Lady passenger fined Rs 500 for violating Bengaluru Metro rules by eating in train
Bengaluru: A lady passenger on Namma Metro, who was caught on camera eating while traveling on the train on Saturday, was fined Rs 500 by the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) for violation of Metro rules.
In a press release issued on Monday, BMRCL has said that the woman, a regular Metro passenger, was traveling from Madavara to Magadi Road on Saturday. Her act of violation of rules was captured on camera by a co-passenger, who also uploaded the video clip on social media. The Metro security staff, who checked the clip, fined the woman Rs 500 when she entered the Madavara Metro Station on Monday.
BMRCL has clarified that the fine was imposed to emphasize its commitment to maintain cleanliness in the trains. It has stressed on the importance of adhering to the rules to ensure comfort of travel and safety for all passengers as the Metro trains are shared space.
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Kerala: Missing gold recovered from Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple grounds
Thiruvananthapuram, May 11 (PTI): The gold, which had gone missing from the famous Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple here, has been found, police said on Sunday.
The gold, in the form of a 20 cm-long rod, was discovered on a pathway near the strongroom where it had been kept inside the temple.
It was recovered during an inspection by the police. Around 12 sovereigns (approximately 96 grams) of gold had been stored at the temple for gold plating work.
Police said they are still investigating how the gold, which was stored in the strongroom, ended up on the sandy pathway.
On Saturday, an officer from the Fort police station, where the complaint was filed, stated that gold plating work was last done two days ago, after which the remaining gold was secured in a locker.
When the gold was taken out again for work, around 12 sovereigns were found to be missing, following which temple authorities lodged a complaint, he said.
The temple, known for its vast treasures, is one of the richest in the world.
