Additional metro services to be operated from Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station-Majestic from Jul 6
Bengaluru, Jul 5: The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) on Friday announced introduction of additional services from Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station-Majestic by revising the timetable of Namma Metro Purple line with effect from July 6, officials said.
Fifteen trains will be originating from Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station - Majestic instead of nine at present. Out of these 15 trains, 10 will run up to Pattanduru Agrahara (ITPL), four up to Whitefield and one up to Baiyappanahalli station, they said.
"Accordingly, during morning hours trains will originate from Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station- Majestic at 8.48, 8.58, 9.08, 9.18, 9.29, 9.39, 9.50, 10.00, 10.11, 10.21, 10.39, 10.50,11.00, 11.11, 11.22 towards the east.
In addition, there will be regular passing trains too, at 3.3-minute headway at Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station- Majestic upto 10.25 am," BMRCL said in a statement.
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To meet the persistent demand of commuters, out of the 14 trains presently terminating at Garudacharpalya, six are extended towards Pattanduru Agrahara (ITPL)/ Whitefield.
For those who alight at Garudacharpalya Metro Station, the next train towards Pattanduru Agrahara (ITPL) will be available within 3.5 minutes.
During evening, the 5-minute headway will start early from Baiyappanahalli at 4:20 pm instead of 4:40 pm towards Mysore Road station for the convenience of the passengers, it added.
The schedule of Green line trains remains unchanged, according to BMRCL.
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Congress voices concern over safety of minorities in Bangladesh
New Delhi (PTI): The Congress on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the "atmosphere of insecurity" being faced by religious minorities in Bangladesh and the arrest of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das.
In a statement, Chairman of the party's Media and Publicity Department Pawan Khera said, "The Indian National Congress expects the government of India to prevail upon the Bangladesh government to take necessary steps and ensure security of life and property of minorities in the country".
"The Indian National Congress expresses its deep concern at the atmosphere of insecurity being faced by religious minorities in Bangladesh. The arrest of the ISCKON monk is the latest example," he said.
A lawyer was killed on Tuesday during clashes between security personnel and followers of Das, who was denied bail and sent to jail by a court in the port city of Chattogram in Bangladesh in a sedition case.
Das, the spokesperson for Bangladesh Sammilita Sanatani Jagran Jote, was arrested from the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka a day earlier.
India on Tuesday noted with "deep concern" the arrest and denial of bail to the Hindu leader, and urged authorities in the neighbouring country to ensure the safety and security of Hindus and all other minority groups.
Bangladesh reacted sharply to the Ministry of External Affairs statement, saying it was unfounded and stood contrary to the spirit of friendship between the two countries.
In its statement, Dhaka said it does not interfere with the country's judiciary, which is fully independent
