BENGALURU: In the wake of the sharp increase in Covid-19 cases, the Karnataka government on Friday notified a new set of restrictions to slow the spread of the infection. These include the suspension of offline classes for higher education and professional courses, gym and swimming pool closings, 50% of theater …
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BENGALURU: Analysis of the largest repository of genome sequences globally shows that India has a higher percentage of SARS-CoV2 genomes considered “high quality” compared to the world average. India also has a higher percentage of sequences with patient data. Data from GISAID, a global scientific initiative that provides open access …
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BENGALURU: After more than nine months, PU schools and universities in Karnataka will reopen from January 1. On Saturday, the state government decided to start classes for classes 10 and II PU to start. This decision was made following a recommendation from the state technical advisory committee for Covid-19. “Since …
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MYSURU / BENGALURU: Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa set another deadline for cabinet expansion, saying the delayed process will be completed in two to three days. Yediyurappa, who was in Mysuru on Wednesday, did not offer further details, prompting political circles and many in the BJP to wonder if the party’s …
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