Middle-aged farmer from Chamarajanagar dies after sudden collapse en route to Bengaluru protest
Bengaluru: A middle-aged farmer from Chamarajanagar, identified as Eshwar, died after collapsing while on his way to participate in the farmers' protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on Friday.
The deceased, believed to be between 50 and 55 years old, hailed from Kurubarahundi village near Gundlupete taluk, as reported by Deccan Herald. He had travelled from Mysuru to Bengaluru by train along with other farmers to join the protest.
According to police, he collapsed suddenly near Sangolli Rayanna Circle while walking toward the protest site.
Preliminary police information indicate that Eshwar had a history of high blood pressure and diabetes, though the exact cause of death is yet to be confirmed.
“He was shifted to a nearby private hospital in central Bengaluru’s Seshadripuram, but he died in the hospital,” DH quoted a police officer as saying.
Police have not registered an unnatural death case at this stage and are awaiting the doctor’s report to determine the exact cause of death.
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KSRTC to run 1000 special services to clear Christmas rush
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation will operate 1000 additional special services in view of the Christmas festival.
In addition to the existing schedule, the special services will run on 19.12.2025, 20.12.2025 and 24.12.2025. Further, special buses will be operated from various places of intra & Interstate places to Bengaluru on 26.12.2025 & 28.12.2025.
Special buses will be exclusively operated from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station to Dharmastala, Kukkesubramanya, Shivamogga, Hassan, Mangaluru, Kundapura, Shringeri, Horanadu, Davangere, Hubbali, Dharwad, Belagavi, Vijayapura, Gokarna, Sirsi, Karwar, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Ballari, Koppala, Yadgir, Bidar, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Hyderabad and other places.
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Special buses from Mysuru Road Bus Station will be exclusively operated towards Mysuru, Hunsur, Piriyapatna, Virajpet, Kushalanagar, Madikeri.
The corporation has also announced a discount of 5 per cent on the fare if four or more passengers book tickets under a single reservation. A discount of 10 per cent will be extended on return journey tickets if onward and return tickets are booked simultaneously.
In addition to the above, special buses will be operated from all Taluk/District Bus Stands in the jurisdiction of KSRTC based on the traffic needs.
