
Karnataka CM hints at tougher curbs
The Hindu
In the light of rising COVID-19 cases in Karnataka, especially in Bengaluru, Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa has convened a high-level meeting here on Monday.
The cases in the State has been on the rise in the last fortnight with the detection of many clusters. Besides, neighbouring Maharashtra and Kerala are also reporting higher cases, which has raised fears of a second wave in the State due to limited restriction on inter-State movement.
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