Passenger train services resume in different parts of Karnataka

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December 7, 2020

Bengaluru, Dec 7: Passenger train services under Southern Western Railway, which were closed due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, have resumed operations on Monday.

According to an official statement by the Southern Western Railway, "The Unreserved Passenger train services, which were cancelled over Bengaluru Division of South Western Railway after the announcement of national lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic, have started again on December 7, 2020."

"The first passenger train that got departed was from Mysuru to Bangarpet at 5.50 hours," the release added.

It was received by PC Mohan, Member of Parliament, Bengaluru Central, at K.S.R. Bengaluru Railway Station. PC Mohan, distributed masks and sanitisers and interacted with passengers to sensitize them about precautions to be taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

He also led a campaign in this connection, in which Railway Scouts and Guides displayed placards and banners to inform passengers to use masks and sanitisers and follow social distancing.

S Muniswamy, Member of Parliament, Kolar received Marikuppam - Bangarpet MEMU Passenger train at Bangarpet. They also distributed masks and sanitisers and held interaction with passengers and to sensitize them about the care to be taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The passenger train services, which started today were:

1.Train No.06557 / 06558 Bangapet -Mysuru - Bangarpet MEMUPassenger
2.Train No.06547 / 06548 K.S.R.Bengaluru - Hosur - KSR Bengaluru MEMU Passenger,
3.Train No.06553 / 06554 Yesvantpur - Tumukur- Yeswantpur DEMU Passenger,
4.Train No.06555 /06556 KSR Bengaluru - Marikuppam - K.S.R.Bengaluru MEMU Passenger
5.Train No.06563 / 06564 Hindupur - Yesvantpur-Hindupur MEMU Passenger
6.06579 / 06580 Yesvantpur-Hassan - Yesvantpur DEMU Passenger
AK Verma, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of Bengaluru tweeted, "To cater to travel needs of the public, South Western Railways will operate 10 additional Festival Special Express trains benefitting passengers bound to Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan in addition to those travelling within Karnataka."

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NRI from Udupi wins Rs 50 crore in Abu Dhabi’s big ticket draw

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February 4,2026

An Indian resident who won the Dh20 million (approximately Rs 50 crore) jackpot in Abu Dhabi's Big Ticket draw has told of his joy at sharing his life-changing fortune with a friend.

Shanthanu Shettigar, a shop manager in Muscat, regularly buys tickets for the monthly grand prize draw with one of his closest friends – and the pair won on February 3.

Mr Shettigar, 33, who is from Udyavar in Udupi district of the southern state of Karnataka and has lived in the Omani capital for eight years, said he was left speechless after learning of his success.

“When I first moved to Muscat, many of my colleagues were purchasing Big Ticket, which encouraged me to give it a try,” he said.

“I started buying tickets on my own, and later began sharing tickets with a close friend. The ticket that brought me this win was one we purchased together.”

“Like most people, I receive a lot of spam calls, and I was fully absorbed in my work as well. I knew the live draw was taking place tonight, but I never imagined my name would be announced,” he said.

“When I realised it was real and that I had won, I was honestly speechless. It still hasn’t fully sunk in, but I’m extremely happy.”

Mr Shettigar is not sure how he will spend his share of the money, but encouraged others to take part.

“This win was completely unexpected, so I want to take some time to think things through before deciding what to do next,” he said.

“I would definitely encourage others to participate with Big Ticket, whether with family or friends – you never know when your moment might come.”

The Big Ticket was established in 1992 with an initial first prize of Dh1 million. It is one of the most popular monthly raffles in the UAE.

It has transformed the lives of many people across the Emirates and beyond.

Entry to the Big Ticket Millionaire is Dh500. Tickets can be bought online or at counters at Zayed International Airport and Al Ain Airport.

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