Bengaluru: Yellow Line to get 6th train from December 23; peak-hour frequency to improve
Bengaluru: The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has announced the induction of a sixth train on the Yellow Line, which will be introduced into passenger service from December 23, 2025.
With the addition of this train, metro services on the Yellow Line will operate at a reduced headway of 13 minutes during peak hours from Monday to Saturday, improving upon the existing 15-minute frequency.
According to a media release issued by BMRCL on Sunday, the peak-hour frequency on Sundays will remain unchanged at 15 minutes. The corporation has clarified that there will be no change in the first and last train timings from either terminal station—R.V. Road and Bommasandra.
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BMRCL has urged passengers to take note of the revised peak-hour frequency and make use of the enhanced services.
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Karnataka: Three held for murder of Tibetan man in Dharwad district
Dharwad (Karnataka) (PTI): Three people were arrested on Monday in connection with the murder of a Tibetan man in this district, police said on Monday.
Tashi Dhondup (39), a Buddhist monk and resident of Mundagod, was found dead near Haliyal Bridge on the Dharwad bypass on April 29, they said.
Police said the body bore injury marks on the face, indicating foul play.
Upon receiving information about an unidentified body within the limits of Dharwad Rural Police Station, a highway patrol team and emergency services rushed to the spot and alerted senior officials.
Following inspection and identification of the deceased, a case of murder was registered the same day based on visible injuries and findings from the scene of crime team, a senior police officer said.
Superintendent of Police Gunjan Arya said the motive appears to be “murder for gain”. The accused allegedly demanded money from the victim and assaulted him when he failed to comply, leading to his death.
Three accused, all from Kolhapur district in neighbouring Maharashtra, have been arrested, while efforts are on to nab two others involved in the crime.
Further investigation is underway.
