Karnataka CM, Deputy CM condole bus fire deaths in Andhra
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his Deputy D K Shivakumar have expressed sorrow over the loss of lives in a bus fire accident in Andhra Pradesh early on Friday.
"Disturbed and pained by the tragic bus fire accident on the Hyderabad–Bengaluru route near Chinnatekuru village in Kurnool district. Several precious lives were lost and many sustained injuries in this heartbreaking incident," the Chief Minister said in a statement.
"My sincere condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. Wishing strength and a speedy recovery to those injured," he added.
At least 12 people were killed after a private bus heading towards Hyderabad caught fire after colliding with a two-wheeler near Chinnatekur in Kurnool district.
In his condolence message, Shivakumar said, "Deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic bus fire near Kurnool on the Hyderabad–Bengaluru route. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. We stand with all those affected and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured."
Disturbed and pained by the tragic bus fire accident on the Hyderabad–Bengaluru route near Chinnatekuru village in Kurnool district. Several precious lives were lost and many sustained injuries in this heartbreaking incident.
— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) October 24, 2025
My sincere condolences to the families who lost their…
Deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic bus fire near Kurnool on the Hyderabad–Bengaluru route. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. We stand with all those affected and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.
— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) October 24, 2025
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Ramadan fasting to kickoff from Thursday in Karnataka
Bengaluru: The Holy month of Ramadan will start from Thursday, February 19, announced convener of the State Moon Sighting Committee Maulana Maqsood Imran Rashadi on Wednesday.
Speaking at a press conference after the Moon Sighting Committee meeting held at the State Waqf Board office on Cunningham Road in the city on Wednesday evening, he said that there is no information about moon sighting anywhere in the capital Bengaluru, including other districts.
“However, after receiving reports of moon sightings in neighbouring states including Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Rajasthan and Delhi, it has been decided to start fasting from Thursday,” he said.
The meeting was attended by Maulana Mufti Iftikhar Ahmed Qasmi, Maulana Ejaz Ahmed Nadvi and other members of the ulema.
