Semi-lockdown in Karnataka

The Karnataka government has declared restrictions and announced new guidelines till January 19 in the wake of an unprecedented surge of Covid-19 cases

The Karnataka government has declared restrictions and announced new guidelines till January 19 in the wake of an unprecedented surge of Covid-19 cases in the state on Tuesday.

The night curfew has been extended till January 19 and weekend curfew is also being imposed as a preventive measure to check the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Speaking to reporters after a marathon meeting held to discuss the prevailing situation in the state held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, Minister for Health K. Sudhakar has stated that classes from 1 to 9 standards have been suspended.

Pubs, bars, restaurants, theatres will operate with 50% of their capacity during weekdays. At any given point of time, the devotee’s number is restricted to 50 in all…read more