 500 to Rs. 100 in the rustic areas. In an official statement, Yediyurappa stated that the reduction in fine was…
With the rising cases of Covid-19 infections in the state, the Karnataka government is reconsidering their earlier decision of resuming the offline classes for the schools and colleges following the Unlock 5.0 guidelines given by centre. The Karnataka Primary and Secondary department has made a collective decision to prolong the decision for a minimum of…
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raided multiple premises including the residence of Congress leader D K Shivakumar, his brother D K Suresh and other associates in an alleged corruption case. ANI has reported that the investigation and raids were subjected at more than 15 premises, which includes their residence property of Doddalahalli, Kanakapura and…
Karnataka has surpassed Uttar Pradesh with respect to the most number of cyber crimes when the country has recorded a 63.48 % hike in such cases. And, Karnataka has faltered, again, with an increase in cases and lack of punishing the accused. With respect to the cases of cyber crime, the state has acquitted only…
In the year 2019, Karnataka saw a 25 % increase in the sedition cases, which have been filed by the police is an increased frequency. However, the investigators could only convict one out of the 30 cases whose trials were on-going last year. Two people involved in the one resolved case were imprisoned, whereas, nearly…
As around 31 large and medium industries in the state of Karnataka have been shut down over a period of 3 years, the livelihood of 4,257 people has been severely affected, as the state government had stringent reforms interfering with the ease-of-doing business rankings. To the closure of industries, Industries Minister Jagadish Shettar told Deccan…
The key revenue sources generated by the Government are anticipated to have a drop , excluding the Excise department. As per the data given by the State government, there will be a 30 % or more drop in the budget in the Commercial Tax, Transport, Stamps and Registration Departments. There will be a 45 %…
Some restaurants in Bengaluru have jointly embarked on a venture to feed the needy people by structured programme that will allow the restaurant visitors to gift a meal for those who require one amid the pandemic triggered economic crisis. The Bruhat Bangalore Hotels Association (BBHA) and the Rotary Bangalore South Parade have initiated the community…
The Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL) plant in Yelahanka was hit by a blast in the early hours of Friday which has injured and caused burn injuries to 15 on-site electrical engineers. As per the information given by the locals from Puttenahalli, the blast occurred at 3:00 am and a series of ambulances were strolling…
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has clearly stated that all the citizens who are caught on multiple occasions guilty of not wearing a mask will be charged with criminal prosecution. The frequent surge in the Coronavirus cases has invoked the civic body to take the necessary stringent action. Earlier, it had proposed for an…
