Kadeshivalaya: Stones pelted at minority community's houses after candle lighting program on Sunday
Bantwal: Residents of Pratap Nagar in Kadeshivalaya in Bantwal Taluk have reported that miscreants on Sunday night pelted stones at their houses. The residents claimed that the incident took place when the miscreants were returning after lighting Diyas and Candles.
On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had instructed the citizens of this country to light candles, flashlights and Diyas to show solidarity and collective resolution in fight against coronavirus.
The incident reportedly took place after people had gathered in obedience to PM Modi’s call and were returning after lighting candles and flashlights. The houses which were pelted stones at belong to a particular minority community.
Locals soon informed police about the incident. Bantwal Rural Police personnel reached the spot and took stock of things and instructed the residents to file a complaint in this regard on Monday morning.
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KSRTC to run 1000 special services to clear Christmas rush
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation will operate 1000 additional special services in view of the Christmas festival.
In addition to the existing schedule, the special services will run on 19.12.2025, 20.12.2025 and 24.12.2025. Further, special buses will be operated from various places of intra & Interstate places to Bengaluru on 26.12.2025 & 28.12.2025.
Special buses will be exclusively operated from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station to Dharmastala, Kukkesubramanya, Shivamogga, Hassan, Mangaluru, Kundapura, Shringeri, Horanadu, Davangere, Hubbali, Dharwad, Belagavi, Vijayapura, Gokarna, Sirsi, Karwar, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Ballari, Koppala, Yadgir, Bidar, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Hyderabad and other places.
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Special buses from Mysuru Road Bus Station will be exclusively operated towards Mysuru, Hunsur, Piriyapatna, Virajpet, Kushalanagar, Madikeri.
The corporation has also announced a discount of 5 per cent on the fare if four or more passengers book tickets under a single reservation. A discount of 10 per cent will be extended on return journey tickets if onward and return tickets are booked simultaneously.
In addition to the above, special buses will be operated from all Taluk/District Bus Stands in the jurisdiction of KSRTC based on the traffic needs.
