<span style="color: #222222;">Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa and his council of ministers, Governor, film actors and public at large lighted the lamps expressing their solidarity in combating COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking to media persons later, the Chief Minister said that the act of lighting the lamp signifies the importance of public support in stopping the pandemic.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">He appealed to people to stay at home, maintain social distancing and stay safe. AIR correspondent that public resolve to break the chain of the pandemic gained strength yesterday through the activity of lighting the lamp. Karnataka is one of the states in the country with over 100 COVID 19 positive cases.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Bengaluru Urban, Mysuru, Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada, Bidar, Ballary, Belagavi, Chickballapur are impacted the most. With seven new cases yesterday the total Positive cases in the state have gone up to 151. However there are discharges too being reported. Till now 12 Positive cases have recovered and discharged. </span><br />''  <br />