Landslide Disrupts Train Services In Karnataka's Sakleshpur–Subrahmanya Section; Multiple Trains Delayed

Manjarabad: India’s only star-shaped fort designed by French engineers

The only star-shaped fort in India, the Manjarabad Fort, is located near Sakleshpur in the Hassan district of Karnataka. Steeped in legends and inspired by French military design, the fort was built by Tipu Sultan, the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore, in 1792. Located at around 3,240 feet (987 metres) above sea level, the fort offers commanding views of the Western Ghats and is often shrouded in mist.  It is said that when Tipu Sultan visited th…

Landslide Disrupts Train Services In Karnataka's Sakleshpur–Subrahmanya Section; Multiple Trains Delayed

Train travel in the scenic but sensitive Sakleshpur–Subrahmanya Road section in Karnataka came to a halt on Saturday morning (June 21). The disruption was caused after a landslide struck between Edakumari and Shiribagilu stations in the Dakshina Kannada district. The landslide occurred in the hilly Western Ghats area, a stretch known for its lush greenery and its occasional risks during the monsoon.  Landslide After Heavy Rainfall Delays Multipl…