Varthur Kodi Circle in Whitefield to be named after Madhukar Shetty
Statue proposal dropped
Bengaluru: BBMP had decided to rename the Varthur Kodi Circle in Whitefield after late IPS officer Madhukar Shetty, and to build his statue there.
The family members of Madhukar Shetty and officers, who have worked with him, welcomed the decision to rename the major circle after him.
However, they have asked not to build his statue utilising funds reserved for development works. After discussion, his family and these officers have conveyed to BBMP that Madhukar Shetty did not like building statues using public money. Therefore it will be inappropriate to build his statue by public fund.
Madhukar Shetty was known as an efficient and forthright police officer. BBMP had decided to name the important circle in the IT hub of the city to recognise his services and to inspire young officers to follow his ideals. After the request from his family and other officers, BBMP in consultation with the local corporator, has decided to only rename the circle after the late IPS officer and drop the idea of building the statue.
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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.
