NHAI introduces fresh hike in toll rates on Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway; check new tariff here
Bengaluru: The National Highways Authority of India has once again issued an order to increase the toll rate of Bangalore-Mysore expressway by 22%.
Motorists were not aware of the toll rate increase due to the FASTag, as the higher fares have been in effect since June 1. The one-way fare for cars, vans, and jeeps has been raised from Rs 135 to Rs 165, resulting in an increase of Rs 30.
For light vehicles and minibuses, the one-way toll rate has been raised from Rs 220 to Rs 270, an increase of Rs 50. The toll for trucks, buses, and 2-axle vehicles has been increased from Rs 460 to Rs 565. The one-way toll rate for three-axle vehicles has been raised from Rs 3 to Rs 500, representing an increase of Rs 615.
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The toll for heavy vehicles has been raised from Rs 720 to Rs 885, while for seven or more axle vehicles, the toll has been increased from Rs 880 to Rs 1,080. This is the second toll hike announced by the National Highways Authority of India since the previous announcement on April 10.
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Second PUC results: Life convict clears exam with distinction, DGP lauds effort
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Bengaluru: A life convict lodged in Ballari Central Prison has successfully cleared the second PUC examination.
Ashok Kumar S, who appeared for the examination under prison escort, secured 481 marks out of 600, registering 80.1 percent.
Director General of Police (Prisons and Correctional Services), Alok Kumar (IPS), shared the development on his official ‘X’ handle, commending the inmate’s achievement.
In his post, he stated that it was heartening to see a life convict score over 80 percent in the examination, adding that the inmate had appeared from Ballari Central Prison under escort.
It’s heartening to see that one of our life convict prisoners Ashok has obtained 80.1% marks in PUC exam. He appeared under Prison escort from Ballari Central Prison for his exams.
— alok kumar (@alokkumar6994) April 9, 2026
Glad to see that Walls of the prison has not subdued his hopes for a better future. pic.twitter.com/Nzlcy076SR
He further noted that the achievement reflected that the “walls of the prison have not subdued his hopes for a better future.”
Alok Kumar in his post also shared the result sheet of Ashok.
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) declared the second PUC results for 2026 on April 9.
A total of 6,32,200 students appeared for the examination across all streams, of whom 5,46,698 passed, recording an overall pass percentage of 86.48 per cent.
