Close shave for passengers as bus catches fire in Vijayapura
Vijayapura: Passengers had a narrow escape when the bus they were travelling in from Bengaluru to Vijayapura was gutted in fire moments after they deboarded it on Friday morning, police said.
The incident occurred at Hittanahalli village on the outskirts of Viajayapura, they said.
The driver noticed smoke in the bus and immediately got all the passengers, deboarded leaving behind their belongings. The bus caught fire and was reduced to ashes in no time, police said.
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The reason behind the incident was not known.
Soon after learning about the incident, police and the fire brigade rushed to the spot and doused the fire.
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Pune schools, colleges to remain shut on Monday for cycling event
Pune (PTI): Schools, colleges and other educational institutions in several parts of Pune will remain closed on Monday in view of 'Pune Grand Tour 2026', an international cycling event, officials said on Sunday.
The decision has been taken as the prologue race of the event will be held in the city on Monday, for which major roads will remain closed to traffic from 9 am to 6 pm, they said.
The Pune traffic department has issued directives about road closures for the cycle race in key areas, including Ganesh Khind, Jangli Maharaj and Fergusson roads.
The five-day Continental Road Cycling Race for Men, from January 19 to 23, will wind through a 437 km route across the Deccan Plateau and Sahyadri Range, featuring sharp bends and challenging elevations.
The event has attracted 171 riders from 29 teams across 35 countries.
Pune District Collector Jitendra Dudi issued orders declaring a one-day holiday for educational institutions located in the areas of Fergusson College, Ganeshkhind, Jangli Maharaj and adjoining internal roads to avoid inconvenience to students and parents.
The holiday will apply to all anganwadis, government and private schools, junior and senior colleges, and professional educational institutions in the limits of Shivajinagar-Ghole Road, Vishrambaugwada-Kasba, Dhole Patil Road, Bhawani Peth, Aundh-Baner, Kothrud-Bavdhan, Sinhagad Road and Warje-Karvenagar ward offices.
Police have appealed to the citizens to use the Metro and avoid commuting by road.
