A cataclysmic shift brought forth by a virus that averages 80 to 120 nanometre (one nm = one thousand-millionth of a metre) is set to put the ice-cream industry in India back into deep freeze for second year in a row. Showing signs of thawing with sale picking up thanks to early advent of summer, the second wave raging across India has effectively dashed hopes of an industry that pundits believe is set for a 4.7% CAGR globally by 2022.Read More
The state government has appointed in-charge ministers for six districts. The six ministers include Sullia MLA and Fisheries Minister S Angara and Deputy Chief Minister Govind Karjol. An order in connection to this was issued today.Read More
Expressing concern over the migration of Urban population to villages during COVID Curfew, district in-charge minister Kota Srinivas Poojary has asked the officials and public to be alert and take necessary precautions.Read More
The Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has sought financial, banking and support services to trade and industry to face challenges of COVID second wave lockdown.Read More
With the district witnessing an increase in COVID cases, Deputy Commissioner G Jagadeesh has asked the officials to increase the number of ICU beds in all the government and private hospitals in the district a precautionary measure.Read More
A house in Brahmavar taluk in Udupi district was damaged due to rain on April 29.Read More
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Than just relying on the details collected from the hospital authorities on the situation of the COVID patients, Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner Dr. Rajendra K V decided to have first-hand information today.Read More
Naval authorities at Karwar have made elaborate arrangements for supporting nearly 1,500 migrant labourers by supply of essential items, rations and basic healthcare. INHS Patanjali, the first Armed Forces hospital to treat civilian COVID 19 positive patients last year, is prepared to receive civilian COVID patients if there is any emergent requirement. Read More
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued thunderstorm with lightning warning for Coastal Karnataka.Read More