Tejasvi Surya announces approval for new superfast train between Bengaluru-Mumbai
Bengaluru: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has approved the introduction of a new superfast train service between Bengaluru and Mumbai, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya announced on Saturday.
Sharing the update on X, Tejasvi Surya said, “I have good news for the people of Bengaluru and Mumbai. For the past 30 years, only one superfast train – the Udyan Express – has been connecting these two major cities, taking over 24 hours to complete the journey.”
Due to the lack of options, most passengers were forced to depend on expensive bus services or flights, making travel costly and inconvenient. Surya noted that there had been a long-standing demand from people of both cities to introduce additional train services.
“Over the past four years, I have repeatedly raised this matter in Parliament, during PAC meetings, and in discussions with the Railway Board Chairman and the Railway Minister. Today, this demand has finally been approved,” he said.
Calling it “astonishing” that two of India’s most important economic hubs had only one direct superfast train for decades, Surya revealed that Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has now decided to increase lane capacity at both Bengaluru and Mumbai railway stations.
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Mangaluru’s Karavali Utsava is back; Cultural, beach events lined up, here’s the complete schedule
Mangaluru: This year’s Karavali Utsava will commence on December 20, with a wide range of cultural, adventure, and tourism-focused programs planned across Mangaluru and other parts of the Dakshina Kannada district, Deputy Commissioner Darshan H.V. said.
He was speaking while presiding over a Karavali Utsava preparedness review meeting held at the District Commissioner’s office.
The main event will be held at the Karavali Utsava grounds in the city. In an effort to promote beach tourism, special programs will be organised at six beaches across the district, which include Panambur, Ullal, Someshwara, Sasihitlu, Tannirbhavi, and the Blue Flag Beach.
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Outlining the schedule, the Deputy Commissioner said adventure sports will be held at Sasihitlu Beach, while a wine, cheese, and cake festival will take place at the Tannirbhavi Blue Flag Beach.
A music festival and triathlon are planned at Tannirbhavi Beach. Football, volleyball and other sports events will be organised at Ullal Beach, cultural programs at Panambur Beach, and a music evening and yoga program at Someshwara Beach.
In addition, food festivals featuring a variety of local and regional cuisines will be held at all beaches. The Kala Parba program and a flower and floriculture exhibition will be organised at Kadri Park, while a film festival is also planned in Mangaluru city.
A football tournament will be held at Nehru Maidan on December 27 and 28, and special programs will be organised at Pilikula Nisargadhama. To attract tourists, helicopter joyrides have also been arranged, the Deputy Commissioner said.
The review meeting was attended by Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Narvade Vinayak Karbari, Mangaluru Deputy Divisional Officer Meenakshi Arya, Deputy Commissioner of Police Mithun H.N., Deputy Conservator of Forests Antony Mariappa, and other officials.
