BMTC to operate metro feeder services for those attending Chitra Santhe
The Hindu
For the benefit of those attending Chitra Santhe, Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) will operate metro feeder services from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, January 7. The 21st edition of Chitra Santhe, which is organised by the Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, is dedicated to the achievements of Indian scientists in space research and related activities. The art fair will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
For the benefit of those attending Chitra Santhe, Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) will operate metro feeder services from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, January 7.
The BMTC in a release stated that it will run the services at a flat fare of ₹15. Route 1 will be from Kempegowda Bus Station to Vidhana Soudha via Central Talkies, Anand Rao Circle, and Shivananda Store. There will be four buses at intervals of 10 minutes. Route 2 — from Mantri Square metro station to Vidhana Soudha via Anand Rao Circle and Shivananda stores — will also have four buses running at a frequency of 10 minutes.
The 21st edition of Chitra Santhe, which is organised by the Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, is dedicated to the achievements of Indian scientists in space research and related activities. The art fair will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Around 5 lakh people are expected to visit the Chitra Santhe this year. After receiving complaints from visitors about parking hassles over the years, BMTC metro feeder buses have been arranged this time, according to the organisers. Mobility app Namma Yatri will deploy 30 women-driven autorickshaws to provide last-mile connectivity to artists and the visitors.
Meanwhile, Bengaluru traffic police have announced traffic diversions because of Chitra Santhe. Movement of all types of vehicles is prohibited on Kumara Krupa Road from Windsor Manor junction to Shivananda Circle and Hare Krishna Road from Shivananda Circle to Gururaja Kalyana Mantapa junction (north of the road only) from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., the traffic police stated in a release.
Women in Nagapattinam rally for safety and stronger protections, demanding justice and welfare measures during the global activism campaign.
Quack A. Venkatesan arrested in Chennai for operating an unauthorized ayurvedic hospital and prescribing allopathic medicines without training.
ED attaches ₹1,120 crore in assets linked to Reliance Home Finance fraud, raising total attachments to ₹10,117 crore.
Tamil Nadu Minister T.R.B. Rajaa accuses BJP of inciting riots, undermining Madurai's progress amid ongoing investment efforts.
Apart from fine performances from Mammootty and Vinayakan, mind games and character dynamics propel Jithin K Jose’s 'Kalamkaval', a slow-burn thriller
In Celestial Company, an ongoing exhibition in the city, throws light on the often ignored aspects of the divine
Explore the enduring legacy of 'Madurai' Mani Iyer, where music and culinary artistry harmoniously intertwine in Mayiladuthurai.
Retired judges and lawyers urge CJI Surya Kant to uphold constitutional rights for Rohingya refugees amidst controversial remarks.
Join Apar Gupta in the In Focus Podcast as he discusses India's Sanchar Saathi app and concerns over consent and privacy.
Telangana Government plans affordable housing for middle-class families, identifying four locations for 10,000 new homes each.
Tragic death of Aligarh school principal on electoral duty prompts investigation into harassment claims and work-related stress.
O. Panneerselvam discusses AIADMK revival with Amit Shah, denying rumors of a new political party amid state political dynamics.
BJP MP urges removal of 'Lord' title from textbooks, citing colonial mindset, during Rajya Sabha discussions on national identity.