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New Indian Express
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- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Midnight flag-hoisting to patriotic songs: Bengaluru soaks in the I-Day spirit
BENGALURU: Bengaluru is showing no signs of slowing down when it comes to patriotism — Tricolours fluttered across the city, with schools dancing to 'Des Rangeela', a popular track from 2006 Bollywood flick 'Fanaa', and homes distributing sweets paired with heartfelt speeches on Friday. The roads saw lines of autorickshaws with big national flags fastened to them, driving around the city. While Tiranga yatras, NCC cadets, and school marching contingents added to the patriotic passion, maestro AR Rahman's 'Vande Mataram' playing loud and proud from school speakers reminded one of the respect and reverence deeply felt for the nation. The celebrations began as early as midnight, with people gathering for traditional midnight Tricolour-hoisting ceremonies. Across the city, officials conducted flag-hoisting events and delivered brief speeches, recalling the sacrifices of freedom fighters. At the MG Railway Colony, DRM Ashutosh Kumar Singh hoisted the national flag and inspected the RPF and student parade. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah laid a wreath at the statue of Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna, while at Bharat Vidya Sansthan, Colonel MS Khaira (retd) and president Nirmal Kumar addressed students, reminding them that freedom comes with responsibility. Educational institutions across the city also marked the day with enthusiasm. At IIIT-B, students, faculty and staff took part in cultural programmes and renewed their commitment through the 'Panch Pran' oath. Cultural organisations and public art spaces also joined in the celebrations, hosting dance and music performances featuring young artists. Besides, several corporate firms lit up their offices in shades of the Tricolour, and are organising week-long activities to mark the occasion.
New Indian Express
20-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
‘Circular Railway DPR around Bengaluru to be ready by August'
BENGALURU: The Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the 288-km Circular Railway Project around Bengaluru will be completed and submitted to the Railway Board by August 2025, stated Divisional Railway Manager, Bengaluru Division, South Western Railway (SWR), Ashutosh Kumar Singh, on Thursday. Singh said the DPR is part of a larger push to expand rail infrastructure. The project is designed to decongest urban traffic through a seven-leg rail network circling the city. Final Location Survey has already been sanctioned, and DPR preparation is under way. Addressing the delays in the Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project (BSRP), the SWR officials clarified that while the project is managed by K-RIDE, the Railway division has provided all requested land for Corridors 2 and 4 of the total 4 corridors. 'For Corridor 1, the process is still on. Once it's finalised, we will hand it over,' an official said. Meanwhile, the KSR Railway Station is set to receive two additional platforms, to the existing 10 platforms, at an estimated cost of Rs 222 crore. The expansion will involve the demolition of a portion of the MG Railway Colony, and a fourth entrance to the station is also planned. Other major infrastructure upgrades include the redevelopment of the Bengaluru Cantonment Station at a cost of Rs 484.58 crore, and the ongoing quadrupling of the 38-km Bengaluru Cantonment-Whitefield section.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Detailed project report ready for doubling of Yelahanka-Devanahalli heritage line in Karnataka
Bengaluru: In a step towards enhancing rail connectivity to Kempegowda International Airport and the fast-growing Devanahalli region, the South Western Railway (SWR) has prepared a detailed project report (DPR) to double the Yelahanka–Devanahalli rail line. The 23.7km line, part of the historic Yelahanka–Chikkaballapur route built by the British and operational since 1905, includes heritage stations like Doddajala, Avathihalli, Nandi Halt Station, and Devanahalli. The Rs 455-crore project aims to overcome the limitations of the single track, which has hindered efficient suburban rail services in the corridor. The project is awaiting approval from the railway board. Divisional railway manager (Bengaluru division) Ashutosh Kumar Singh said the DPR had been submitted and traffic justification is being compiled in response to the railway board's queries. "This project will be a game changer for suburban connectivity between Bengaluru and Devanahalli. It will benefit daily commuters and improve last-mile access to the airport," said an official. Efforts to connect Bengaluru city to the airport via rail were initiated four years ago. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like USDJPY đang đi lên không? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The service failed to attract sufficient passengers, primarily due to operational constraints on the single-track section and lack of frequent services. The new plan is expected to address those shortcomings and align with the city's broader suburban rail vision. In parallel, the Rail Infrastructure Development Company (Karnataka) Limited (KRIDE) is working on a separate suburban rail corridor connecting Majestic to Kempegowda airport and Devanahalli. While SWR and KRIDE will operate on different lines, officials noted that parts of the two corridors may run parallel. Coordination between the agencies is under way to remove level crossings and replace them with subways or roads under bridges to ensure seamless operations.
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Time of India
J'khand man arrested for raping teen girl
Kanpur: Police arrested a man near Cantt area of Central Railway Station for allegedly raping a teenage girl from Mirzapur. The accused identified as Mohd Ashfaq is a resident of Hazaribagh in Jharkhand. Police are currently questioning the accused. According to ACP Collector Ganj Ashutosh Kumar Singh, following a dispute with her mother on Monday, a 15-year-old girl from Mirzapur boarded a train to Prayagraj, where she encountered a man, claiming to be one Raju Tiwari, who promised to assist her in returning home. However, he took her to Kanpur in a bus and checked into a hotel near Ghantaghar, where he raped her. When she protested, he also physically assaulted her. The girl later managed to flee and contacted both the police and her uncle through UP 112. The girl's uncle lodged a formal complaint at Harbansh Mohal police station. During investigation, police obtained the accused's phone number. Through surveillance, they traced him near the Central Station and arrested him on Wednesday. Upon questioning, the accused revealed his identity as Mohd Ashfaq from Hazaribagh, Jharkhand. ACP Collector Ganj Ashutosh Kumar said further investigation is underway. tnn Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Hindustan Times
24-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
UP: College professor arrested for sexually harassing female student in Muzaffarnagar
A local college professor was arrested on Saturday for allegedly sexually harassing a female student of the institution, police said. Station House Officer (SHO) Ashutosh Kumar Singh said a case has been registered against the accused, Dushyant Kumar under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Act sections including Section 75 (sexual harassment). The student, a final year student of Bachelor of Science, alleged that she was sexually harassed by the accused, according to the complaint lodged at the Civil Line police station. She further alleged that the professor threatened to fail her in practical examinations if she did not comply with his demands, police said. An investigation is underway in the matter, the SHO said.
