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Hubballi-Dharwad
No More Long Walks! Jan Shatabdi Express Moves to Main Platform at Hubballi
Hubballi, Karnataka: In a welcome move for passengers, the popular Jan Shatabdi Express train connecting Hubballi and Bengaluru will now operate from platform number two, starting March 1st, 2024. Previously, the train inconveniently departed from platform six of the third gate, located over a kilometer away from the main entrance. This shift brings much-needed relief, especially for senior citizens, women,…
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Hubballi-Dharwad
Hubballi: MLA Tenginkai Pitches Tourism Boost with Ambitious Heliport Plan
Bengaluru: Hubballi Central MLA Mahesh Tenginkai championed the potential of Nrupatunga Betta as a major tourist destination during the assembly session on Monday. He raised a starred question, specifically thanking Tourism Minister HK Patil for initiating an action plan for a zipway at the Betta. While details regarding the zipway’s end point remain unclear, earlier discussions proposed a connection between…
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World News
Morning-After Pill Now Available OTC in Japan: Pilot Project Launched
TOKYO — Japan has launched a pilot project to sell emergency contraceptive pills over the counter. The pilot project, which began on November 28, will allow women to purchase the pills without a prescription at 145 pharmacies nationwide. However, there are some restrictions in place: The minimum age for in-store purchases is 16, but if you are under 18 you…
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