Namma metro to begin yellow line services early on August 18
Bengaluru: Anticipating heavy passenger traffic after the extended Independence Day weekend, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) has announced that its Yellow Line services will begin earlier than usual on Monday, August 18.
The first trains will depart at 5:00 am from both R.V. Road and Delta Electronics Bommasandra stations.
This special arrangement is valid only for Monday, with services returning to the regular schedule of 6:30 am from Tuesday, August 19.
This has been done to ensure smoother and more convenient travel on the first working day after the long holiday.
Meanwhile, services on the Purple and Green Lines will continue to operate as per their established Monday schedule, beginning at 4:15 am, read a release from BMRCL.
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Couple, son 'hacked' to death over witchcraft suspicion in Jharkhand's Palamu
Medininagar (PTI): A couple and their 18-year-old son were allegedly hacked to death over suspicion of practising witchcraft in Jharkhand's Palamu, police said on Sunday.
Their minor daughter was also injured in the attack late on Saturday, a police officer said.
The bodies were recovered from their house on Sunday in Panki police station area, he said.
“Initial investigation suggests that the case is related to witchcraft suspicion,” Manoj Kumar Jha, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Lesliganj told PTI.
A manhunt is on to nab the culprits, Jha said.
The girl suffered severe injuries and has been admitted to a government hospital, he said.
The deceased have been identified as Vijay Bhuiyan (45), his wife Kalia Devi (40), and their son Chotu Bhuiyan.
The bodies have been sent to Medinirai Medical College and Hospital (MMCH) for post-mortem examination.
