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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Fake currency notes with face value of Rs 2.99 lakh seized in Kolkata, one held
Kolkata (PTI): A 68-year-old man was arrested from Kolkata on Thursday morning after fake Indian currency notes (FICN) with a face value of Rs 2.99 lakh were seized from his possession, police said.
Acting on a tip-off, the Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata Police apprehended the person from the Dharmatala bus stand area in the central part of the city, he said.
“Six bundles of FICN of Rs 500 denomination were seized from his possession. The person seems to be a member of a racket involved in fake currency note supply. A case has been filed against him and he will be produced in a local court later today,” he said.
The accused is a resident of Malda district, the officer said, adding that a probe into the matter is underway.
