Chikkamagaluru limits entry of vehicles from September 1 to ease road congestion
Chikkamagaluru: Starting September 1, tourists visiting popular destinations in Chikkamagaluru, such as Mullayanagiri, Seethalayanayagiri, Sri Guru Dattatreya Bababudan Swamy Dargah, and Manikyadhara, will face strict vehicle entry restrictions as part of a new initiative by the district administration to reduce congestion on the narrow, winding roads.
In a meeting led by the Deputy Commissioner, who also heads the District Tourism Development Committee and the District Disaster Management Authority, it was decided to limit the number of vehicles allowed to enter the area to 600 per time slot, as reported by The New Indian Express on Saturday. Two entry slots have been designated: from 6:00 a.m. to noon at Parking Spot 1, and from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Parking Spot 2.
The vehicle cap will be strictly enforced across various categories: 100 two-wheelers, 100 auto rickshaws, and 100 local yellow-board taxis will be permitted per slot. Tempo travellers and 10-seater Toofan vehicles are limited to 50 each. The largest share, however, is reserved for tourist cars, jeeps, and SUVs, with up to 300 vehicles allowed per slot.
Officials have reportedly stated that private buses and mini buses will not be permitted to enter, citing the risk of accidents and traffic bottlenecks, particularly on the ghat roads.
These restrictions also apply to vehicles belonging to tourists staying at homestays, resorts, and other accommodations near these sites.
The tourism department has made online booking and payment of the entry fee mandatory. Tourists will need to complete both the booking and payment through the official district website before visiting.
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Couple, son 'hacked' to death over witchcraft suspicion in Jharkhand's Palamu
Medininagar (PTI): A couple and their 18-year-old son were allegedly hacked to death over suspicion of practising witchcraft in Jharkhand's Palamu, police said on Sunday.
Their minor daughter was also injured in the attack late on Saturday, a police officer said.
The bodies were recovered from their house on Sunday in Panki police station area, he said.
“Initial investigation suggests that the case is related to witchcraft suspicion,” Manoj Kumar Jha, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Lesliganj told PTI.
A manhunt is on to nab the culprits, Jha said.
The girl suffered severe injuries and has been admitted to a government hospital, he said.
The deceased have been identified as Vijay Bhuiyan (45), his wife Kalia Devi (40), and their son Chotu Bhuiyan.
The bodies have been sent to Medinirai Medical College and Hospital (MMCH) for post-mortem examination.
