China, Vietnam show way of dealing with covid without vaccine: IMF
News Network
January 10, 2021
Washington, Jan 10: China and other countries in Asia like Vietnam have shown that there is a way of dealing with a pandemic even in the absence of a vaccine, allowing the economy to get back on track, according to a top IMF official.
The playbook here is the one that includes local restrictions, rapid testing, rapid tracing and seeing these measures through until the end, until localised outbreaks subside, said Hlge Berger, Mission Chief for China and Assistant Director, Asia and Pacific Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Covid-19 vaccine will be distributed in Karnataka from Jan 11: Health Minister
News Network
January 8, 2021
Bengaluru, Jan 8: Karnataka will get 13,90,000 vials of vaccine for Covid-19 by Saturday and it will be available in all the districts by Monday, Minister for Health Dr K Sudhakar said on Friday.
Thanking the Union Government for considering Karnataka for distribution of the vaccine in the first phase of its availability, the minister said that he was in Chikkaballapur to oversee the dry run of the vaccination second phase today and preparedness of PHCs, Health Centres, Private Hospitals etc, to administer the vaccine.
Claiming that the state is fully prepared to receive and effectively distribute the vaccine to one and all, he said that the state is expected to receive 13,90,000 vials of vaccine doses and it will be distributed to all the districts.
‘Vartha Bharati’ strengthening democratic values: DyCM Dr Ashwath Narayan
Media Release
December 31, 2020
Bengaluru, Dec 31: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Dr. C N Ashwath Narayan on Thursday released the 18th annual special edition of Vartha Bharati Kannada Daily at his residence at Race Course Road here in Bengaluru.
The Dy.CM then handed over the first copies to Dilip and Melisa were present as representatives of Vartha Bharati Readers.
Dr Ashwath Narayan said af the release that, Vartha Bharati has gained immense popularity and credibility by winning hearts of Kannadigas. It has always worked to strengthen democratic values by becoming the true voice of the people. I congratulate the Chief Editor Abdussalam Puthige and his entire team on successfully entering 18th year in this illustrious journey of objective and pro people journalism.
HD Kumaraswamy terms SL Dharmegowda s suicide as political murder
HD Kumaraswamy terms SL Dharmegowda s suicide as political murder
ANI / Updated: Dec 29, 2020, 15:40 IST
Condoling the demise of
Karnataka Legislative Council, JD(S) leader and former Chief Minister
HD Kumaraswamy on Tuesday termed it as political murder . It is a political murder that has taken place today. The truth should come out as soon as possible about who is responsible for his death, said Kumaraswamy. Dharmegowda s
suicide is a sacrifice for today s polluted, unprincipled, and selfish politics. The secularism of JD(S) was tested for the position of Chairperson but in this test, Dharmegowda s heart became the victim. Those who tested it may now get the answer, he added.
Deputy Speaker of Karnataka Legislative Council found dead, suicide note recovered ANI | Updated: Dec 29, 2020 08:47 IST
Chikkamagaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 29 (ANI): The body of SL Dharmegowda, Deputy Speaker of State Legislative Council was found on a railway track near Kadur in Chikkamagaluru on Monday.
A suicide note has been recovered.
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa and Former Prime Minister and chief of Janata Dal (Secular) HD Deve Gowda have condoled the untimely demise of Dharmegowda. The untimely demise of Dharmegowda is the most unfortunate and traumatic event. May his soul rest in peace and give strength to his family and followers, CMO stated.