Tag Archives: Karnataka

Coronavirus shutdown: unions accuse BS Yediyurappa of yielding to property lobby after Karnataka cancels special trains for migrant workers

[ad_1] Bangalore: On a warm Wednesday afternoon, spirits rose to the gates of a sprawling construction site in southern Bengaluru. In the context of five residential towers under construction, which will house more than 2,500 families in 31-story buildings, hundreds of workers shouted a demand: Let’s go home, even if …

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Karnataka migrant crisis reveals the gloom of Bengaluru’s economy and how recruitment agencies exploit workers

[ad_1] The Karnataka government decided to resume trains for migrant workers stranded in the state, after facing strong criticism from unions, civil society groups and the opposition Congress. Despite the U-turn, the decision to prevent migrants from leaving the state has refocused on the darkest part of Bangalore’s “Silicon City” …

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Plasma therapy trials for crown patients begin in Karnataka

[ad_1] On Saturday, the Karnataka government launched clinical trials of convalescent plasma therapy for patients with “severe” coronaviruses in the state. In a tweet, Minister of Medical Education K Sudhakar said: “I am happy to announce the start of clinical trials for plasma therapy that holds great promise for treating …

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Karnataka eases 2.0 blocking restrictions starting today | Bengaluru News

[ad_1] BENGALURU: After days of nonsense, the Karnataka government said it would facilitate Thursday’s 2.0 shutdown, allowing for a variety of services, from private clinics and veterinary centers to home repairs involving carpenters, plumbers, electricians and mechanics. The government order issued Wednesday said the relaxations will not apply to Covid-19 …

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