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Karnataka government names 14 experts to give out information on COVID-19

KEY STORY Two days after the state government issued a statement that only official spokespersons should give information pertaining to COVID-19, to reduce miscommunication,...

Covid-19: Karnataka government lifts weekend curfew; night curfew remains

KEY STORY  In a respite for citizens and businesses, Karnataka decided Friday to lift the stay-at-home order on weekends, while retaining all other curbs...

If these measures are followed, there will be no need for lockdowns: WHO India...

KEY STORY The India head of the World Health Organisation (WHO), on Tuesday, suggested that if the government, as well as people, make effective use...

Government panel recommends market approval of Covaxin, Covishield

KEY STORY The Drug Controller General of India's (DCGS) Subject Expert Committee (SEC), on Wednesday, recommended regular market authorization to Covishield and Covaxin, news...

Karnataka COVID-19 guidelines: No RT-PCR test needed after recovery – Details

KEY STORY The Karnataka government, on Wednesday, revised the guidelines for testing, isolation, and quarantine for COVID-19. According to the latest guidelines in Karnataka...

Get rid of weekend, night curfews: Realty industry to Karnataka government

KEY STORY The real-estate developers association has urged the government to lift the weekend and night curfews as part of measures to continue economic activities. In...

Huge difference in positivity rate among districts in Karnataka

KEY STORY While the number of positive cases reported in the State has been increasing, analysis by the State COVID-19 War Room shows that...

Kannada to be made must in pre-primary, primary classes: Karnataka Education Minister

KEY STORY Measures will be taken to implement Kannada at pre-primary and primary classes in all private schools, Primary and Secondary Education Minister BC...

COVID-19 infected children, adolescents witnessing high-fever, shivering, says expert

KEY STORY High fever and shivering are the common symptoms found in COVID-19 infected children and adolescents in the age group of 11-17 years,...

Focus on Covid appropriate behaviour, accelerate vaccine drive: PM Modi at Omicron review meeting...

KEY STORY Amid a spurt in coronavirus cases, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting on Sunday with particular focus on the preparedness in wake...