Two killed, 5 injured as private bus rams into a lorry near Shivamogga in Karnataka
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The Hindu
11 hours ago
- The Hindu
SP cautions autorickshaw drivers to behave properly with passengers in Tirupati
Superintendent of Police (SP) V. Harshavardhan Raju delivered a bittersweet message — 'Pay heed or pay the price' — to the autorickshaw drivers of Tirupati, on Wednesday. It may be recalled that the Tirupati traffic police had recently launched a mobile application, where passengers boarding an autorickshaw could scan a QR code and gather details of the driver. The application also allows the passengers to lodge complaint against a driver if they face any kind of trouble or misbehaviour from the latter's side. The police command control centre, which would then receive the complaint, will initiate suitable action on the driver. Despite strengthening the measures for the safety of the passengers and to maintain law and order, an unsavoury incident rocked Tirupati recently. A passenger, that too a Tirumala-bound pilgrim, was thrashed by a group of auto rickshaw drivers over a petty issue. Though it later turned out to be a case of the passenger verbally abusing the driver, the latter had to face penal action for landing physical blows on the victim. SP's message Mr. Raju, who formally inaugurated a police outpost at Annamayya Circle Junction in Tirupati on Wednesday, distributed sweets to the autorickshaw drivers, and at the same time, minced no words in cautioning them. Without referring to the assault, Mr. Raju called upon the autorickshaw drivers to behave properly with the passengers. He also appealed to the autorickshaw unions not to blindly support or side with an erring driver, rather use their sense of judgment to prevent the recurrence of such incidents. Additional Superintendents of Police J. Venkat Rao (Admin) and K. Ravi Manoharachari (Law and Order), Deputy Superintendents V. Bhaktavatsalam, Ravi Kumar, Ramakrishna Chary and Bhaskar Naik also took part.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Karnataka child marriage figures show marginal dip in 2024-25
Mysuru: Incidents of child marriage continue to be high in Karnataka, with 700 cases reported in 2024-25. Though this shows a roughly 3% dip in cases compared to the previous fiscal, the overall numbers are still quite alarming. A district-wise breakup put Shivamogga, Belagavi, and Chitradurga in the top three, with Mysuru and Mandya in the fifth and sixth positions, respectively. Laxmi Hebbalkar, the women and child development minister, said in the assembly last week that in 2023-24, about 719 child marriages took place in the state. This year, between April and June 2025, the state reported 211 cases. The minister, in her reply to a query on the measures taken by the department to prevent child marriages, said senior police and district administrative officials have been instructed to take necessary action to prevent child marriages. The govt has initiated measures to run awareness drives on KSRTC and BMTC buses to prevent child marriages. As a deterrent to tackle the scourge, a draft amendment bill 2025 has been prepared, which has been approved by the cabinet. The bill seeks to criminalise even acts such as attempts, preparations, and engagements for child marriage. Presently, the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, doesn't allow the police to register complaints on these grounds. President of the Child Welfare Committee, Mysuru, M Ravichandra, told TOI in all cases of child marriage, an FIR is registered against the parents and relatives. If a minor girl is physically abused, then the provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act are invoked. Elopement is also a reason behind child marriages, with parents marrying off the minors fearing social stigma and ostracism, the president explained. Jasheela, a counsellor at Santwana Kendra at HD Kote in Mysuru, claimed cases of child marriage are high among economically weaker families. Two girls, both 17, who were believed to be in a relationship, were rescued recently before their families could marry them off, she said. Mandya DCPO S Rashmi claimed efforts are on to prevent child marriage at all levels. According to Rashmi, the efforts have already yielded favourable results, as the number of cases of child marriage have come down. Box Child marriages: Top districts: Districts: 2023-24: 2024-25: 2025-26 (April-June) Shivamogga: 79 79 19 Belagavi: 22 78 11 Chitradurga: 84 74 23 Bagalkot: 19 63 1 Mysuru: 70 60 4 Mandya: 66 57 9 --- Child marriages in Karnataka: 2023-24: 719 2024-25: 700 2025-26 (Apr-June): 211 Source: Karnataka Legislative Assembly Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Cattle grazer dies, 15 injured in road crashes
Bagalkot: In two separate road crashes, which are connected, a cattle grazer died, and over 15 commuters were injured in the district on Tuesday evening. Chittappa Neelannavar, who was grazing cattle at Anagawadi Ghataprabha River Bridge on the Hubballi-Vijayapura National Highway, was severely injured when a car rammed him after colliding with an ambulance. The ambulance was rushing to another spot where a Hubballi-bound bus collided with a Vijayapura-bound cruiser. Over 15 commuters from the bus and cruiser were injured, and they were admitted to the district hospital in Bagalkot. Both crashes occurred on the same bridge but fell within different police station limits. The bus-cruiser crash occurred in Bilagi police limits, while the ambulance-car crash took place in Kaladagi police limits. Both stations have registered respective cases and are investigating them. Traffic was disturbed for a while following both crashes. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
