KSRTC announces weekend, special day package tours to tourist, religious places; details here
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has announced its package tour services operating on weekends and special days to facilitate convenient travel for the public.
The services, offered under the Rajahamsa and Ashwamedha classic categories, exclude entrance fees, breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The services offered are as follows,
1. Bengaluru- Gaganachukki (Rajahamsa)
Route: Bengaluru, Somanathapura, Talakad, Madhyaranga, Barachukki, Gaganachukki, covering 340 km.
Introduced on 5 July 2025, fares are Rs 750 for adults and Rs 600 for children.
2. Bengaluru-Gaganachukki (Ashwamedha)
Route: Same as above
This was introduced on 20 July 2024, fares are Rs 600 for adults and Rs 450 for children.
3. Bengaluru-ChikkaTirupati (Ashwamedha)
Route: Bengaluru, Chikka Tirupathi, Kotilingeshwara, Bangaru Tirupathi, Avani, Mulbagal, Kurudumale, Kolar, covering 270 km.
Introduced on 28 June 2025, fares are Rs 600 for adults and Rs 450 for children.
4. Bengaluru-Melkote (Ashwamedha)
Route: Bengaluru, Srirangapatna, Kallahalli, Melukote, covering 350 km.
Introduced on 31 May 2025, fares are ₹670 for adults and ₹500 for children.
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Min. Priyank Kharge to expresses concern over implementation of VB-G Ram G
Bengaluru: Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Priyank Kharge has expressed concern over the uncertainty surrounding the implementation of the proposed VB-G Ram G scheme, stating that the MNREGA programme, which has been a lifeline for rural India for nearly two decades, appears to be facing an uncertain future.
Speaking to media, Kharge said that as March 31 draws to a close, there is no clarity on the rollout of the new scheme from April 1. He pointed out that the central government has not yet issued the necessary guidelines for implementing the scheme for rural workers and villages.
He criticised the Centre for its lack of preparedness, stating that there is no clarity on fund allocation, no final parameters for classifying gram panchayats, and key processes such as social audits have not been defined.
Kharge said the situation comes at a critical time, as summer marks a peak period for rural employment demand, when many people depend heavily on wage employment for their livelihood.
He added that reports have emerged of delays in approvals and families not receiving work despite demand.
He further alleged that the Centre’s move to shift from a statutory employment guarantee to a rule-based allocation system is already showing negative consequences.
Kharge also raised concerns over provisions such as a mandatory 60-day halt during agricultural seasons, which he said would further limit employment opportunities for rural workers.
The BJP-led central government had claimed that the new scheme would transform rural India, but in reality it is turning out to be detrimental to people’s livelihoods, he said.
“The crisis in rural India due to the stalling of MNREGA is beginning to unfold. Given the Centre’s past record in handling such situations, there is growing concern over the impact on rural livelihoods,” Kharge said.
