Karnataka logs 1,446 new COVID-19 cases, 13 deaths
Two deaths in Dakshina Kannada on Thursday
Bengaluru, Dec 3: Karnataka has reported 1,446 new cases of COVID-19 and 13 related fatalities, taking the total number of infections to 8,89,113 and the death toll to 11,821, the Health department said on Thursday.
The day also saw 894 patients getting discharged after recovery.
Out of 1,446 fresh cases reported on Thursday, 758 cases were from Bengaluru Urban alone.
As of December 3 evening, cumulatively 8,89,113 COVID-19 positive cases have been confirmed in the state, which includes 11,821 deaths and 8,52,584 discharges, the Health department said in its bulletin.
It said, out of the 24,689 active cases, 24,390 patients are in isolation at designated hospitals and are stable, while 299 are in ICU.
As many as six of the total 13 deaths reported on Thursday were from Bengaluru Urban, followed by Dakshina Kannada (2), and Bengaluru Rural, Dharwad, Hassan, Kolar and Mysuru (1).
Most of the dead were either with a history of Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) or Influenza-like illness (ILI).
Among the districts where the new cases were reported, Bengaluru Urban accounted for 758, followed by Mandya (75), Tumakuru (68), Mysuru (53), Chitradurga (40) and Belagavi (38) among others.
Bengaluru Urban district tops the list of positive cases, with a total of 3,71,962 infections, followed by Mysuru (50,848) and Ballari (38,291).
Among discharges too, Bengaluru Urban tops the list with 3,48,861, followed by Mysuru (49,567) and Ballari (37,513).
A total of over 1,14,11,843 samples have been tested so far, out of which 1,08,685 were tested on Thursday alone, and 18,683 among them were rapid antigen tests.
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Delhi govt to provide up to Rs 10 crore collateral-free loans to women startups, SHGs
New Delhi (PTI): Delhi government will provide collateral-free loans of up to Rs 10 crore to women-led start ups and self help groups in the national capital, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Sunday.
The government will also provide platforms in malls and large shopping complexes across the city to help indigenous products made by women self-help groups (SHGs) reach a wider market.
"We are working on a wider scale to make the women of the capital self-reliant, entrepreneurial, and economically empowered. Arrangements have been made for providing collateral-free loans up to Rs 10 crore to women self-help groups and startups," Gupta said in a statement.
She said the Delhi government itself would act as guarantor for such loans extended to women start ups and SHGs.
Addressing the inauguration of a two-day 'Mega Self Help Group (SHG) Mela-2026' organised in Rohini on Saturday, Gupta said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently promoted the vision of 'Vocal for Local', 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', and 'One District, One Product'.
She said the SHG Mela was an effort to promote indigenous products prepared by women and connect them with the wider market.
Around 24 self-help groups participated in fair, where handicrafts, crochet work, khadi, household products, food items, and other handmade products were exhibited and sold. Handicrafts under 'One District, One Product' initiative of North-West Delhi district were also showcased.
Gupta said that people often preferred foreign brands despite Indian handicrafts, khadi, household products, and handmade items being comparable in quality.
"The only requirement is better branding and marketing of these products," she said.
She appealed to people to use more local and indigenous products instead of foreign goods.
Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to conserve fuel, use public transport, and adopt indigenous products, Gupta said the Delhi government was also promoting campaigns such as 'Monday metro' and 'No Vehicle Day'.
"If people make small changes in their daily routine, it will directly benefit the country," she said.
