M'lore: Police directs buses not to halt near Bendoorwell, likely to follow suit in other junctions
Several other bus stops in the city's busy junctions are expected to be relocated as well
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Mangaluru: The Mangaluru city east traffic police on wednesday placed banners, directing buses passing through Bendoorwell not to halt at the busy junction.The move comes as part of an effort to minimize traffic disruption and reduce congestion at significant intersections.
The banners, written in Kannada, were placed on both sides of the junction. One banner near the Essel Wilcon building and the other placed at a bus stand for buses heading towards Kankanady.
The banners clearly stated that buses are not allowed to pick up or drop off passengers at the junction. Another banner placed at the bus stand on Balmatta road read as “Buses cannot stop at this place, currently the bus stand has been shifted to Teresa School. Buses are prohibited from boarding and alighting people from this place”
The police are reportedly planning to shift a few bus stops from important junctions witnessing heavy traffic flow.
Taking to Twitter Mangalore city police commissioner said “Buses are stopping at the important junctions which causes congestion. Have put informatory banners for not allowing them to stop at junctions. Request fellow Mangaloreans to pls abide. This will really help in reducing congestion. Also few bus stops would be shifted from junctions”
Buses are stopping at the important junctions which causes congestion. Have put informatory banners for not allowing them to stop at juncion. Request fellow Mangaloreans to pls abide. This will really help in reducing congestion. Also few bus stops would be shifted from junctions pic.twitter.com/96NQ40kxUR
— Mangaluru City Police (@compolmlr) April 4, 2023
Meanwhile, in a reality check, despite the banners being installed, buses continued to board and alight passengers from the spot. Similarly, many passengers were spotted at the junction waiting to board the buses.
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Earlier on, March 30 City Police commissioner Kuldeep Kumar Jain had a meeting with the protestors agitating against the department after a woman was mowed down by city bus while crossing the road. During the interaction, Jain had opined that shifting the bus stoppages at the junction would be a step in the right direction and cited it as the primary reason for accidents and traffic jams.
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Eminent writer Vinod Kumar Shukla's last rites performed with full state honours in Raipur
Raipur (PTI): The last rites of renowned Chhattisgarh-based Hindi writer and Jnanpith Award recipient Vinod Kumar Shukla were performed with full state honours in state capital Raipur on Wednesday.
The last rites of the 88-year-old writer were held at Marwadi Shamshan Ghat in Budha Talab area here this afternoon where senior officials, litterateur, journalists and people from other walks of life bid an emotional farewell to him. His son Shashwat Shukla lit the funeral pyre.
Prior to that, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai visited the residence of the late litterateur at Shailendra Nagar here and expressed his condolences to the bereaved family.
Talking to reporters, Sai said the demise of Vinod Kumar Shukla has caused an irreparable loss to Hindi literature.
"Born in the soil of Chhattisgarh, Shukla's writings are a unique blend of sensitivity, human values and simple yet profound expression. His literary contribution took Hindi literature to new heights," the CM said.
"His works not only deeply touch readers but will continue to inspire and guide future generations. His contribution to the literary world will always be remembered," Sai added.
The CM offered a wreath on Shukla's mortal remains and prayed for peace to the departed soul. He also lent his shoulder to Shukla's mortal remains and joined the funeral procession, bidding an emotional farewell to the renowned writer.
Talking to reporters after visiting Shukla's residence, noted poet Dr Kumar Vishwas said his death marks the end of an era in Indian poetry.
Recalling his association with the writer, Vishwas said that for those born in the 1970s and whose literary consciousness developed in the 1980s, reading and listening to Vinod Kumar Shukla was an experience in itself.
Indian and Hindi poetry have suffered a major loss with his passing, he said.
He remained away from publicity and lived like a quiet seeker, and departed in the same serene manner. Indian poetry will always remember him for his immense contribution. I have come to pay my final respects, Dr Vishwas said.
Shukla died on Tuesday evening due to age-related ailments at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur.
Born on January 1, 1937, in Rajnandgaon (now in Chhattisgarh), Vinod Kumar Shukla is widely regarded as one of the most distinctive voices in Hindi literature. He authored acclaimed novels such as "Naukar Ki Kameez", "Khilega To Dekhenge", "Deewar Mein Ek Khirkee Rahati Thi" and "Ek Chuppi Jagah".
His work captures the emotions of ordinary people, portraying everyday life, and exploring the intricate realities of society. He was widely regarded as one of the most distinctive voices in Hindi literature, known for his unique, simple, and deeply evocative writing style.
Shukla received both of India's most prestigious literary honours: The Sahitya Akademi Award for "Deewar Mein Ek Khirkee Rahati Thi" in 1999, and the 59th Jnanpith Award in November this year, becoming only the 12th Hindi author to earn this distinguished recognition.
The Jnanpith award was presented to him on November 21 at a small ceremony held at his residence. He was the first author from Chhattisgarh to receive the prestigious award.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Chhattisgarh on November 1, spoke to the family members of the acclaimed writer and enquired about his health and well-being.
Shukla's novel "Naukar Ki Kameez" was adapted into a film of the same name by filmmaker Mani Kaul.
