Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday banned the practice of giving garland, shawls, flower bouquets, and memorabilia at government events, terming it as an 'unnecessary expenditure'.

With Kannada film industry's adherence to safety regulations coming under scanner following the death of a stunt master, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday said the government will issue certain orders in a couple of days regarding the norms to be followed and obtaining of necessary permissions.

Karnataka has reported 1,186 new cases of COVID-19 and 24 deaths, taking the total number of the infected to 29,19,711 and the fatalities to 36,817 till date, the Department of Health said on Monday.

Mysuru: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said there is no confusion regarding cabinet expansion and portfolio allocation and that he would talk to all those who have issues and will resolve it.

Mangalore Aug 09: Blood Help Line Karnataka (R) has achieved a new milestone by collecting a whopping 603 units of blood through a mega Blood donation campaign, that was conducted at a time in 21 different blood banks situated in the various cities of Karnataka State, as a part of it's 5th anniversary campaign.

Bengaluru: Karnataka recorded 1,598 fresh COVID-19 cases and 20 deaths on Sunday, according to the Health Department.

Bengaluru: As discontent brews among a section of ministers a day after the allocation of portfolios, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj S Bommai on Sunday said he has spoken to them on the issue.