MLA flags off new non-AC sleeper coach bus service from BC Road to Bengaluru
Bantwala, September 21: MLA U. Rajesh Naik flagged off the service of the non-AC sleeper coach bus from BC Road to Bengaluru, at the BC Road KSRTC bus stand on Friday.
Speaking to reporters, the MLA said that the BC Road KSRTC bus stand was not yet taken off. Steps would be taken to construct a circle and upgrade the road to ensure free movement of the buses and people. Apart from this, the commercial shops would be developed to attract the businessmen, for which a project was being prepared with the help of the officials.
The bus which leaves BC Road at 9.30 pm would reach Bengaluru via Bantwala, Karinje Cross, Murje, Punjalkatte, Madanthyar, Belthangady, Dharmasthala and the same bus would leave Bengaluru at 11 pm. The passengers could book their tickets online. The bus would give stop at Bantwala, Manihala, Karinje Cross, Kavalkatte, Murje, Punjalkatte, Madanthyar, Maddadka and Guruvayanakere, said KSRTC divisional controller Nagaraj Shirali.
Depot manager P. Ismail, Assistant Superintendent Lio Anthony Tavro, Accountant Poornesh, Chargeman Praveen Kumar, Assistant Ramesh Shetty, BJP leader Sulochana G. K. Bhat, BJP taluk president Devdas Shetty, Leaders Ramanath Rai and others were present.
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Belgaum: Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar bats for medal to PSI Annapurna for Hubballi encounter
Belgaum, April 15: Women and Child Development Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar on Monday said that she would recommend Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) Annapurna for a top state medal for her action in the recent Hubballi murder case, in which a minor girl was killed.
Speaking to media persons in Belgaum, Minister Hebbalkar said, “I appreciate PSI Annapurna’s work and will recommend to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Home Minister Dr G. Parameshwara that she be honoured with the highest award.” She also personally congratulated the officer for her bravery.
The minister reiterated her long-standing demand for strict punishment in crimes involving violence against women. “Those accused in such cases should be hanged. Quick justice must be ensured for the victims,” she said, adding that PSI Annapurna’s action should serve as an example for other officers in the state.
When asked whether Annapurna would be eligible for the Rani Channamma Award, the minister clarified that the award is not given to government employees, but if such consideration arises, Annapurna’s name would top the list.
Criticism of BJP and Law and Order Remarks
Hebbalkar also defended the state’s law and order record, stating that the Karnataka government had handled the Hubballi incident effectively. She dismissed BJP’s criticism and said, “Instead of targeting us, the BJP should look at what’s happening in Manipur. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not even visited the violence-hit state.”
Government to Organize Ambedkar Program in Nippani
Responding to a question about the BJP’s plan to host a ‘Bhima Nisam’ event in Nippani to commemorate 100 years of Dr B.R. Ambedkar’s visit, the minister said that the Congress-led government would also organise a program in Nippani to mark the occasion. She added that the matter had already been discussed in the cabinet.
Clarification on Caste Census
When asked about the release of the caste census, Minister Hebbalkar said that the Congress government has never opposed it. “The earlier census counted Veerashaivas and Lingayats separately. It should be corrected and updated. The population of all communities, including Veerashaivas and Lingayats, has increased,” she said, clarifying that the figures appearing low is due to the split in categorisation.
