FIR filed against BJP MLC Ravikumar for derogatory remarks against Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh
Bengaluru: An FIR has been registered against BJP MLC N. Ravikumar at the Vidhana Soudha Police Station for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Chief Secretary of the Karnataka Government, Shalini Rajneesh.
The case was filed based on a complaint by Nagaratna, president of the Nandadeepa Mahila Sangh.
According to the FIR, during a BJP protest held near the Mahatma Gandhi statue on the Vidhana Soudha premises on July 1, Ravikumar allegedly used inappropriate and derogatory language while referring to Shalini Rajneesh. The remarks were said to have disrespected the office of the Chief Secretary, undermined Rajneesh’s personal dignity, and insulted the broader women’s community. The statement has also been described as sexually suggestive and damaging to her reputation.
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KSRTC to run 1000 special services to clear Christmas rush
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation will operate 1000 additional special services in view of the Christmas festival.
In addition to the existing schedule, the special services will run on 19.12.2025, 20.12.2025 and 24.12.2025. Further, special buses will be operated from various places of intra & Interstate places to Bengaluru on 26.12.2025 & 28.12.2025.
Special buses will be exclusively operated from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station to Dharmastala, Kukkesubramanya, Shivamogga, Hassan, Mangaluru, Kundapura, Shringeri, Horanadu, Davangere, Hubbali, Dharwad, Belagavi, Vijayapura, Gokarna, Sirsi, Karwar, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Ballari, Koppala, Yadgir, Bidar, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Hyderabad and other places.
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Special buses from Mysuru Road Bus Station will be exclusively operated towards Mysuru, Hunsur, Piriyapatna, Virajpet, Kushalanagar, Madikeri.
The corporation has also announced a discount of 5 per cent on the fare if four or more passengers book tickets under a single reservation. A discount of 10 per cent will be extended on return journey tickets if onward and return tickets are booked simultaneously.
In addition to the above, special buses will be operated from all Taluk/District Bus Stands in the jurisdiction of KSRTC based on the traffic needs.
