Promised two crore jobs but took away existing jobs: Karnataka Minsiter on PM Modi
Koppal: Shivaraj Tangadagi, the Minister of Kannada and Culture Department, criticized Prime Minister Modi's performance, alleging that despite promising to create 2 crore jobs annually, existing jobs were being taken away. Tangadagi made these remarks while addressing a gathering of Congress workers in Karatagi on Monday.
Expressing discontent over the unfulfilled promises made by the BJP, Tangadagi questioned the whereabouts of the 100 smart cities pledged by the party. He also ridiculed Modi's recent underwater puja with a peacock feather, suggesting it was an unusual act for a world leader.
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Furthermore, Tangadagi lamented the denial of a ticket to current BJP MP Sanganna Karadi, whom he described as a loyal supporter of Modi and a good man. Tangadagi speculated that Karadi's absence from the contest would likely contribute to the victory of the Congress candidate, Rajanna.
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New trains to ease crowding on Namma Metro Purple-Green lines in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Commuters on the crowded Namma Metro Purple and Green lines may soon get relief, as the Railway Board has issued provisional sanction for induction of new train sets, Deccan Herald reported.
The Railway Board communicated the provisional sanction to the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) in a letter on April 1, raising hopes that additional trains could be deployed during peak hours by May-June.
According to the Railway Board, the approval comes with conditions, including a maximum speed of 80 kmph in fully inflated mode and 25 kmph in deflated mode of the secondary air spring.
The BMRCL will also need a separate sanction from the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) by submitting the Independent Safety Assessment (ISA) report confirming the trains’ integration, operation, and compatibility with the Direct To Go (DTG) signalling and train control system for the Purple and Green lines.
The BMRCL has received three DTG trains, including a prototype delivered in January 2025, for the Purple and Green lines. The trains must pass 37 statutory clearances before entering passenger service.
The BMRCL had approached the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO), under the Ministry of Railways, to conduct statutory trials related to oscillation, braking, speed and system integration tests for the trains. The CMRS will issue the final sanction after receiving the ISA certificate.
Officials said the ISA certification process is already underway, with new signalling software currently being tested. Final approvals are expected by May-June, after which the trains can be introduced into service.
The new trains have been supplied by China's CRRC Nanjing Puzhen Co Ltd, which will deliver a total of 21 trains for the Purple and Green lines in partnership with the West Bengal-based Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRSL). Currently, the network operates with 57 trains supplied by BEML.
