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Bengaluru's Namma Metro Gets Yellow Line: Route, Timings And All You Need To Know
Last Updated: The Yellow Line is part of the Metro Phase-2 project and spans over a length of over 19 km. In a significant boost for travel infra in Bengaluru, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the much-awaited Yellow Line of Namma Metro on Sunday. With this transport upgrade, Bengalureans can heave a sigh of relief as it is expected to reduce congestion on city roads to a great extent. The metro corridor links the RV Road (Ragigudda) to Bommasandra. The Yellow Line is part of the Metro Phase-2 project and spans over a length of over 19 km. 16 Elevated Stations On Yellow Line: Check List The latest corridor of Namma Metro houses 16 elevated stations, including RV Road, Ragigudda, Jayadeva Hospital, BTM Layout, Central Silk Board, HSR Layout, Oxford College, Hongasandra, Kudlu Gate, Singasandra, Hosa Road, Electronic City-IKonappana Agrahara, Huskur Road, Hebbagodi and Bommasandra. Bengaluru Metro Network Expands To Over 96km The metro project is built at a cost of around Rs 7,160 crore. With the inauguration of the yellow line corridor, the operational metro network in Bengaluru will increase to over 96 km. It is estimated that the Yellow Line metro will cater to more than 6 lakh passengers every day. The commercial services at the corridor will begin on Monday, August 11. Initially, three driverless trains will run between 5am and 11pm, operating at intervals of 25 minutes. The frequency is expected to improve to every 20 minutes later this month as more trains are introduced. Check Metro Fare Structure Here Fares will follow the existing Namma Metro pricing, ranging from Rs 10 to Rs 90 for a one-way journey. For instance, a trip from RV Road to Jayadeva will cost Rs 10, while the longest journey—between Whitefield (Purple Line) and Bommasandra (Yellow Line)—will be priced at Rs 90. view comments First Published: August 10, 2025, 13:23 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
11-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru couple loses ₹4.75 crore in ‘digital arrest' fraud, two from Hyderabad held
In a major breakthrough in a cross-border cyber fraud case, Bengaluru police have arrested two men from Hyderabad in connection with a ₹4.75 crore scam that saw an elderly couple manipulated into believing they were under 'digital arrest,' Indian Express reported. The arrests follow leads from cybercrime investigators in Chennai, and expose links to a broader criminal syndicate with alleged operations in Sri Lanka and Cambodia. The accused have been identified as Eshwar Singh and Ramnarayan Chowdhary, both residents of Hyderabad. Singh, police say, is a habitual gambler with extensive ties to Sri Lankan casinos, while Chowdhary runs a departmental store in the city. (Also Read: Karnataka woman, 30, brutally murdered in Vijayapura over alleged immoral affair) According to The Indian Express, the fraud came to light when cybercrime officials in Chennai stumbled upon a Bengaluru-based victim while working on a separate investigation. The Chennai team alerted Bengaluru's Southeast division, prompting Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Sarah Fathima to open a probe. It soon emerged that a retired engineer and his wife from BTM Layout had been unknowingly targeted for months. The couple was allegedly coerced by cybercriminals into believing they were involved in a money laundering case and were required to cooperate with authorities. Under this false pretext, the couple transferred large sums of money to multiple accounts, eventually losing ₹4.75 crore. 'They thought they were following legal instructions. They even pledged property documents, all without informing their son or daughter,' said DCP Fathima. Their son lives in Malleswaram, while their daughter resides in Hebbal. The investigation gained traction when a trail of ₹10 lakh led police to a Hyderabad bank account. The account holder claimed the money had been received on behalf of his landlord, Eshwar Singh. Singh, who was found to have made 33 trips to a casino in Sri Lanka, was arrested upon landing at Hyderabad airport. Though Singh claimed the funds were part of a legitimate refund from the casino, investigators uncovered unusual banking arrangements. Due to irregularities in his tax filings, Singh had allegedly requested that casino payouts be sent to his tenant's account instead of his own—an arrangement the casino honored, citing his status as a regular patron. 'We believe the cybercriminals exploited this existing channel, directing the defrauded money into the same account used by the casino,' a senior police officer said. Singh was subsequently taken into custody. Police also arrested Chowdhary, the departmental store owner, who reportedly became entangled in the scam after cybercriminals gained his trust through frequent visits to his shop. His bank accounts were allegedly used to route money from various victims across India. (Also Read: Karnataka woman poisons husband, kids for months to continue affair with neighbour, arrested)
