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Bus fires kill 64 nationwide since 2021; Karnataka sees three incidents
This excludes at least six people who were killed after a container truck rammed the Bengaluru-bound bus, triggering a blaze that rapidly engulfed the vehicle and left passengers with little time to escape on Thursday
Karnataka bus accident: Survivors describe panic, delay in emergency response services after bus caught fire
A survivor recounts desperate moments as he escaped out of the burning vehicle: ‘I jumped down, broke the window, and managed to pull another passenger out. Within 40 seconds, everything was burning. Nothing was visible. Thick smoke engulfed the bus, and we could not make out if people were still inside or even where to run.’
Proposed AHINDA convention may add to leadership tussle in Karnataka
Meet threatens to open up another front between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar; Jarkiholi says they need not require anyone’s certificate to hold the event
Here are the big stories from Karnataka today
Welcome to the Karnataka Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today. Curated and written by Nalme Nachiyar.
Forest Department and outsourced personnel get insurance coverage in Karnataka
Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre said the frontline Forest Department staff work day and night, facing dangers while protecting forests and wildlife, and the department has lost several brave green warriors
Christmas celebrated with fervour, spirit of goodwill in Kittur Karnataka region
The Christian community attended Christmas mass at various churches and prayer halls across various towns and cities of Kittur Karnataka region on December 25
Karnataka bus accident: MLA B. P. Yatnal wants government to conduct safety audit of all buses
If any bus is found violating safety protocols, their licence should be cancelled and their owners should be jailed, says MLA
Karnataka bus accident: Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy attributes fire to truck hitting bus near fuel tank
As many as five persons died after a container truck hit a sleeper bus on National Highway 48 near Hiriyur in Chitradurga district early on December 25
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