Kerala: 97-year-old lawyer enters Guinness Book of World Records as longest-serving advocate
Palakkad, Kerala: Advocate P. Balasubramanian Menon, a 97-year-old lawyer based in Kerala, has achieved the remarkable feat of securing a place in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest-serving lawyer. With an illustrious career spanning an impressive 73 years and 60 days, Advocate Menon has become a symbol of longevity in the legal profession.
A native of Palakkad district in Kerala, Advocate Menon embarked on his legal journey after graduating from Madras Law College in the early 1950s. Since then, he has been practicing on the civil side in his hometown.
Advocate Menon's achievement surpasses the record set by Louis Triay, a government lawyer from Gibraltar, who held the title for the longest-serving attorney before his passing in February at the age of 94. Triay's record stood at 70 years and 311 days.
Expressing his determination to continue practicing law as long as his health permits, Advocate Menon hopes to serve as an inspiration to others in the legal profession.
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KSRTC to run 1000 special services to clear Christmas rush
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation will operate 1000 additional special services in view of the Christmas festival.
In addition to the existing schedule, the special services will run on 19.12.2025, 20.12.2025 and 24.12.2025. Further, special buses will be operated from various places of intra & Interstate places to Bengaluru on 26.12.2025 & 28.12.2025.
Special buses will be exclusively operated from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station to Dharmastala, Kukkesubramanya, Shivamogga, Hassan, Mangaluru, Kundapura, Shringeri, Horanadu, Davangere, Hubbali, Dharwad, Belagavi, Vijayapura, Gokarna, Sirsi, Karwar, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Ballari, Koppala, Yadgir, Bidar, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Hyderabad and other places.
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Special buses from Mysuru Road Bus Station will be exclusively operated towards Mysuru, Hunsur, Piriyapatna, Virajpet, Kushalanagar, Madikeri.
The corporation has also announced a discount of 5 per cent on the fare if four or more passengers book tickets under a single reservation. A discount of 10 per cent will be extended on return journey tickets if onward and return tickets are booked simultaneously.
In addition to the above, special buses will be operated from all Taluk/District Bus Stands in the jurisdiction of KSRTC based on the traffic needs.
