Bengaluru: In the latest development the Karnataka Government withdrew its earlier order of relaxing the lockdown in parts of Karnataka and outside ‘Containment Zones’ in the state, allowing two-wheelers and four-wheelers with passes to move freely in the state. The move is reportedly prompted by the public flak and opposition of the move in the state.

Chikkamagaluru: Senior BJP leader and Chikkamagaluru, Udupi MP, Shobha Karandlaje on Saturday urged centre and state governments to initiate action against people who attended Tableeghi congregation in Nizamuddin Markaz in Delhi.

Bengaluru: The call of duty during the unprecedented time of nationwide lockdown due to coronavirus has made a deputy superintendent of police in Karnataka postpone her marriage.

Chikkamagaluru: In a tragic incident reported from Moodigere Taluk’s Balehole, three women members of a family died after lightening struck their house on Saturday evening here in the District. The incident was reported under Kalasa Police Station limits.

Bengaluru: A 42-year old man, who died after suffering cardiac arrest on April 16, has reportedly tested positive for Corona Virus. The death has taken the toll of total deaths due to the virus in the state to 14.

Virtually defending the Gowda family for conducting a marriage reportedly defying lockdown restrictions, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Tuesday said it was performed in a simple manner and well within their limits, "for which they are to be congratulated."

The Karnataka government on Tuesday decided to ease many lockdown restrictions after April 20, including allowing industries to operate and for thirty three per cent staff in the IT-BT sector to attend offices, to give a thrust to economic activities.

Kalaburagi: More than 170 people have been booked by local police in Kalaburgi District for violating the lockdown norms on April 16 and attending chariot festival (Jathra) here in Ravur village in the District.