Karnataka Cabinet greenlights 18 km tunnel road from Hebbal to Silk Board in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: In a significant move to address Bengaluru’s traffic woes, the Karnataka state cabinet has approved the construction of an 18-kilometer-long tunnel road connecting Esteem Mall near Hebbal to Silk Board at Hosur Road. The project, which is expected to cost ₹12,690 crore, received the green light on Thursday.
Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs H.K. Patil announced the cabinet’s decision during a press meet at Vidhan Soudha. He mentioned that while the proposal has been approved, the detailed project report (DPR) is yet to be submitted. "The tunnel road is a critical step towards easing the city's traffic congestion," Patil said.
In addition to the tunnel road, the cabinet has also approved a tourism-boosting project in Bengaluru. The government plans to construct a sky-deck in the city, providing residents and tourists with a unique bird's-eye view of Bengaluru. The sky-deck project has been allocated an estimated budget of ₹500 crore, although the exact location for the construction is yet to be finalized.
Both projects are part of the government’s broader efforts to enhance infrastructure and tourism in Bengaluru, which continues to grapple with traffic challenges amid rapid urban growth.
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Ullal: Cow suspected of Rabies goes on rampage in Someshwara, injures several
Ullal: In an incident reported on Thursday, a cow suspected of being infected with rabies went on a rampage in Someshwara, injuring several people and causing damage to property. The cow entered residential areas, charged at pedestrians, and damaged a scooter, injuring a woman riding it. The event unfolded in areas under the Someshwara Town Municipality, leaving locals alarmed.
The cow, which belonged to a resident near the town's entrance, had been sent out for grazing in the evening when it unexpectedly began to create havoc. It made its way to the premises of the Mookambika Temple in Kolya, where it damaged parked scooters and injured several people.
In response to the commotion, local residents worked together to capture the cow. Someshwara Town Municipality Vice-President Ravishankar was informed and took charge of the situation. Ullal MLA U.T. Khader was also notified about the incident and the potential danger to people in the area.
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A veterinary team, led by Dr. Gajendra Kumar from the Government Veterinary Sciences Hospital in Kotekar, was dispatched to the scene. The cow was administered an anesthetic, but it died a few hours later. Dr. Kumar suggested that the cow may have been suffering from rabies, which could explain its aggressive behavior.
