Inter-state travel banned in Karnataka amidst COVID curfew, only emergency cases to be exempted
Bengaluru: Karnataka on Monday announced a 14-day COVID curfew starting April 27 night across the state to contain the spread of deadly Coronavirus. All commercial activities including public transport were closed across the state with exceptions being made to construction and agricultural sector.
The government however has also allowed the home delivery of alcohol.
KSRTC, BMTC, Metro services, and other modes of public transport will also remain shut.
Inter-state travel however was also restricted by the government with a ban on people from other states to entering the state. However, the government said the emergency cases will be exempted for Inter/Intra-state travel.
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Karnataka Dy CM meets Gadkari to discuss pending state projects
New Delhi, May 7 (PTI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Wednesday met Union Road, Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari and discussed projects in the state.
Shivakumar discussed various development projects in Bengaluru and other parts of the state, an official statement said.
Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Administrative Officer Tushar Girinath, Chief Commissioner Maheshwara Rao and other state officials were present in the meeting.
Met Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Shri @nitin_gadkari avaru in New Delhi today, along with senior officials.
— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) May 7, 2025
We discussed key infrastructure and connectivity projects crucial to the growth of Bengaluru and Karnataka. Productive and forward-looking conversation. pic.twitter.com/2pSYB5W6sT
