Dr. Vivek Murthy had already served as the youngest Surgeon General appointed by former President Barack Obama. Indian-American physician Dr. Vivek Murthy, who is from Mandya, is expected to co-chair the coronavirus task force that President-elect Joe Biden will announce on Monday. Dr. Murthy’s family hails from the Mandya district …
Read More »Driving alone in a car in Bangalore? You still need to wear a mask, according to BBMP
Driving alone on the streets of Bangalore, with the windows closed? You must still wear a mask, according to new guidelines issued by the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike. the BBMP on Tuesday he said it was mandatory for all motorists to wear More expensive – even those who travel alone …
Read More »Compensation of ₹ 25,000 for each house that was affected, says BSY
Bangalore: Karnataka’s Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa announced on Saturday compensation of ₹25,000 for each family affected by flooding caused by torrential rains in various parts of the city. The Chief Minister also secured a permanent solution to ensure such incidents are not repeated when he announced that all encroachments along …
Read More »Karnataka CM asks BBMP officials to be on alert as they forecast heavy rains
The address comes a day after various parts of the city, especially the southern region of Bengaluru, faced the brunt of heavy rains due to overflowing storm drains. With the Met department forecasting heavy rains for two more days, Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa ordered the city’s civic body on …
Read More »Heavy rains on Friday night cause flooding in many parts and disrupt traffic
Heavy rains on Friday night exposed once again how the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is ill prepared to face the monsoon. With the constant delay in cleaning usurpations of stormwater drains in the city, led to the overflow of water from storm water drainage on the Hosakerehalli roads in …
Read More »Karnataka Bandh on Monday: What to Expect
The Bengaluru City Police Commissioner said that the free movement of people will be guaranteed. Karnataka farmers are holding a statewide bandh on Monday, September 28, in protest against state and union governments ruled by the BJP for the controversial recently introduced farm and land use laws. The call for …
Read More »The Karnataka coast receives 793% excess rain in the last 24 hours
Heavy rains have caused flooding in many low-lying areas, causing widespread damage to crops and property, and even a rain-related death. Persistent heavy rains on the coast and Malnad (center) in Karnataka in the past 24 hours caused flooding in many low-lying areas, resulting in widespread damage to crops and …
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