KSRTC bus hits Squadron Leader Ajjamada Devaiya roundabout in Madikeri, damages circle
Madikeri: In an incident reported on Friday, a government bus collided with the Squadron Leader Ajjamada Devaiya circle located at the old private bus stand in the district headquarters of Madikeri.
The incident involved a bus en route from Madikeri's KSRTC bus stand to Mysore. The collision occurred with the left side of the Sq. L. Ajjamada Devaiya roundabout.
The bus involved in the accident was from the Mysore depot and regularly operated between Dharmasthala, Subrahmanya, Madikeri, and Mysore. The bus was being driven by a driver named Madhu at the time of the accident.
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The collision resulted in damage to the left side of the roundabout, causing stones and bricks to fall to the ground. Fortunately, the statue of Squadron Leader Ajjamada Devaiya remained undamaged.
This incident comes shortly after another collision involving a bus and a statue in the area. Previously, a bus had collided with the Thimmaiah circle, causing damage to the circle and the statue.
Squadron Leader Bollajira Ayyappa, the president of the Kodava Makkada group who was instrumental in installing the Ajjamada Devaiya statue, visited the site expressing his dismay.
The incident has drawn disapproval from the public, prompting the Government Bus Depot Manager Geeta to inspect the area. Local police officials also visited the site for investigation and further action.
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Over 50% new faces elected to Majlis-e-Islah wa Tanzeem executive committee
Bhatkal: More than 50 per cent of the members elected to the executive committee of Majlis-e-Islah wa Tanzeem in its triennial elections are new faces, with a significant number of young members getting an opportunity in the organisation’s executive committee.
Polling for eight constituencies in different parts of Bhatkal was held on May 12, in which 24 members were elected. In addition, 20 members were elected unopposed from seven constituencies.
The keenest contest was witnessed in Constituency No. 14, where 10 candidates were in the fray for five seats.
With this, the process of electing members to the organisation’s 132-member executive council from Bhatkal and other regions has been completed.
Election Commissioner Mohiuddin Altaf Kharoori said the induction of a large number of new members into the executive committee has brought fresh enthusiasm to the organisation.
