The examinations are cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the announcement was made by Education Minister S. Suresh Kumar on June 4, 2022. All students, who are to attend examinations this year, will be considered passed.

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• Karnataka CET Timetable
• SSLC Time Table
• Exam Dates
• PUC College List in Karnataka
• PUC/CET/Comedk Tutions
• ComedK Exam in Karnataka
• CET Exam in Karnataka
• Exam results

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The 2021 SSLC examination will be conducted in the 3rd week of July, according to the state Education Minister, Suresh Kumar. There will be a one-day examination comprising of 3 core subjects such as Maths, Science and Social.

Karnataka 2nd PUC Examinations Cancelled

SSLC Revision On Doordarshan Chandana

Doordarshan Chandana will broadcast ‘Punara Manana’, revision classes for SSLC students beginning April 29, 2020. Teachers will guide students from 3 PM to 4:30 PM. This is a great idea and we hope the Education Department in Karnataka will continue with this novel offering every year.

1. The classes will start with mathematics and science for 16 days from April 29 to May 14.
2. From May 15, teachers will discuss a model question paper prepared by the SSLC board.
3. From May 16, social science will be taught for 6 days dedicated to attempted a model paper.
4. Kannada and English revision will be broadcasted on remaining days.

Also See:

• Karnataka SSLC Results
• Karnataka 2nd PUC timetable
• Exam Dates
• PUC, CBSE, ICSE schools in Karnataka
• Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board – conducts SSLC in Karnataka

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SOP For Karnataka High Court – Entry To The High Court Premises

• Advocates, litigants and parties-in-person will be allowed to enter only if they have a soft or hard copy of a specific order allowing them to do so.
• Passes to advocates, officers and litigants who have been directed to be physically present in the court will be issued by the Registrar by email. Requests for passes may be submitted by sending an email to regadmin@hck.gov.in.
• Advocates and parties-in-person may be permitted to enter for rectification of office objections. This may be completed in the food court complex on the first floor.
• Advocates entering the court for rectification purposes may not be accompanied by more than one advocate colleague and an authorized clerk.
• Entry and exit will be permitted only through gate No. 5
• Entry will be permitted only after verification of identity documents and temperature scanning.
• Court staff, police personnel and all official vehicles may use gate No. 2 for entry and exit.
• The names and cell phone numbers of all visitors will be noted on entry.
• Anyone entering the court premises must wear a proper face mask, preferably the N95 face mask and gloves.
• Entry will not be permitted to anyone showing symptoms of COVID-19
• Social distancing guidelines must be strictly followed.
• Use of elevators limited to 50% carrying capacity

Read: Interdistrict And Inter State Travel Pass During Lockdown In Karnataka

SOP For Karnataka High Court – Hearing Of Cases

• All benches will hear cases in virtual mode

Physical Filing Of Cases

• Facility for new filing of Interlocutory Applications, Memos, Demand draft/Cheques and extra documents is available at the Filing Counter near Gate no. 5. Prior appointments are not required.
• Filing counters timings:
  • Monday to Friday: 10.30 am to 1.30 pm and 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm
  • Working Saturdays: 10.30 am to 12.30 pm

Timings and number of filing counters may be reduced based on the availability of staff

• No crowding is permitted around the filing counter. Queues must be maintained with 6feet distance between 2 people
• Documents will not be accepted by a person who is not wearing a face mask.

SOP For Karnataka High Court – E-Filing Of Cases

• In urgent cases, advocates or parties-in-person may file matters by forwarding the appeal/petition and annexures if any, in a scanned PDF format to regjudicial@hck.gov.in. Soft copies of the same may also be sent to advgenefiling@gmail.com for civil matters and sppofficeefiling@gmail.com for criminal matters.
• All pages of the petition must be signed by the lawyer and the petitioner or his/her authorized agent.
• Hard copies of the complete petition must be submitted when the High Courts resume normal functioning.
• In case of urgency, statements of objections, replies. Memos and affidavits may also be e-filed as per the method mentioned above.

SOP For Karnataka High Court – Memos For Posting

• Memos for urgent Preliminary hearings/ admissions and orders and final hearings may be sent only by e-mail to regjudicial@hck.gov.in. This must state the applicant’s cell phone number and email id. It must be accompanied by a brief note explaining the urgency.
• If the memo does not cover sufficient details, the prayer for listing/ e-filing may be rejected.
• Memo for the posting of newly filed cases will not be entertained.
• Court fees payable for the above may be made online through the “Online Copy Application/ Court Fee Payment” portal of the Karnataka High Court or through the Khajane II interface on k2.karnataka.gov.in.

Space For Notaries, Oath Commissioners And Compliance Of Office Objections

• Notaries and Oath Commissioners may occupy the parking open space between the Food Court and Old KGID Building
• Office objections can be compiled or rectified on the 1^st floor of the food court. Timings:
  • Monday to Friday: 11 am to 1.00 pm
  • Working Saturdays: 11 am to 12.30 pm

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As a result of the high number of COVID-19 cases being reported daily, the functioning of the district and trial judiciary will be restricted until further notice. In light of this new SOP has been issued for district and trial courts. Below are the salient points.

Read: SOP For Karnataka High Court – Highlights

SOP For District And Trial Courts – Filing Of Cases

• E-filing of cases through CIS software or by emailing a copy of scanned documents to the respective districts to be followed as far as possible.
• Separate counters to be set up outside main court buildings for physical filing for civil and criminal matters. Social distancing to be maintained by queueing for physical filing.
  • Para-legal volunteers to monitor the use of masks and social distancing at these counters.
  • Officers to have sufficient masks, gloves and sanitisers
  • Advocates/ parties-in-person/ advocate’s clerks to give their mobile number and email ID in the presentation form/ vakalathnama
• Additional counters to be set up for filing interlocutory applications, payment of process fee, court fees and submitting challans.
• Exclusive counter to be set up for filing of pleadings, interlocutory applications, etc.
• Specific time to be allotted to acceptance of sureties and execution of bonds

Read: Interdistrict And Inter State Travel Pass During Lockdown In Karnataka

SOP For District And Trial Courts – Entry To Court Premises

• Unnecessary entry of litigant, advocates and parties-in-person to not be permitted
• Typists, job typists, Xerox operators, oath commissioners and notaries will not be permitted to enter the court precincts.
• No more than 50-60% of staff members to be permitted entry at a time.
• All entrants to be subject to thermal screening at entry points. Individuals showing symptoms of COVID-19 will not be permitted entry to the court complex.
• Parking of the 2 and 4-wheelers belonging to judicial officers, staff members and government officers is allowed in the court compound. This is not permitted for advocates or litigants.

SOP For District And Trial Courts – Hearing Of Cases

• District and trial courts to take up only urgent/ emergent matters, ball applications and petitions. These cases will be heard through video conferencing.
• 15 date given cases each to be listed in the forenoon and afternoon sessions. The cases that are not listed for a particular date to be given another date using the CIS auto dating facility. No case to remain undated.
• Recording to evidence to be postponed till further notice.
• Judicial Officers to make all possible efforts to deliver judgements in cases where judgements are reserved.
• Remand proceedings to be conducted away from the main court building, witness lounge, sheds, etc.
• Statement recording to be conducted preferably through video conferencing. Courts will have the discretion to record statements by allowing the witness’s physical presence.
• Requisition for recording statement to be sent through the concerned court’s email.

SOP For District And Trial Courts – Sanitization

• Court premises to be sanitized once a week.
• Canteens, food outlets and bar association premises within the court precincts to remain closed.
• Separate counter to be maintained to sell stamps.
• Lift usage to be avoided. When required, lifts to carry only 50% of their capacity
• Doorknobs and handles, control buttons in lifts and stair railings to be sanitized twice a day with 70% alcohol-based disinfectant
• Partitions on dais and witness boxes to be cleaned after every new witness

In addition, Principal judges and principal district judges are free to take additional measures as per local conditions.

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Industrial establishments and private companies can run vaccination drives for their employees and dependents. This has been permitted through  The Liberalized Pricing and Accelerated National Covid-19 Vaccination Strategy as issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on April 21^st, 2021 and a DO letter issued on May 19^th 2021.

The ministry recently issues further clarifications regarding queries about the vaccination drive.

Read: List Of COVID Vaccine Hospitals In Bangalore

COVID Vaccination At Private Companies In Bangalore- Who Is Eligible?

Companies can vaccinate their employees and the employee’s dependents at Industrial and private workplace COVID Vaccination Centers (CVCs). The criteria for dependents stands as defined by the respective employers. In most cases, it would cover the employee’s spouse and children over the age of 18 years.

Read: BBMP Free COVID 19 Testing In Bangalore – Zonal Helpline Numbers

COVID Vaccination At Private Companies In Bangalore – How To Procure The Vaccine?

Industrial CVCs and private workplace CVCs can procure vaccinations for their employees and dependents from a private hospital. Employers in Bangalore can tie up with BBMP approved hospitals to procure vaccinations as per the number of employees and employee dependents. To do so they may submit an application on behalf of the company to:

• Name: Dr. Sudarshan,
• Address: District RCH Officer BBMP, Dasappa Maternity Hospital, Opp to Town Hall, Bangalore 560002
• Mobile No. +91-94480-55948

Once approval is given by the BBMP, the concerned hospital can create an account on the Company’s name on the COWIN website. The vaccinations given to all employees and dependents at the CVCs will then mention the Company name on the “Vaccination Certificate”.

Read: Full List Of COVID-19 Triage Centers In Bangalore

Clarifications For Governments CVCs

Government CVCs can use the free vaccines supplied by the Government of India to vaccinate beneficiaries over the age of 45 years. Vaccine doses for beneficiaries between the age of 18 and 45 years will have to be procured by the state/UT governments directly from vaccine manufacturers.

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• COVID-19 Helpline Numbers In Karnataka
• List Of COVID Vaccine Hospitals In Karnataka
• Patient Management In Triage Centers

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Read: List Of COVID Vaccine Hospitals In Bangalore

Read: COVID Vaccination At Private Companies in Bangalore

New Guidelines For COVID Vaccination In Karnataka – Highlights

Vaccination For Adults Over The Age Of 45 Years

• Covishield
  • Citizens can register for the 1^st dose. Those in urban areas can complete the registration online while those in rural areas can register themselves on-site at the nearest vaccination center.
  • Citizens scheduled for their 2^nd dose can get the same by visiting the nearest COVID vaccination center. No prior registration is required.
• Covaxin
  • Vaccines are currently unavailable for the 1^st dose.
  • Citizens due for the second dose will receive an SMS notification for the same. They can visit the designated COVID vaccination center as mentioned in the SMS on the scheduled date for the second dose.

Vaccination For Adults In The 18- 45 Year Age Group

• Vaccines are currently unavailable for the general public. There is no registration being conducted online or on site at the vaccination centers,
• Front line workers and priority/vulnerable groups will be informed of the date and time of vaccination by designated nodal officers.

New Guidelines For COVID Vaccination In Karnataka – Pointers To Remember

It is important for all citizens to adhere to these guidelines. Those eligible and scheduled for vaccinations should take appropriate measures to control their exposure. Wearing a mask is compulsory for everyone.

Also, ensure that you maintain social distancing and do not crowd around the vaccination centers. Only those scheduled for the vaccine should go to the vaccination centers.

The government also announced a new set of guidelines for patient treatment in triage areas. Not all patients presenting with a positive COVID test result require hospitalization. However, if you do notice symptoms, get yourself tested and consult a doctor at the earliest.

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• Full List Of COVID-19 Triage Centers In Bangalore

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Patients are to be managed here by qualified medical professionals including MBBS AYUSH/ PG residents and interns. Based on the protocols, patients who have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus shall be advised for home isolation or shifted to CCC, DCHC or DCH facilities.

Read: Full List Of COVID-19 Triage Centers In Bangalore

Patient Management In Triage Centers – Assessment Of Patients

Medical professionals will assess patients based on the symptoms presented, vital signs, presence of existing co-morbidities and any ongoing medications or treatments. They will be categorized under 6 heads.

• A:  Asymptomatic patients with SpO2 >94% with room air
• B: Patients with mild symptoms and SpO2 >94% with room air
• C: Patients with existing comorbidities and SpO2 >94% with room air
• D and E: Patients showing signs of pneumonia and SpO2 <94% with room air
• F: Patients with signs of sepsis/ septic shock/ MODS and SpO2 <94% with room air

Doctors may take the following decisions based on the above assessment.

• Patients in Group A, B and C will be sent for home isolation or to a CCC
• Patients in group D will be admitted in Wards
• Patients in group E will be admitted in HDU
• Patients in group F will be admitted in the ICU

Patient Management In Triage Centers-  Treatment Protocol

Any patient with signs of breathlessness and an oxygen saturation< 94% can be started on oxygen according to need irrespective of the RTPCR status. The following may also be given:

• Inj. Low molecular weight Heparin 40 mcg S/C stat
• Inj. Methyl Prednisolone 40mg IV state/ Inj. Dexamethasone 6mg IV stat

If required COVID Awake Repositioning Proning (CARP) protocol should be initiated.

Blood sampling for the COVID-19 panel, ECG and GRBS can be conducted in the triage area and Chest X-rays and HRCT Thorax can be planned once the patient stabilizes.

Zoning of Hospitals and Treatment Centers

Wards in Hospitals and Treatment Centers are to be categorized as per the following guidelines.

• Zone A: Ward/ floor for patients not requiring oxygen
• Zone B1: Ward/ floor for patients requiring 1-5 liters of oxygen per minute
• Zone B2: Ward/ floor for patients requiring 5-10 liters of oxygen per minute
• Zone C: Ward/ floor for patients requiring 10-15 liters of oxygen per minute
• Zone D: Ward/ floor for patients requiring more than 15 liters of oxygen per minute

Patient Management In Triage Centers – Requirements For Triage Areas

The government has also listed criteria that all triage areas must comply with:

• A single point of entry manned by security personnel
• Adequate area to receive patients arriving in ambulances. This area must be manned by at least 1 nursing staff and 1 group D worker.
• Patients must be accommodated on trolleys until they can be shifted to the designated area.
• Triage areas should have a minimum of 5-10 doctors and interns from specialties other than general medicine, pulmonary medicine and anesthesia.
• A proper waiting area should be demarcated for patients waiting to be triaged
• The center should have sufficient wheelchairs and trolleys.

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The triage centers set up for COVID care are walk in facilities and will work 24×7. You don’t need to call helplines such as 1912 or 108 to get treatment in the centers.

Once you walk into the centers, the doctors will assess your condition and if required you will moved to the COVID Care Center (CCC) attached to the triage center.

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BBMP COVID Care Triage Centers In Bangalore

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The decision was announced by Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa following a meeting the Karnataka State Government had with the Technical Advisory Committee, regarding the sharp spike in the number of COVID 19 cases in Karnataka. The lockdown is being further extended to curb the quick spread of this virus.

The people who violate these rules may be charged under the provisions stated under the Disaster Management Act of 2005 (Section 51 – Section 60). Section 188 of the IPC (Indian Penal Code) may also be used.

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Karnataka Lockdown – What’s Allowed And What’s Not?

The Karnataka government had issued a guideline for the public earlier when the lockdown was imposed on the 27^th of April 2021. Certain changes have been made to this guideline and the revised lockdown guideline comes into force from the 10^th of May 2021 and will be valid till .

The Chief Secretary and Chairman of the State Executive Committee have authorized the Chief Commissioner of BBMP, Police Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, Superintendents of Police, Department Heads, and other Authorities to strictly implement these new sets of rules beginning from the 10^th of May.

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Travel -What Is Allowed?

Vehicles may be permitted to operate in the following cases.

• Passenger vehicles, Autos, and Taxis permitted in the following cases
• Students who have to appear for an exam (Hall ticket can be used as travel pass)
• State government and Central government employees (Who have been permitted to work- must produce their official ID)
• Construction workers (Who have passes issued by their company)
• Patients, their attendants, or people in a  medical emergency heading towards a hospital
• To get tested for Coronavirus/ getting vaccinated
• Inter-state, intra-state, inter-district movement
• Inter-state and intra-state movement of passenger vehicles permitted in case of an emergency as mentioned in the guideline
• Inter-district movement of buses and passenger vehicles in the case of an emergency
• Must strictly follow the prevailing guidelines by the Department of Health and Family Welfare
• Airport Buses/ Airport Taxis
• Permission will be granted only after the traveler produces valid travel documents
• Goods vehicles
• Movement of all kinds of cargo
• Empty goods vehicles will also be permitted to move
• Ambulances
• Flights and Trains
  • Only those trains and flights that are scheduled will continue to operate during this phase of lockdown
  • The travelers can use their train tickets/flight tickets as passes while traveling by personal vehicle, taxis, auto-rickshaws to the train station/airport

Movement Of People

Movement of individuals will be allowed only based on guidelines by the government

• People can buy essential items from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. It is recommended to walk to your nearby stores
• Health professionals, other allowed employees such as delivery executives can use vehicles
• Inter-state travel of individuals will be based on the pass system

 Travel – What’s Not Allowed?

The following modes of transportations wouldn’t be permitted to operate during this period of lockdown.

• Public buses
• Private buses
• Metro Railway Services
• Autos, rickshaws, and taxis (Except in the case of an emergency)
• Private vehicles (Except for an emergency/ getting essential services)

Medical And Health Services Is Allowed During Karnataka Lockdown

• All hospitals, Nursing homes, and clinics will function (Government/Private)
• This includes Veterinary hospitals and AYUSH
• Medical laboratories, Para-medical facilities, Research labs will operate
• Pharmacies, medical equipment suppliers, blood banks will function regularly
• Manufacturing units related to medical supplies and medical goods permitted to function
• All medical and health care workers, Para-medics, mid-wives, and hospital employees exempted from lockdown
• Inter and intradistrict, inter and Intra State movement of all health care and medical professional/workers, and  health care support services permitted

Karnataka Lockdown – Delivery Of Food And Essential Services

All services involving the distribution of food and other essential items are permitted.

• All shops dealing with food and essential services are permitted to function between 6:00 am and 10:00 am

• Sale of vegetables and fruits on pushcarts permitted (6:00 am-6:00 pm)
• Milk booths and outlets of HOPCOMS can function (6:00 am- 6:00 pm)
• Home delivery of essential goods to be encouraged during this time
• Public Distribution System shops are also permitted to function
• All food and related industries will function
• Operation of all facilities involved in the supply chain of essential goods/services permitted
• This includes manufacturers, wholesale dealers, and retailers

Are Liquor Outlets And Bars Open During Karnataka Lockdown?

• Only take away services are permitted at standalone liquor outlets and shops (6:00 am- 10:00 am)
• Bars to remain closed

Karnataka Lockdown  And Hotels/ Eateries/ Restaurants

• Only those hotels, hospitality services, and restaurants housing health officials, healthcare workers, Government officials, Police, stranded people including tourists, and those that operate as facilities for quarantine permitted to function.
• Hotels, eateries, and restaurants can operate their kitchens
• Only take away and home-delivery of food items allowed

Is Educational Institutions Working?

• All educational institutions (Public/Private) to remain closed
• Online classes/ distance education permitted
• Exams that are scheduled will be conducted

Karnataka Lockdown – Religious Places/ Marriages/ Funerals

• Places of worship closed for public
• No religious gatherings are permitted
• Rituals/ prayers may be performed by the religious personnel involved (No visitors are allowed)
• A maximum of 40 people can attend  a marriage
• Only 5 people permitted to attend funeral/cremation
• The attendees have to strictly adhere to CAB (COVID 19 Appropriate Behavior)

Karnataka Lockdown And Sports And Games

• All sports complexes, Gymnasiums, stadiums, playgrounds, Swimming pools for the public to remain closed
• Playground and stadia may be used for practice and for organizing sports events
• No spectators are allowed
• Swimming pools operating under the Swimming Federation of India may be used for training by sports persons

Shopping And Entertainment During Karnataka Lockdown

• Shopping malls to remain closed
• Assembly halls and auditoriums will be closed
• Social gatherings are prohibited
• Cinema halls, Amusement parks, theatres, bars, clubs, assembly halls to remain closed for the public

Other Social Services

• Juvenile homes, after-care homes, observation homes exempted from lockdown
• Operation of homes for physically/mentally challenged, children, senior citizens, destitute, women, and widows are permitted by the government
•  Works related to Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act ( MGNREGA)allowed

State Government Offices /Employees

The following state government offices and employees are exempted from this lockdown.

• Essential services including Electricity, Sanitation, Water Authority
• Police, Civil Defense services, Prison services, Fire and Rescue, Disaster Management, Home Guards, District/Sub-Registrar’s office, Revenue Department
• Courts and judicial offices
• Offices and operations under the Forest Department
• Government health and medical education
• DCP Office, Sub-ordinate offices
• Urban Local Bodies, BBMP
• MS Building by DPAR and Secretariat offices in Vidhan Soudha,  Vikas Soudha P (Separate guidelines issued for functioning)
• Treasury
• Urban Local Bodies, Officers/Volunteers of NGO’s deployed by the BBMP, and Deputy Commissioners involved in work related to COVID 19
• All officers, staff, and offices deputed for COVID 19 related work
• All other state government employees are encouraged to work from home

Central Government Offices, Employees, Public Corporations

The following offices and corporations under the central government will function during this lockdown in Karnataka.

• Essential Services (Telecom services etc)
• Defense Services, Central Armed Police Forces, Defense PSUs, Telecommunication
• Public Utility Services including the following Petroleum, CNG, LPG, PNG
• Post Offices
• Power generation and transmission
• Disaster Management Units
• Early Warning Agencies
• Treasury- Pay and Accounts Office, Field Offices, and financial advisors of Controller General Of Accounts. (Only a minimum amount of staff is permitted)
• Reserve Bank of India
• All Central Banks
• Financial markets and Microfinance institutions run by RBI, NPCI, CCIL
• Payment System operators
• Only a minimum number of staff is permitted for banks and financial services
• Customs Clearance at borders and airports
•  Railways and operation related
• National Informatics Centre

Private Services

The following commercial services and private establishments are permitted to function during this 14-day lockdown

• Private banks, insurance companies, and ATM’s
• E-Commerce companies and staff involved in the distribution and home delivery
• Electronic media
• Print media
• Telecommunication, cable network, broadcasting services, and internet providers
• Unrestricted movement permitted for employees and vehicles of Telecom and internet service providers (Official ID must be produced)
• Essential employees of IT companies. (Remaining employees may work from home)
• Ware3housing and cold storage
• Aviation and all services related
• Private security
• Capital and debt market and related services

Agriculture And Industries

• Operation of all agriculture and related activities permitted
• The related activities include Dairy, Meat, Poultry, and Fisheries
• All shops, warehouses, farmlands, machinery suppliers, and workers involved in farming allowed to function during lockdown ( From 6:00 am – 10:00 am outside containment zone)
• All industries and related establishments can function during the lockdown.
• However, the garment manufacturing industry is not allowed to function during these 14 days
• The staff of these industries has to produce their official ID/authorization issued by the respective industrial establishment

Industries (Government and Private given below may operate outside containment zone)

• All industries and related establishments dealing with the manufacturing of essential goods
• Units of production where the continuous process is required
• Those Industries, Production Units, and other Industrial Establishments that operate with workers and staff who are onsite (Staying within the premises)

Construction And Related Activities (Outside Containment Zones)

• All activities related to construction permitted where they have workers and staff onsite
• The National Directives for COVID 19 management must be adhered to
• Road construction and related activities permitted
• All constructions related to medical and health infrastructure
• Preparation works before monsoon allowed

Export Related Activities

Starting from 7th June, all units engaged in export related activities can function with 30% capacity outside containment areas. Units with more than 1000 employees needs to do Covid test for at least 10% of the employees randomly in twice a week

Keep in mind that only those establishments that are outside the containment zone can operate during the lockdown period. The Chief Commissioner of BBMP and the Deputy Commissioners are to enforce these rules strictly. Section 144 of the CrPC (1973) may be used for enforcing social distancing during this lockdown.

SOPs for regulating travel in trains and airplanes will also be enforced strictly during this time.

COVID-19 Online Resources

• India COVID-19 Tracker
• CoVID-19 Red, Orange, Green Zone interactive map
• Corona Watch Mobile App from Govt of Karnataka

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The Karnataka government has imposed restrictions on weddings due to the lockdown. The state will be under complete lockdown till May 24, 2021. Couples will now be able to plan a small traditional wedding with a limited guest list instead of having to rely on technology to complete the wedding rites.

How To Get Permission To Conduct Wedding During Lockdown

Wedding organizers have to submit the invitation card along with a duly signed application or any other relevant document to the concerned Joint Commissioner of the BBMP Zone (if you are in the BBMP area) or the concerned Tahsildar in the districts in order to get permission.  On the receipt of the application, 40 passes will be allocated for a wedding. The pass shall not transferable.

Adversary For Conducting A Wedding During COVID-19

The advisory for events like marriages mentions the following guidelines.

• Marriages can be held with no more than 40 guests.
• The event must be conducted in a public place with good natural ventilation. Weddings should not be conducted in air-conditioned halls.
• Sanitizers must be provided at the entrance and at other appropriate places
• Washrooms to have soap and water for all guests to wash their hands
• The venue must be clean and hygienic
• An individual must be nominated at the nodal person to oversee all arrangements and co-ordination at the venue
• A list of all attendees must be maintained with their contact details
• Spitting is prohibited in all public places
• All guests must have their temperature taken with a thermal scanner before entering the venue.
• Consumption of liquor, tobacco, gutka, and paan is not allowed.

Conducting Wedding During COVID-19 – Guidelines For Guests

• All guests must install the Aarogya Setu app and have their Bluetooth on
• People from containment areas cannot attend the event
• Guests with pass are only allowed to enter the venue
• People above the age of 65 years, children below the age of 10 years and pregnant women will not be allowed to attend the event.
• Any guest with a fever above 99.5˚F or 37.5˚C, cough, cold or difficulty breathing will not be permitted to attend the wedding
• Everyone involved in the wedding must wear a face mask
• Physical distance of at least 1 m should be maintained between 2 individuals

For any further COVID related clarifications, helplines may be contacted at

• 9745697456
• 080-46848600
• 080-66692000
• 14410-apthamitra

Find a complete list of COVID-19 Helpline Numbers In Karnataka

Also See

• Unlock Phase 1 Guidelines For Karnataka
• Unlock Phase 1 Guidelines For Karnataka
• Applying For Online Travel Pass Permit For Karnataka -List Of Websites
• Interdistrict And Inter State Travel Pass During Lockdown In Karnataka
• Traveling To Karnataka From Other States – Quarantine And Other Guidelines
• Quarantine Regulations In Karnataka For Interstate And International Travelers
• COVID Guidelines For Resident Welfare Associations

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