Bengaluru: Amidst speculations over the cancellation of the Shakti Scheme, introduced by the Congress government providing free bus services for women, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has issued a Press Release on Wednesday to firmly clarify that there are no plans to discontinue the Shakti scheme.

The scheme providing free bus travel for women will remain effective. The public should not believe any rumors. The Shakti Scheme for women's free travel is not being discontinued, the statement read.

KSRTC further clarified that the news which is in circulation on social media platforms, "That the state government’s ambitious Shakti Scheme, will soon be discontinued, halting the free travel for women across Karnataka. " Is far from reality.

The release further read that the "People should not believe in such false messages. We timely provide the public with relevant information regarding this matter.”

 

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Chamarajnagar: A wild elephant was seen near the Indibasappa Temple on Palar Road on Male Mahadeshwara Hills in Hanur taluk struggling to drink water from a tank as it sustained injuries on its trunk.

A video clip of the elephant trying to drink water from the tank situated near the temple has gone viral on social media.

On learning of the situation of the elephant, many locals expressed sympathy and also shared it widely on various platforms.

The matter was also brought to the notice of the Forest Department officials, with netizens urging the officers to urgently provide medical aid to the wild elephant.