Sanitary pads meant for schoolgirls burnt in Kalaburagi, public anger mounts
Kalaburagi: Sanitary pads meant to be distributed free of cost to adolescent girls under the Karnataka government's 'Shuchi Scheme' were found burnt at the Farhatabad Primary Health Centre on the outskirts of Kalaburagi city.
The sanitary pads, worth several lakhs of rupees, were reportedly discovered during the demolition of an old building on the premises. Thousands of unused pads, which were intended for eligible high school and college-going girls, were allegedly stored in a godown without distribution. Instead of distributing them, health department officials allegedly set them ablaze, triggering widespread public outrage.
Local residents and community leaders have strongly condemned the act and demanded action against the officials responsible. They questioned why such a crucial health resource was hoarded and ultimately destroyed instead of being provided to the intended beneficiaries.
Videos showing piles of sanitary pads burning have gone viral on social media, intensifying the backlash and leading to demands for accountability.
In response, Dr. Sharanabasappa Kyatnal, District Health and Family Welfare Officer, has issued a notice to the RCH district official, the taluk health officer, and the medical officer of the health centre. The notice calls for a detailed investigation and submission of a report within 24 hours.
“A thorough inquiry has been ordered into the incident of burning sanitary pads at Farhatabad PHC. A clear explanation is expected within 24 hours,” said Dr. Kyatanal.
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KSRTC to run 1000 special services to clear Christmas rush
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation will operate 1000 additional special services in view of the Christmas festival.
In addition to the existing schedule, the special services will run on 19.12.2025, 20.12.2025 and 24.12.2025. Further, special buses will be operated from various places of intra & Interstate places to Bengaluru on 26.12.2025 & 28.12.2025.
Special buses will be exclusively operated from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station to Dharmastala, Kukkesubramanya, Shivamogga, Hassan, Mangaluru, Kundapura, Shringeri, Horanadu, Davangere, Hubbali, Dharwad, Belagavi, Vijayapura, Gokarna, Sirsi, Karwar, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Ballari, Koppala, Yadgir, Bidar, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Hyderabad and other places.
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Special buses from Mysuru Road Bus Station will be exclusively operated towards Mysuru, Hunsur, Piriyapatna, Virajpet, Kushalanagar, Madikeri.
The corporation has also announced a discount of 5 per cent on the fare if four or more passengers book tickets under a single reservation. A discount of 10 per cent will be extended on return journey tickets if onward and return tickets are booked simultaneously.
In addition to the above, special buses will be operated from all Taluk/District Bus Stands in the jurisdiction of KSRTC based on the traffic needs.
