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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Man arrested for for raping mute woman in Jamshedpur
Jamshedpur (PTI): One person was arrested on the charge of raping a 30-year-old woman with speech impairment in Jamshedpur, a police officer said on Tuesday.
The incident occurred in the Azadnagar police station area of the city, and a case in this regard was registered based on the statement of the victim's brother on Monday.
The victim had gone to fetch water from the premises of a company on Monday evening. When she did not return even after a considerable time, family members went out in search of her and caught the accused red-handed, police said.
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The accused was a caretaker of the company.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Patamda) Bachandeo Kujjur said due to scarcity of water in the area, the victim used to fetch water from the premises of the company.
