Siddaramaiah dares Karnataka BJP leaders to question Centre over hike in railway fares
Davangere: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday criticised the Central government for increasing railway passenger fares, saying the hike has added to the financial burden on the common people, while BJP leaders in the state have failed to question the move.
Speaking to the media in Davangere, Siddaramaiah said the Centre had raised train travel fares, but leaders of the BJP in Karnataka were silent on an issue that directly affects ordinary citizens.
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Responding to questions about the bus and truck collision near Hiriyur in Chitradurga district, the Chief Minister said preliminary information from the police indicated that the truck driver was at fault. According to initial findings, the truck, which was coming from the opposite direction, crossed the divider and rammed into the bus.
He said the accident had claimed the lives of four women, a child, and the truck driver. Emphasising the need for strict adherence to safety norms, Siddaramaiah said all buses must follow safety measures without exception. He added that a detailed investigation into the accident would be conducted.
The Chief Minister also said he would be leaving for New Delhi later in the day to attend the Congress party’s executive committee meeting.
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Thunderstorm hits Lucknow, IMD issues red alert across multiple UP districts
Lucknow: Shortly after the India Meteorological Department issued a red alert warning of severe weather conditions in the region, a sudden thunderstorm hit Lucknow and adjoining districts on Monday morning.
The Indian Express reported that the skies turned dark around 8:45 am as strong winds lashed parts of the city. Incidents of tree falls were reported from several locations, disrupting traffic and normal movement.
The weather department said thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, hail and gusty winds of 40 to 60 kmph are likely to continue over the next three hours across several districts.
A red alert has been issued for districts including Unnao, Barabanki, Hardoi, Sitapur, Bahraich, Gonda, Shravasti and Lakhimpur Kheri, where moderate thunderstorms with hail and strong winds may damage trees, power lines and temporary structures.
An orange alert is in place for Rae Bareli, Amethi, Kanpur Nagar, Ayodhya, Kanpur Dehat, Auraiya, Kannauj, Farrukhabad, Shahjahanpur and Balrampur, where thunderstorms with lightning and winds up to 60 kmph could lead to localised disruptions.
Major parts of the state remains under yellow alert, including districts such as Prayagraj, Agra, Bareilly, Aligarh and Moradabad, where light rain, lightning and winds of 30 to 40 kmph are expected.
Authorities have advised residents to remain indoors, avoid open areas and trees during lightning, and secure loose objects.
