Kumaraswamy seeks Vande Bharat service linking Bengaluru with Goa via coastal Karnataka
New Delhi: Union Steel and Heavy Industries Minister H D Kumaraswamy has written to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw urging the introduction of a Vande Bharat Express connecting Bengaluru with Madgaon in Goa through Hassan, Mangaluru, Udupi and Karwar, citing improved rail infrastructure and rising passenger demand along the route.
Kumaraswamy, in his letter pointed to the completion of electrification across the Western Ghat stretch between Sakleshpur and Subramanya Road and said that the section was now operationally ready for high-speed semi-premium services. In a report by Deccan Herald, Kumaraswamy said that the corridor serves a wide cross-section of passengers, including tourists, pilgrims, students and professionals, and it has also seen a steady growth in demand.
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The Janata Dal (Secular) leader said improved rail connectivity would strengthen links between Bengaluru and key commercial ports and tourism hubs in coastal Karnataka and Goa. This connectivity will contribute to regional economic activity and interstate mobility.
"The introduction of this service would address growing passenger demand, promote regional economic activity, boost tourism, and further inter-state connectivity-fully aligned with the Government's vision of an integrated, efficient, and modern rail network, " Kumaraswamy said.
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Silver heist: Three detained in Chikkaballapur
Chikkaballapur (PTI): A gang of unidentified men struck a jewellery store here and decamped with around 140 kg of silver ornaments valued at nearly Rs three crore, police said on Wednesday.
According to the police, the burglars broke open the shop’s shutter and door locks on Monday night and carried out the theft without leaving behind any immediate clues.
The burglary came to light on Tuesday morning when shop staff arrived to open the showroom and found the locks broken, following which the police were informed.
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Officials visited the spot and conducted an inspection.
“Special teams were formed to trace the accused, and efforts were intensified after it was found that the thieves had also stolen the CCTV DVR from the premises,” a police officer said.
The burglars entered the shop at 12.10 am and spent over three hours. Initially, they attempted to break open the lock using an iron rod, but later cut it using a cutter to gain entry.
The accused reportedly filled three bags with silver ornaments and fled the scene at around 3.10 am. The entire incident was captured on CCTV footage.
The police have detained three suspects in connection with the case.
Further investigation is underway to ascertain whether they were involved in similar crimes elsewhere, police added.
