Karnataka Covid 'scandal': FIR filed over alleged corruption in PPE, mask procurement
4 weeks ago

Karnataka Covid 'scandal': FIR filed over alleged corruption in PPE, mask procurement

Hindustan Times  

A case was lodged at Bengaluru's Vidhana Soudha Police Station on Friday over suspected irregularities in the management of Covid-19. the case was registered on a complaint by Medical Education Department Chief Accounts Officer Dr M Vishnu Prasad. According to a PTI report, the case was registered on a complaint by Medical Education Department Chief Accounts Officer Dr M Vishnu Prasad against Dr P G Girish, government officer Raghu G P, non gazetted officer in the Health and Family Welfare Muniraju N, two firms Laj Exports, Prudent Management Solutions, unknown public representatives, government officers and others. Prasad in his complaint said that during the Covid-19 pandemic, Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement was misused while buying N95 Masks, Personal Protection Equipments kits and other materials which were essential for the prevention of Covid-19 through the Medical Education Department and defrauded all the processes of the law. '“After examining the interim report submitted by Justice Michael D’Cunha, the state cabinet has decided to constitute an SIT to conduct further investigation and take action,” Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil told reporters.

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Karnataka Covid-19 scam: DK Shivakumar promises strict action against accused
1 month ago

Karnataka Covid-19 scam: DK Shivakumar promises strict action against accused

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has assured stringent action against those involved in the COVID-19 scam during the previous BJP government, emphasising that no one responsible for irregularities will be spared. Speaking to reporters after chairing the Cabinet Sub-Committee meeting on COVID-19 irregularities at Vidhana Soudha, Shivakumar said the government has received the report submitted by the Justice Cunha …

Karnataka govt orders SIT probe into COVID ‘mismanagement’ during previous BJP rule, implicating former CM Yediyurappa
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka govt orders SIT probe into COVID ‘mismanagement’ during previous BJP rule, implicating former CM Yediyurappa

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka government ordered to form a Special Investigation Team to investigate the alleged mismanagement of the COVID-19 pandemic by the previous BJP government in the state. Minister Patil hit out at the BJP and alleged that the previous government "behaved inhumanely." Previous govt was indulging in cheating people, corruption, documents were missing, misleading accounts, didn't allow PSI committee to work, …

SIT to probe allegations by Covid panel: Karnataka Cabinet
1 month, 3 weeks ago

SIT to probe allegations by Covid panel: Karnataka Cabinet

Hindustan Times  

The cabinet, chaired by chief minister Siddaramaiah, on Thursday announced its decision to form a special investigation team to probe allegations of misuse of funds and resources intended for Covid-19 pandemic relief efforts. Law and parliamentary affairs minister HK Patil said that the SIT would conduct an in-depth investigation, file FIRs and charge sheets where applicable Law and parliamentary affairs …

COVID-19 scam: Karnataka cabinet decides to set up SIT for probing irregularities
1 month, 3 weeks ago

COVID-19 scam: Karnataka cabinet decides to set up SIT for probing irregularities

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka cabinet on Thursday decided to constitute a Special Investigation Team to probe the alleged irregularities in the purchase of equipment and medicines during COVID19 pandemic when the BJP was in power in the state, based on the interim report submitted by Justice Michael D’Cunha Commission. '“After examining the interim report submitted by Justice Michael D’Cunha, the state cabinet …

More irregularities found in Covid-19 fund use in Karnataka during BJP rule
1 month, 4 weeks ago

More irregularities found in Covid-19 fund use in Karnataka during BJP rule

India Today  

Fresh details about the misappropriation of Covid-19 funds allotted for Karnataka have come to light. A staggering Rs 7.03 crore, earmarked for publicity, was allegedly redirected improperly, and an additional Rs 8.85 lakh was paid to an organisation called “Chukki Talkies” without clear justification. The health department could not produce records for Rs 5 crore in spending, reportedly allocated under …

Irregularities in Covid-19 procurements baseless allegation by Cong: Yediyurappa
2 months ago

Irregularities in Covid-19 procurements baseless allegation by Cong: Yediyurappa

Deccan Chronicle  

Sandur: BJP Parliamentary Board member and former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa has dismissed the probe into the alleged irregularities in COVID-19 procurements as a move by the Congress to target the BJP, claiming the party has no other means of attack. The Justice D’ Cunha Commission, which investigated alleged irregularities in COVID-19 procurements and management in Karnataka, recommended the prosecution …

Karnataka Covid-19 inquiry recommends prosecution of BS Yediyurappa: Dinesh Gundu Rao
2 months ago

Karnataka Covid-19 inquiry recommends prosecution of BS Yediyurappa: Dinesh Gundu Rao

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao announced on Saturday that the Justice Michael D’Cunha Commission of Inquiry, set up to investigate alleged irregularities in Covid-19 equipment and medicine procurement, has recommended prosecuting former BJP Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa and ex-minister B Sriramulu, PTI reported. Former Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa Rao said that it is clear that there was …

BJP's Yediyurappa, ex-Minister to face prosecution over misuse of Covid funds
2 months ago

BJP's Yediyurappa, ex-Minister to face prosecution over misuse of Covid funds

India Today  

A report submitted by retired High Court judge Michael D'Cunha Commission of Inquiry, who is probing the alleged Covid-19 scam that took place during the previous BJP-led government in Karnataka, has recommended the prosecution of the then Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa and Minister for Health and Family Welfare B Sriramulu under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act. PPE …

Govt to place report on alleged irregularities in Covid-19 management before Karnataka Cabinet
4 months, 1 week ago

Govt to place report on alleged irregularities in Covid-19 management before Karnataka Cabinet

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the government of Karnataka will place the report submitted by Justice John Michael D’Cunha on alleged irregularities in COVID-19 management during the BJP regime at the next meeting of the Cabinet scheduled for September 5 to decide on the future course of action. Fielding queries from reporters in Mysuru on September 3, Mr Siddaramaiah said he …

BJP MLA Exposes Rs 40,000 Cr Covid Corruption in Karnataka
1 year ago

BJP MLA Exposes Rs 40,000 Cr Covid Corruption in Karnataka

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: The comments made by Bijapur City MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal, on the alleged irregularities in Covid management during the tenure of former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, have now become a potent tool for the Congress leaders, particularly led by CM Siddaramaiah. “BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal’s bold allegation that the previous BJP government led by BS Yediyurappa was involved …

Congress Reacts to Allegations of Rs 40,000 Crore Covid Corruption in Karnataka
1 year ago

Congress Reacts to Allegations of Rs 40,000 Crore Covid Corruption in Karnataka

Deccan Chronicle  

MANGALURU: The comments made by Bijapur City MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal on the alleged corruption in Covid management during the tenure of former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa have now become a potent tool for Congress leaders, particularly led by CM Siddaramaiah. “BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal’s bold allegation that the previous BJP government led by BS Yediyurappa was involved in …

Karnataka logs in 104 fresh Covid cases, total active cases are now 273
1 year ago

Karnataka logs in 104 fresh Covid cases, total active cases are now 273

Hindustan Times  

Amid surge in Covid-19, Karnataka has recorded 104 new Covid cases on Saturday, with total active cases rising to 273, according to the health bulletin released by the health department on Sunday. Karnataka logs in 104 fresh Covid cases, total active cases are now 273 The state government is closely monitoring the Covid situation in the state as neighboring Kerala …

COVID-19 scare: Masks mandatory for seniors, people with comorbidities and those with COVID-19 like symptoms in Karnataka
1 year ago

COVID-19 scare: Masks mandatory for seniors, people with comorbidities and those with COVID-19 like symptoms in Karnataka

The Hindu  

In the wake of COVID-19 scare in Kerala following the detection of a sub-variant, the Karnataka government has made wearing of masks mandatory in public places for people above 60 years, those with comorbidities like heart and kidney disease, and those with COVID-19 like symptoms of cold and cough, as a precautionary measure to combat the infection. Minister for Health …

Karnataka's mask advisory for seniors as Covid cases rise in neighbouring Kerala
1 year ago

Karnataka's mask advisory for seniors as Covid cases rise in neighbouring Kerala

India Today  

Karnataka’s Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dinesh Gundu Rao on Monday advised senior citizens and those with comorbidities to wear masks. Those who are over 60 years of age and those who have heart problems, and have comorbidities must wear masks.” “We have asked government hospitals to be prepared. India's Covid active caseload reaches over 1,800 India's Covid-19 active …

​Karnataka: Siddaramaiah govt sets up to probe into alleged COVID irregularities during BJP regime
1 year, 4 months ago

​Karnataka: Siddaramaiah govt sets up to probe into alleged COVID irregularities during BJP regime

India TV News  

Siddaramaiah-led Karnataka government has set up an inquiry commission led by a retired High Court judge to investigate the alleged irregularities in oxygen supply during the COVID pandemic in the previous BJP regime. The government issued an order in this regard on Friday and said that it expected the Justice John Michael D'Cunha-led commission to submit the report in three …

Covid Status Check: Masks Are Back, States on High Alert; UP, Kerala Mull New Strategies
1 year, 9 months ago

Covid Status Check: Masks Are Back, States on High Alert; UP, Kerala Mull New Strategies

News 18  

Covid cases in India have seen a spike the past month, with a 40% jump in daily cases on March 30. According to the World Health Organisation, the highest proportional increase of new Covid cases was observed in India, in the Southeast Asia Region from February 27 to March 26, 2023. Uttar Pradesh The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh …

Uptick in COVID cases: Union Health Ministry writes to Karnataka to examine situation at micro level
1 year, 9 months ago

Uptick in COVID cases: Union Health Ministry writes to Karnataka to examine situation at micro level

The Hindu  

Concerned over the rise in COVID-19 cases in Karnataka, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Thursday wrote to the State to examine the situation of COVID-19 at the micro level and maintain focus on implementation of necessary measures for prompt and effective management. What is worrisome is the number of ICU admissions have “Hence, Bengaluru needs to be added to …

Karnataka makes masks compulsory in schools, colleges, cinema halls, restaurants, and pubs
2 years ago

Karnataka makes masks compulsory in schools, colleges, cinema halls, restaurants, and pubs

Op India  

In the wake of a surge in Covid cases in several countries, wearing masks has been made compulsory inside restaurants, pubs, theatre halls, schools, and colleges in Karnataka. But we have to take precautions from now on.” Ahead of New Year celebrations, there will be a huge crowd in pubs and restaurants. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will hold a …

Karnataka Issues Fresh Covid-19 Guidelines For Apartments, Offices After Spike In Cases
2 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka Issues Fresh Covid-19 Guidelines For Apartments, Offices After Spike In Cases

ABP News  

New Delhi: Karnataka government on Tuesday issued fresh Covid-19 guidelines for educational institutions, offices and apartments as the state sees a rise in cases. Hence the Technical Advisoty Committee, which is appointed by the state government recommended the health department issue fresh SOPs to contain the Covid-19 cases. In the guidelines, the health department stated that in an apartment if …

Bengaluru mandates wearing of masks as Covid cases rise | Check out 5 key developments
2 years, 7 months ago

Bengaluru mandates wearing of masks as Covid cases rise | Check out 5 key developments

India Today  

Bengaluru civic body on Monday made the wearing of masks mandatory in public places as Covid cases rise in the city. Karnataka on Sunday witnessed 301 new Covid-19 cases and one death, the State Health Department said. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said that the government is likely to take a decision on imposing certain Covid control measures in …

Karnataka Records 48,049 New Covid-19 Cases, 29,068 from Bengaluru Alone
2 years, 11 months ago

Karnataka Records 48,049 New Covid-19 Cases, 29,068 from Bengaluru Alone

News 18  

Continuing to register a surge in cases, Karnataka on Friday logged 48,049 new cases of COVID-19, and 22 fatalities, taking the tally to 34,25,002 and the death toll to 38,537. India added 3,47,254 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,85,66,027 which includes 9,692 cases of the Omicron variant, according to the Union Health Ministry data …

Third FIR against DK Shivakumar for flouting Covid norms during Mekedatu padayatra
2 years, 11 months ago

Third FIR against DK Shivakumar for flouting Covid norms during Mekedatu padayatra

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: As Congress launched its 11-day padayatra seeking early implementation of the Mekedatu drinking water project on Sunday, Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar stirred troubled waters for himself as three FIRs have been filed against him on allegations of flouting COVID-19 norms. On January 11, the second case has been filed against Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar for violating COVID-19 …

COVID: Karnataka HC issues notice to Congress for conducting 'Mekedatu Padayatra', seeks reply on Jan 14
2 years, 11 months ago

COVID: Karnataka HC issues notice to Congress for conducting 'Mekedatu Padayatra', seeks reply on Jan 14

India TV News  

A notice has been issued to Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee by the High Court of Karnataka on Wednesday for conducting 'Mekedatu padayatra' amid COVID-19 fear situation in the state. A division bench of Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi and Justice Suraj Govindaraj while hearing a Public interest litigation filed by advocate Nagendra Prasad, has directed the political party to also …

Karnataka Police file second case against DK Shivakumar for padayatra; 40 others also named
3 years ago

Karnataka Police file second case against DK Shivakumar for padayatra; 40 others also named

Hindustan Times  

Police in Karnataka's Ramanagara have filed a second case against state Congress chief DK Shivakumar and 40 otehrs, including his brother, Lok Sabha MP DK Suresh, for allegedly violating Covid-19 norms during the Shivakumar-led ‘padayatra’ demanding early implementation of the Mekedatu drinking water project across the Cauvery in the southern state. Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar “Around 41 persons, including …

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai reviews Covid situation, extends curbs till Jan end
3 years ago

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai reviews Covid situation, extends curbs till Jan end

India Today  

In view of the surge in Covid-19 cases, the Karnataka government decided to extend guidelines till the end of the month. The decision was taken after Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday chaired a review meeting on the Covid situation via video conferencing in Bengaluru. Meanwhile, district collectors and the Superintendent of Police have been ordered to strictly enforce Covid …

COVID: Karnataka further eases curbs with effect from July 5
3 years, 6 months ago

COVID: Karnataka further eases curbs with effect from July 5

India TV News  

In the wake of Karnataka registering more number of recoveries, the state government on Saturday announced further relaxations in COVID-19-related restrictions allowing certain activities, including re-opening of religious places and conducting of weddings. The relaxations would be in place for the next 15 days from July 6, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said after chairing a meeting with his Cabinet …

Karnataka High Court Seeks Report On FIR Against Alleged Corruption In BBMP's Bed Allocation
3 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka High Court Seeks Report On FIR Against Alleged Corruption In BBMP's Bed Allocation

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday orally directed the State government to by next week submit a report of the Investigating officer probing the case regarding alleged corruption and malpractice in allocating beds through the BBMP's centralised bed allocation system for COVID patients. A division bench of Chief Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Aravind Kumar orally directed the State government …

Fines On General Public, No Action On Politicians: Delhi High Court Issues Notice To Centre, EC On Plea For Mask Protocol In Poll Campaigns
3 years, 9 months ago

Fines On General Public, No Action On Politicians: Delhi High Court Issues Notice To Centre, EC On Plea For Mask Protocol In Poll Campaigns

Live Law  

A division bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jasmeet Singh of the Delhi High Court has issued notice to and sought replies from the Centre and the Election Commission on a plea for all poll-bound states - namely, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam, West Bengal - and the Union Territory of Puducherry to ensure masks are mandatorily worn during …

Karnataka's Manipal Institute of Technology Declared Containment Zone After 52 Covid-19 Cases in 2 Days
3 years, 9 months ago

Karnataka's Manipal Institute of Technology Declared Containment Zone After 52 Covid-19 Cases in 2 Days

News 18  

After 52 covid-19 positive cases were reported in Manipal Institute of Technology, in Udupi, Karnataka, authorities declared the campus a containment zone on Wednesday evening. Udupi district officials stated that they are tracking the students and collecting details about the number of Covid-19 cases reported in the MAHE campus. Udupi district reported 33 Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, of which 27 …

Coronavirus | Slight spurt in cases in the recent days
4 years, 1 month ago

Coronavirus | Slight spurt in cases in the recent days

The Hindu  

There is a slight increase in COVID-19 cases in the last couple of days, said doctors at Tirunelveli Medical College and Hospital here on Wednesday. Shopkeepers were also not insisting on their customers to wear face masks any more and the practice of thermal scanning to check body temperature had been discontinued in many places. Interestingly, recent COVID-19 cases were …

Karnataka to fine people Rs 1,000 for not wearing masks as COVID cases climb
4 years, 3 months ago

Karnataka to fine people Rs 1,000 for not wearing masks as COVID cases climb

Deccan Chronicle  

With COVID-19 count crossing the 10K mark for the second time in a week in Karnataka, the State government has decided to penalise people not wearing masks. Karnataka has already recorded 6.11 lakh cases and stands third in the country, while it stands second in number of active cases. On Thursday, Karnataka recorded 10070 fresh COVID-19 cases, for which the …

Congress seeks judicial inquiry into Karnataka govt\'s COVID spending
4 years, 3 months ago

Congress seeks judicial inquiry into Karnataka govt\'s COVID spending

Deccan Chronicle  

Congress in Karnataka has come down heavily on the State government over spending on combating COVID-19 pandemic and urged the government to moot a judicial inquiry into irregularities that has taken place during the last six months. Raking up the issue in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, KPCC President D K Shivakumar said that even the packages announced by the …

Active number of covid-19 cases in Karnataka breaches 15,000-mark
4 years, 6 months ago

Active number of covid-19 cases in Karnataka breaches 15,000-mark

Live Mint  

Bengaluru: The total number of active cases in Karnataka on Tuesday stood at 15,297. With 1,498 new covid-19 cases getting reported in the state in the 24 hours until 5 pm on Tuesday, taking the overall tally to 26,815. If the current surge continues, then Karnataka could get to the estimated 20,000-25,000 active case count well before mid-August as stated …

No community transmission of Covid-19 in Karnataka: State govt tells Centre
4 years, 6 months ago

No community transmission of Covid-19 in Karnataka: State govt tells Centre

Live Mint  

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Tuesday told a central team that community spread of COVID-19 was not happening in the state. Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa today held discussions with the team consisting of Arti Ahuja Additional Secretary- Health and Family Welfare and P Raveendran, Director- Emergency Medical Relief, regarding COVID-19 situation in the state. We are still in between …

Covid cases spike in Karnataka as transmission shifts from travelers to local sources
4 years, 6 months ago

Covid cases spike in Karnataka as transmission shifts from travelers to local sources

India Today  

Over the last week, Karnataka has registered an unusual spike in Covid-19 cases. Between June 28 and July 2, it recorded over 1,000 new cases almost every day, and on Thursday, this number shot up to over 1,500 - the largest single-day rise in new cases for any state after the three worst affected states of Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and …

PHOTOS: Karnataka observes Mask Day amid Covid-19 crisis
4 years, 6 months ago

PHOTOS: Karnataka observes Mask Day amid Covid-19 crisis

Hindustan Times  

PHOTOS: Karnataka observes Mask Day amid Covid-19 crisis With Karnataka observing ‘Mask Day’ today, Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said that the state has organised a walk from Vidhana Soudha to Cubbon Park to create awareness about the importance of wearing a mask as a preventive measure against COVID-19. We have organised a walk from Vidhana Soudha to create awareness about …

Coronavirus | Mask Day 2020: Karnataka observes Mask Day amid Covid-19 crisis
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus | Mask Day 2020: Karnataka observes Mask Day amid Covid-19 crisis

Hindustan Times  

With Karnataka observing ‘Mask Day’ today, Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said that the state has organised a walk from Vidhana Soudha to Cubbon Park to create awareness about the importance of wearing a mask as a preventive measure against COVID-19. Bengaluru: Mounted police personnel take part in 'Mask Day' rally organised by Karnataka government in the wake of coronavirus pandemic, …

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