Landslide disrupts train services in Mysuru railway division; no injuries reported
Mysuru: An incident of landslide reported from between Hassan and Shantigrama stations of the Mysuru Railway Division on Saturday morning damaged a goods locomotive and led to the rescheduling of train services, although no casualties or injuries were reported.
The Railway officials said that the trackmen on site cleared the track of mud and debris, ensuring no obstruction remained, reported The Hindu. The track was declared “fit” for regular train operations at 6:55 a.m., with a speed restriction of 20 kmph. Consequently, the Hassan-Yeswanthpur train (Train Number 22680) was rescheduled to depart from Hassan at 8:30 AM instead of 7 AM.
Another case of landslide was reported between the Yedukameri and Kadagaravalli sections, also in the Mysuru Division, on Friday night, affecting train services and leading to either re-routing or cancellation of trains. As a result, the Yeshwanthpur-Mangaluru Express (Train Number 16539) for the journey commencing on July 27 was cancelled along with that of the Karwar-Yeshwanthpur Express (Train Number 16516).
Train No 07377 Vijayapura-Mangaluru Central Special Express, which began its journey on July 26, was provided an alternative route passing through Hubballi, Londa, Castlerock, Kulem, Madgaon, Karwar, Thokur, and Mangaluru Junction. Other trains which also commenced on July 26 were diverted from their regular routes due to the landslide.
An official release has declared that passengers of Train No. 07378 Mangaluru Central-Vijayapura Express were supplied food packed as well KSRTC bus facility from the Subrahmanya Road Railway Station. It also stated that four buses were provided to transport passengers to Bengaluru, one bus to Mysuru, one bus to Hassan, and one bus to Subrahmanya.
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Punishment for those disrupting assembly proceedings, warns Speaker UT Khader
Belagavi: Speaker U.T. Khader on Friday warned that members who disrupt Assembly proceedings by talking in their seats during debates will be made to sit in the House for an entire day as a disciplinary measure.
The warning came after the Question Hour, when Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad was permitted to initiate a discussion on the development of North Karnataka.
At this point, expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal objected, stating that he had been seeking a debate for the past three days but had not been given an opportunity.
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Responding to the objection, Speaker Khader said Bellad had already been granted permission and assured Yatnal that he would be allowed to speak at the next opportunity. He noted that even as a serious discussion was underway, several MLAs were speaking among themselves with their microphones on, disrupting the proceedings.
Expressing displeasure over the conduct of members, Khader likened the situation to football, where players receive red, yellow, or white cards for violations. Similarly, he said, the Assembly issues warning cards to members who disturb the House. If they fail to correct themselves despite repeated warnings, they would be required to remain seated in the Assembly hall for a full day as punishment, he stated.
