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Bengaluru traffic constable’s act of kindness amid flooded road wins hearts online in viral video
A video showing a Bengaluru traffic constable, Anil, assisting a physically challenged individual stranded on a flooded road has gained significant attention online. The incident occurred during heavy rain, where the constable helped the person cross the knee-deep water by carrying him on his shoulder. This act of kindness has been positively received, contrasting with the often negative portrayal of the Bengaluru Traffic Police on social media.
The Hindu - Bengaluru · The Hindu - India · The Hindu - Karnataka
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New Bengaluru-Vijayapura biweekly special to take 11 hours, instead of 15
A new biweekly express train service between Bengaluru and Vijayapura will reduce travel time from 15 hours to 11 hours. The service, which will operate overnight, is set to begin on June 1 and will run twice a week, benefiting passengers traveling for education, healthcare, and business. The train will bypass Hubballi and Gadag stations, departing from Yeshwantpur at 6:15 PM and arriving in Vijayapura by 5:15 AM the next day.
Times of India - Bengaluru
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Water wastage: Bengaluru water authority books 44, collects Rs 2.2 lakh in fines from violators
The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has imposed fines totaling Rs 2.2 lakh on 44 violators for wasting drinking water between March 1 and May 8. The penalties, set at Rs 5,000 per violation, are part of an enforcement initiative aimed at curbing the misuse of potable water for non-essential activities. The East zone recorded the highest number of violations, while the Central zone achieved full compliance during this period.
Times of India - Bengaluru
