Leakage in Acid tanker in Manki panics residents
Residents reported breathing problem after leakage
Manki: Gas leak from a tanker carrying acid on NH 66 at Manki of Uttara Kannada district stirred panic among the local residents on Thursday night, as they complained of breathing problem.
Manki police and fire rescue services rushed to the spot and traced the truck in a late-night operation here.
As a precautionary measure, traffic was halted on NH 66 at Manki until the police and fire services cleared the scene after containing the leakage.
Speaking to Vartha Bharati, Manki PSI Neetu Gude, confirmed the incident and added that the truck is now under the custody of police and the leakage has been contained.
“It was a leakage of Hydrocholoric Acid that the truck was carrying, after the leakage was reported, we immediately traced the truck and contained the leakage and ensured precautionary measures. Everything is clear now” Neetu told Vartha Bharati.
As soon as the reports of leakage went viral on social media, several rumors started doing rounds on local WhatsApp groups, making several baseless claims including that of the administration evacuating the village due to the leakage among others.
Manki police however rubbished all such claims and requested residents to not to pay heed to any of those rumors while also assuring that the situation has been brought under control and there is no threat now due to the leakage.
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Bengaluru to Ernakulam; Vande Bharat carries over 55,000 passengers in first month
Bengaluru: The Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna (KSR) Bengaluru to Ernakulam Vande Bharat Express, launched on November 11 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has received a huge response in its first month, carrying more than 55,000 passengers and recording over 100% bookings in both directions.
According to a report published by The New India Express, the train is the first inter-state semi high-speed premium train connecting the southern states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. According to South Western Railway (SWR) data, the Bengaluru to Ernakulam leg carried 11,447 passengers in November with an average booking of 127%. In December, the number increased to 16,129 passengers, with 117% average booking.
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The Ernakulam to Bengaluru service reportedly carried 12,786 passengers in November, with an average booking of 141%. In December, the number rose to 14,742, with 106% average booking, the data showed.
The Railways calculates occupancy by including the total number of bookings. As per the report, if a train has 100 seats and 27 people are on the waiting list, occupancy is counted as 127%.
Railway officials reportedly said, they expect ticket demand to rise further in December due to Christmas and New Year holidays, along with the Sabarimala pilgrimage. The train is a popular choice among daily commuters, business travellers, students and tourists.
