Bollywood star Salman Khan celebrates his 60th Birthday
Mumbai: Dabangg Khan famed Bollywood Icon, Salman Khan, marked his 60ᵗʰ birthday in a gathering with family and close friends at his Panvel farmhouse on Thursday evening.
The actor arrived at Arpita Farms, located about one and half hour from Mumbai, accompanied by his family members, including his father Salim Khan, mother Salma Khan, brothers Sohail and Arbaaz Khan along with his wife Sshura Khan, sisters Arpita Khan Sharma and Alvira Khan Agnihotri, as well as his nephews and niece—Arhaan Khan, Nirvaan Khan, Ahil, and Ayat.
With heavy security arrangements around him, Salman Khan stepped out to acknowledge the media and cut the birthday cake with photographers at the venue.
Last evening, the Bandra-Worli Sea Link in Mumbai was lit up with a special birthday tribute for Salman, which featured his photo and a message that read: "Happy birthday, bhai"
Salman Khan, who made his acting debut in 1988 with 'Biwi Ho To Aisi', has enjoyed a career spanning over three decades. Known for his versatility, he has delivered performances across a wide range of genres, including action, comedy, romance, family dramas, and intense roles, earning him one of the largest and most loyal fan followings in history of Indian cinema.
Actors Sanjay Dutt, Aditya Roy Kapur and cricketer MS Dhoni were present in celebrating Bhaijaan's birthday.
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Have sanctioned 1,000 buses for next fiscal, says K'taka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Wednesday said the government has sanctioned procurement of 1,000 government buses in the next year’s budget.
According to him, in the current fiscal, 2,000 buses were sanctioned and many of them have already arrived.
Speaking in the Legislative Council, he alleged that the previous BJP government neither bought a single bus nor recruitment was done in the state transport department.
He was replying to BJP MLC Y M Satish’s request for buses for Ballari and Vijayanagara districts.
“From 2019 to 2023, not a single bus was purchased in the four corporations. Not even one bus. If buses are not purchased continuously for four years, what will happen to the organisation?” Reddy asked.
He recalled that the last time buses were procured and recruitments took place were in 2016, when he was the transport minister during the previous Congress government from 2013 to 2018.
“After we came to power (from 2013), we procured 6,080 new buses. Then last year, 2,000 buses were provided, and many of them have already arrived. This year too, 1,000 buses have been sanctioned in the budget,” Reddy told the House.
He noted that 9,000 people were recruited and 1,300 people were appointed on compassionate grounds during the Congress tenure.
The Minister added that around 2,000 to 2,500 buses have been refurbished.
“In total, 6,080 buses came in two years. Last year’s 2,000 buses, and now 1,000 more. Altogether, we have about 26,000 buses. Out of these, nearly one-third have been added in the last two-and-a-half years,” Reddy said.
Satish told the Minister that at least 100 red buses and about 20 Volvo buses are required for Ballari and Vijayanagara districts.
In response, Reddy said in 2022-23, 720 buses were given, and in 2024–25, 307 buses; in 2026, 140 buses—totalling 1,173 new buses were given to Kalyana Karnataka region.
There are around 4,000-odd buses in Kalyana Karnataka region, he said adding that another 400 buses have been tendered and funds have to be released.
“Additionally, 56 high-end buses—sleeper AC, non-sleeper AC, and Volvo buses—are also coming. Now, 400 buses are coming. Priority will be given to Ballari and Vijayanagara districts,” Reddy said.
