KSRTC bus staff rush lady passenger, who fell ill during journey, to Hebri CHC
Hebri: The staff of a KSRTC bus lent timely help to a young lady passenger who fell ill during the journey from Shivamogga to Udupi on Monday, by diverting the bus to the Hebri Community Health Centre (CHC) and ensuring the girl was treated there.
The girl, Suraksha, who had climbed the bus at Megaravalli, fell severely ill when they were traveling in the Agumbe Ghat area on the way to Udupi. Acting immediately on finding that a passenger had fallen ill, bus driver Tharesh and conductor Wasim Desai took the bus to the Health Sub Centre at Someshwara.
As Suraksha’s health condition failed to improve after the first aid received at the health centre, she was then taken to Hebri CHC, with the other passengers cooperating in the humanitarian efforts of the KSRTC employees and helping the girl.
The matter was also brought to the notice of Hebri Police, who ensured there was no disruption in the journey of the bus from Someshwara to Hebri.
Suraksha, who is currently being treated at the Hebri CHC, is learned to be recovering. She reportedly was studying at Muniyalu, staying at her uncle’s house.
Suraksha’s mother Rekha has expressed her heartfelt gratitude to driver Tharesh and conductor Wasim Desai for saving her daughter’s life.
Hebri Sub-inspector Mahesh TM has appreciated the duo for the timely and humanitarian efforts in helping the girl. He also said that the work of Tharesh and Desai saving a life was a model for others in society.
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Caste census will form basis for future policy decision, says CM Siddaramaiah
Mysuru (Karnataka) (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said that the ongoing caste census would form the basis for future policy decisions, asserting that the exercise was crucial to advancing social justice in the state.
Addressing a gathering at the Siddarameshwara Jayanti celebrations here, he said caste enumeration was being carried out for the first time since 1931 and would be followed by deliberations once the report is submitted.
"At present, a caste census (Jaati Sameekshe) is underway. After the report comes, we will discuss it and take necessary decisions," Siddaramaiah said.
He underlined the government’s commitment to equality, stating, "We are committed to social justice. No one should face injustice. Even if not 100 per cent, we will strive to ensure 99 per cent justice."
Referring to measures aimed at addressing intra-caste disparities, the chief minister said the government had already implemented internal reservation based on revised classifications.
"We have gone beyond the Nagamohan Das report and implemented internal reservation… now it has been revised to 5.25 per cent, 5.25 per cent, and 4.5 per cent. This has been approved by the Cabinet," he said.
Siddaramaiah said the broader objective was to ensure equitable distribution of resources and opportunities, while reiterating that policy interventions would be guided by constitutional principles.
"Our objective is equal share and equal life for all," he said.
He also emphasised the role of education in eliminating inequalities, particularly among marginalised communities, and said empowerment was essential to dismantle entrenched caste hierarchies.
"Only when people gain such empowerment can caste divisions be eradicated. Education is essential for this," he added.
The CM said the government would examine demands raised by various communities and take decisions based on feasibility, while ensuring that benefits reached all sections without discrimination.
