nThe Chhattisgarh cabinet on Wednesday approved a hike of 25 percent in passenger bus fare. This follows an agreement with the bus operators.
Transport Minister Mohammad Akbar told the media that this hike would not be enforced on city bus services and vehicles on government contract.
The blind, mentally retarded, senior citizens above 80 years, those handicapped in both legs and HIV patients can travel free while going for treatment.
One of their assistants will also travel free.
The cabinet okayed a National Tribal Dance Festival from October 28 to November 1. Tribal folk artistes will perform on October 28-30. Rajyotsava will be held on November 1 -- the statehood day of Chhattisgarh.