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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UP: Govt hospital staff booked for sexually assaulting woman in pretext of ultrasound test
Gorakhpur (PTI): A hospital employee was booked for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in the pretext of an ultrasound test here in the district women's hospital, police said on Saturday.
According to the complaint, the woman, a resident of the Gulriha area, visited the district women's hospital on Thursday morning for an ultrasound test.
She was directed to a room, where Abhimanyu Gupta was conducting ultrasounds. When her turn came, the accused allegedly stared at her and told her to remove all her clothes, claiming it was necessary for the test and that a massage would also be required, she said.
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The woman alleged that once she complied, the accused began making obscene advances and tried to force himself on her. When she screamed, he allegedly gagged her, abused her and threatened to kill her before pushing her out of the room.
She said her complaints within the hospital went unheard, forcing her to approach the police.
Taking cognisance of the complaint, the hospital administration constituted a three-member inquiry committee, officials said.
Senior consultant (paediatrics) Dr Jay Kumar said, "The woman has levelled serious allegations against a staff member. Senior officials have been informed, and a departmental inquiry is underway. Strict action will be taken if the charges are proved."
Kotwali Station House Officer Chatrapal Singh said a case has been registered, and efforts are on to nab the accused.
