In Karnataka, 22 new Corona positive cases were reported today, taking the total number to 557, which includes 21 deaths and 223 discharges. Maximum number of 11 cases reported from Belagavi today are secondary contacts.<br />'' <br />'' The Health and Family Welfare Minister B Sriramulu will inaugurate 17 blood donation points in Bengaluru today to tie over shortage of blood. The Red Cross Society will also launch a helpline number for the donors to call up to donate blood.<br />'' <br />'' The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Principal Secretary L K Atheeq has informed that Karnataka stands third after Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh in generating employment under MGNREGA programme.<br />'' <br />'' Works are being undertaken in almost all villages of 6,000 Gram Panchayat level. Mr. Atheeq said that 24.24 lakh person-days of work is generated providing employment to about 1.8 lakh people who are paid 275 rupees for one person day.<br />'' <br />'' Leader of the Opposition Siddaramaiah has urged the Government to purchase agriculture produce from farmers who are in distress and distribute food grains to the poor for free. He was speaking after holding a meeting with Opposition party leaders, farmers and labour unions in Bengaluru <br />