Complete lockdown in Karnataka from May 10-24; CM says Covid-19 cases rising, corona curfew failed The Karnataka government has imposed a complete lockdown for 14 days. The lockdown will start at 6 am on May 10 and end at 6 am on May 24. advertisement UPDATED: May 8, 2021 02:07 IST Covid-19 cases have rapidly increased in Karnataka in the past two weeks with a majority of them being reported from Bengaluru. (Representational image) (Photo: PTI) The Karnataka government has decided to impose a 14-day complete lockdown in the state to check the spread of Covid-19 cases. Announcing the decision Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said the state government had to impose a lockdown because the 'corona curfew' failed to achieve its objectives.