Minimum auto fare in Bengaluru hiked to Rs 36 for first 2 kms from Aug 1
Bengaluru, Jul 14 (PTI): The Regional Transport Authority of Bangalore Urban District on Monday announced a hike in the minimum auto rickshaw fare raising it from Rs 30 to Rs 36 for the first 2 kms.
The new fare will come into effect from August 1.
According to the notification issued by the authority, the fare is valid within the limits of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike.
According to the notice, after the first 2 km, every kilometre will be Rs 18.
For night fare, between 10 pm and 5 am, half the normal fare will be added to normal fare.
The authority also said auto meters should be re-verified and stamped by October 31 and should display the revised fares on the meters.
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J'khand: 4 minors detained for 'raping' girl at birthday party
Ranchi (PTI): Four minors were detained for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl at a birthday party in Jharkhand’s Ranchi, police said on Saturday.
The incident took place on March 31 within the Namkum police station limits. An FIR in this regard was lodged on April 16 based on the girl’s statement, they said.
“All five, including the victim, were friends, and the girl had gone to attend the birthday party of one of those detained. At the party, the accused consumed alcohol and allegedly raped her,” said Ramnarayan Singh, the officer in-charge of Namkum police station.
“The four, aged between 15 and 17 years, have been detained and the medical examination of the girl is underway,” Singh said.
Further investigation is underway.
