45 new COVID-19 cases in Karnataka; total infections at 750
Bengaluru: In a sharp spike, 45 new COVID-19 positive cases, including that of a five month old girl, have been confirmed in Karnataka, taking the total number of infections in the state to 750.
On Thursday, Karnataka had reported 12 cases.
"45 new positive cases have been reported from last evening to this noon. Till date 750 COVID-19 positive cases have been confirmed.
This includes 30 deaths and 371 discharges," the health department said in its mid-day situation update.
The cases include 14 from Davangere, 12 from Bhatkal in Uttara Kannada, 11 from Belagavi, seven from Bengaluru urban, and one from Ballari.
All most all cases are contacts of patients already tested positive, while contacts of four patients are being traced, the bulletin said. At least 11 of them are children (below 18 years), while one is a five month old girl.
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Dharwad Corporation zonal offices raided after complaints of corruption in issuing land records
Hubballi: Karnataka Lokayukta officials on Friday conducted raids at multiple zonal offices of the Hubballi-Dharwad City Corporation following complaints alleging bribery and delay in issuing land-related documents, including e-Swathu records.
The raids were carried out in the morning under the leadership of Siddalingappa S.T.. Separate teams inspected 12 zonal offices of the Corporation and examined records linked to land ownership and document processing.
According to sources, the Lokayukta received complaints from members of the public alleging that Corporation officials were demanding bribes for issuing e-Swathu and other land documents.
Residents reportedly alleged that applications were being deliberately delayed if bribes were not paid.
Based on these complaints, officials carried out inspections of files and records connected to land ownership and issuance of documents.
Further investigation is underway.
