Prakash Raj files defamation case against Pratap Simha, seeks compensation of Rs. 1
Mysuru: Actor Prakash Raj has filed a defamation case against Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha in a city court for making derogatory statements against him.
Raj said he had sought a compensation of ₹ 1 from Mr. Simha for allegedly defaming him on social media platforms.
With regard to seeking damages of just one rupee, Mr. Raj said he had not filed the defamation case for the sake of money. He argued that it was to teach to a lesson to persons holding responsible positions in the society and misusing social media platforms for their personal benefit.
Mr. Raj, who has accused Mr. Simha of making defamatory and personal remarks against him in connection with his son’s death, had sent a legal notice. He had threatened to press criminal charges against the MP if the latter does not tender an unconditional apology and remove all the allegedly defamatory posts.
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KSRTC introduces gender ticketing in buses across Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram (PTI): The KSRCTC on Saturday began implementing gender ticketing in buses operating across the state.
According to a Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) circular issued on Friday, the gender ticketing system is intended to record whether a passenger is a woman, a man or a child in tickets issued on KSRTC buses from Saturday.
To facilitate the system, Electronic Ticketing Machines (ETMs) have been updated.
The circular stated that conductors in all KSRTC depots should record the gender category of passengers while issuing tickets through the ETMs.
Options for women, men, and children have been included in the ETMs to identify passenger categories when issuing tickets.
The printed tickets generated by the ETMs will also indicate the passenger's category, officials said.
The UDF had promised free KSRTC travel for women across the state during the Assembly election campaign.
UDF, which won 102 of 140 seats, would soon form the government after the Congress party finalises the discussion on the next Chief Minister.
The introduction of gender ticketing is being viewed as an effort to estimate the number of women travelling daily on KSRTC buses before implementing the poll promise.
Some conductors have reportedly raised concerns over the additional time required to record passenger details, especially during rush hours.
