Karnataka govt issues draft notification on capping movie tickets at Rs 200
Bengaluru: In a move aimed at making movie tickets more affordable, the Karnataka government has issued a draft notification proposing a cap on movie ticket prices at Rs 200 across all theatres in the state, including multiplexes.
The notification stated that the cost of the ticket of each show in all theatres of the state, including multiplexes for all language films, shall not exceed Rs 200, inclusive of entertainment tax.
The state government has invited objections and suggestions regarding the draft from the public. Feedback will be accepted within 15 days from the date of the notification and should be addressed to the Additional Chief Secretary to the Government, Home Department, Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru – 560001.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had announced capping film ticket prices in the state budget for 2025-26.
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J'khand: 4 minors detained for 'raping' girl at birthday party
Ranchi (PTI): Four minors were detained for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl at a birthday party in Jharkhand’s Ranchi, police said on Saturday.
The incident took place on March 31 within the Namkum police station limits. An FIR in this regard was lodged on April 16 based on the girl’s statement, they said.
“All five, including the victim, were friends, and the girl had gone to attend the birthday party of one of those detained. At the party, the accused consumed alcohol and allegedly raped her,” said Ramnarayan Singh, the officer in-charge of Namkum police station.
“The four, aged between 15 and 17 years, have been detained and the medical examination of the girl is underway,” Singh said.
Further investigation is underway.
