KSRTC refutes claims of discontinuing Shakti Scheme, amidst speculations
Bengaluru: Amidst speculations over the cancellation of the Shakti Scheme, introduced by the Congress government providing free bus services for women, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has issued a Press Release on Wednesday to firmly clarify that there are no plans to discontinue the Shakti scheme.
The scheme providing free bus travel for women will remain effective. The public should not believe any rumors. The Shakti Scheme for women's free travel is not being discontinued, the statement read.
KSRTC further clarified that the news which is in circulation on social media platforms, "That the state government’s ambitious Shakti Scheme, will soon be discontinued, halting the free travel for women across Karnataka. " Is far from reality.
The release further read that the "People should not believe in such false messages. We timely provide the public with relevant information regarding this matter.”
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Heavy rain throws life out of gear in Kalaburagi; Cattle washed away in flash flood
Kalaburagi: Continuous heavy rainfall across Kalaburagi district has severely disrupted normal life, with water bodies overflowing and causing damage in several parts of the region.
In one such incident, cattle were swept away in a stream in Kudamood village of Kamalapur taluk. According to reports, the animals were being taken across a bridge by farmers to the fields when the strong current carried them away.
Meanwhile, in several areas of the district, walls and roofs of houses collapsed due to the persistent downpour, causing extensive property damage. No casualties have been reported so far, but residents have been left distressed by the sudden destruction caused by the heavy rain.
