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In order to contain the unprecedented surge in coronavirus cases, the Karnataka government today imposed a curfew for a period of 14 days starting from Tuesday (April 27) 9pm. During the lockdown-like curbs, the time period for essential services has been limited to 6 am to 10 am. The administration has also announced free COVID-19 vaccination for all adults.
The curfew blueprint:
- All manufacturing units except garment factories, agricultural production and auxiliary units, medical supplies production units and in-situ construction activities will be exempted from the curfew.
- All essential shops to be open from 6 am to 10 am. After 10 am shops will close.
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Revenue minister R Ashoka, who will chair the meeting, said that all options except lockdown will be discussed. The meeting is being planned as directed by chief minister BS Yediyurappa who is receiving treatment for Covid-19 in Manipal Hospitals.
The Karnataka government will decide on imposing further restrictions or continuing night curfew in Bengaluru after an all-party meeting of ministers with city MPs and MLAs on Monday.
Revenue minister R Ashoka, who will chair the meeting, said that all options except lockdown will be discussed. The meeting is being planned as directed by chief minister BS Yediyurappa who is receiving treatment for Covid-19 in Manipal Hospitals. “Suggestions from elected representatives will be taken note of and will be conveyed to the chief minister. New guidelines for the city will be issued as per the chief minister’s advice,” Ashoka told ET.
The CM said he would consult the opposition party leaders on the next course of action and deliberate on their suggestions.
BENGALURU: Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa on Wednesday reiterated that there will be no lockdown in the state, but stringent measures implemented to contain the spread of coronavirus.
Addressing reporters on the sidelines of a function, Yediyurappa said, Barring lockdown, all other measures will be taken. Already we have imposed night curfew in some cities. If required we will extend it to some other districts as well.
The CM said he would consult the opposition party leaders on the next course of action and deliberate on their suggestions.
Karnataka lockdown news: CM BS Yediyurappa makes BIG statement as COVID-19 cases surge
Karnataka lockdown news: CM BS Yediyurappa makes BIG statement as COVID-19 cases surge
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Monday (April 12) said that a complete lockdown could be imposed in the state if need arises.
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Updated: Apr 12, 2021, 02:18 PM IST
Amid rising coronavirus COVID-19 cases in Bengaluru and other parts of Karnataka, Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Monday (April 12) said that a complete lockdown could be imposed in the state if need arises.
“People need to respond for their own good. If they don’t heed then we may have to take stringent measures. If required and if necessity arises, we will impose lockdown,” CM Yediyurappa said.
The cousins’ startup aims to help both buyers and growers
HUBBALLI: Shridhar Pawar, 30, and Sharad Kumar Suryavanshi, 29, were adversely impacted by the lockdown but spotted an opportunity in vegetables in the twin cities. The cousins floated a startup to help city dwellers get fresh vegetables at competitive prices and help growers secure a better deal for their produce.
They launched Suryavanshi and Pawar Pvt Ltd and initiated freshbuy on wheels.
Pawar, a BCA who worked as a web designer with IT majors in Bengaluru for six years, ran a web design training institute in Hubballi since 2017. He said: After the lockdown, the institute incurred losses and we had to shut it. We were inspired by the Prime Minister s Vocal for Local and chalked out a vegetable business. When we approached a few nationalised banks in Hubballi, they said they can t give loans to sell vegetables. However, Sirsi Urban Cooperative Bank stepped in. We invested Rs 4.5 lakh for the vehicle and Rs 1 lakh