Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has decided to allow industrial activities across the state barring coronavirus containment zones from May 4, when the second phase of national lockdown is expected to end, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said on Thursday.

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Thursday announced a sum of Rs 30 lakh to the families of Anganwadi workers, anganwadi assitants, pourakarmikas, and police personnel who die while dealing with Covid-19 pandemic.

Bengaluru: After advising four ministers to undergo quarantine, Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has issued a stern warning to his cabinet colleagues to maintain social distancing.

Bengaluru: With no rains in several parts of Karnataka, the state government on Thursday said 49 taluks will continue to remain under drought-hit category for one more month.

Bengaluru: Former underworld don Muthappa Rai has been admitted to a private hospital in the City for treatment as he is suffering with serious illness.

Twenty-two new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Karnataka, taking the total number of infections in the state to 557, the Health department said on Thursday.

Three out of five Karnataka ministers, who reportedly came in contact with the COVID-19 positive video journalist of a Kannada news channel recently, on Wednesday said they have tested negative for the virus.

Tumkur: A 73-year-old man, who died of asthma and shortness of breath on April 26, has been tested positive to COVID-19. With this, the death toll has climbed to 21 in the state.