Seven new coronavirus cases reported in Karnataka, tally rises to 214
Bengaluru: Seven new positive cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Karnataka, taking the total number of affected in the state to 214, the Health department said on Saturday.
"Seven new positive cases have been reported from last evening to this noon...Till date 214 COVID-19 positive cases have been confirmed. This includes 6 deaths and 37 discharges," the department said in its mid-day situation report.
All seven are contacts of patients who have already tested positive.
Among seven, five are from Mysuru (contacts of a pharmaceutical company worker), one each from Bengaluru city and Bidar.
From across the state most number of infections have been reported in Bengaluru with 72 cases, followed by Mysuru 47 and Dakshina Kannada (12).
Those discharged include 19 patients from Bengaluru, five from Dakshina Kannada, three from Davangere, two each from Uttara Kannada, Chikkaballapura, Mysuru and Kalaburagi, and one each from Dharwad and Kodagu.
Among those dead are two from Kalaburagi and one each from Bengaluru, Bagalkote, Gadag and Tumakuru.
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Nandini joins RCB as official dairy partner for IPL-2026 T-20 season
Bengaluru (PTI): The KMF on Tuesday announced that its brand Nandini has partnered with RCB for the 2026 edition of the IPL T-20 cricket, which is scheduled to begin from March 28.
Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) is the state's leading dairy cooperative brand and second-largest dairy co-operative in India.
"KMF-Nandini is partnering with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League T-20 cricket, which is scheduled to begin from 28 March-2026. RCB, the defending champions of the tournament, are one of the league's most popular franchises with a worldwide fan presence," KMF said in a statement.
Speaking about the association, B Shivaswamy, Managing Director, KMF said, "KMF and RCB represent the coming together of two great national brands rooted in Karnataka and we are looking forward to interacting with the passionate fans of RCB during the league this season."
According to him, KMF-Nandini has been designated as the "Official Dairy Partner' of this League and will be entitled to various activations as part of the association.
"We are delighted to be partnering with the RCB team. It is a reiteration of our continued support of sport," it added.
Rajesh Menon, Chief Operating Officer, RCB, said: "We are delighted to partner with KMF (Nandini) for this season. As two iconic brands rooted in Karnataka, this partnership is built on shared values of excellence, trust and a deep connection with our community. Nandini's legacy and household presence across the state make this association truly special, and we look forward to creating meaningful moments for fans together throughout the season."
