KSRTC announces free travel for II PUC & SSLC students during exams
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation has announced free bus travel facilities for students appearing for the II PUC and SSLC annual examinations, from their boarding point to their allotted examination centers.
This initiative will be applicable for travel in city, suburban, ordinary, and express buses operated by KSRTC.
The free travel facility will be available during the examination period, from March 1, 2025, to May 20, 2025, for II PUC students, and from March 21, 2025, to April 4, 2025, for SSLC students.
In order to avail of this benefit, students must produce their "Examination Admission Ticket" while boarding the buses. The state-run corporation has urged students to take advantage of this facility.
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Man killed in flat ceiling plaster crash, wife and son hurt
Thane (PTI): A 45-year-old man was killed, and his wife and son were injured when a portion of plaster from the ceiling collapsed in their flat in a seven-storey building in Thane on Saturday, officials said.
Chief of the Regional Disaster Management Cell, Yasin Tadvi, said the 16-year-old building is not listed in the "dangerous" category.
"The incident occurred in Karumdev Society at about 3 am. The plaster of the hall in a flat on the terrace floor suddenly fell while the occupants were asleep", he said.
Of the four people who were inside the room, two suffered minor injuries and were discharged after primary treatment, Tadvi stated.
The injured persons were identified as Arpita More (42), who suffered minor head injuries, and her son Arush More (16), who sustained injuries to both legs.
Manoj More (45), who sustained chest injuries, died during treatment at a private hospital.
