DK Shivakumar files Rs. 204 crore defamation case against BJP MLA
Bengaluru: Senior Congress leader no DK Shivakumar has filed a defamation case of Rs. 204 crores against BJP leader and MLA of Vijayapura Basanagouda Patil Yatnal for spreading rumours against him.
The case has been filed at Bengaluru Gramantara District Senior Civil Judge and JMFC Court. The Court has issued summons against Yatnal for the hearing that is scheduled for September 18.
DK Shivakumar in his application has stated that while speaking to media on June 23, Yantnal made false allegations against him, damaging his reputation.
Shivakumar has also stated that the statement was broadcasted on various print and TV media causing damage to his image.
Yantnal had told reporters that Shivakumar had sought support from Amit Shah for releasing him from Income Tax and ED cases.
"He has attacked my honesty, ethics, honour and prestige with those comments," Shivakumar said in the complaint.
Apart from the monetary compensation Shivakumar has also sought that Yantnal should be asked to refrain from commenting on him ever again.
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Bengaluru metro’s yellow line gets safety approval, launch expected soon
Bengaluru: The Yellow Line of Namma Metro, running from RV Road to Bommasandra, has received the required safety clearance to begin passenger services. The clearance came from the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (Southern Circle), A M Chowdhary, who submitted his report on Friday, reported Deccan Herald.
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is now reviewing the report.
Quoting officials the report mentioned that they will need a few days to meet the conditions mentioned before starting operations.
The 19.15-km corridor will connect key areas in South Bengaluru, including Silk Board Junction and Electronics City. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the line, but the final date depends on his availability. BMRCL has tentatively set August 15 as the launch date.
Initially, the line will operate with three driverless trains, running every 20 minutes. The frequency will be improved once more trains are available, with full services expected by March 2026, offering trains every five minutes or less during peak hours.
