'Black fungus' cases detected in Dakshina Kannada, reports suggest one death due to infection
Mangaluru: Three people in Dakshina Kannada district have reportedly been infected with the ‘black fungus’ also known as mucormycosis and are receiving treatment while one patient has died after infecting the fungus, sources have revealed.
Although the district administration has not officially confirmed the figures or developments in this regard, sources have added that at least five people in the district are infected by fungus.
According to the reports, of the two patients who were admitted at a private hospital in Derlakatte in the city, one patient has died and another has recovered. It further added two patients have also been admitted to a private hospital near Suratkal with the infection.
The injection (anti-fungus) that treats the black fungus is not available in the district and Health Department officials have confirmed that the injection is not stockpiled anywhere in the state as it is an expensive injection.
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KSRTC to run 1000 special services to clear Christmas rush
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation will operate 1000 additional special services in view of the Christmas festival.
In addition to the existing schedule, the special services will run on 19.12.2025, 20.12.2025 and 24.12.2025. Further, special buses will be operated from various places of intra & Interstate places to Bengaluru on 26.12.2025 & 28.12.2025.
Special buses will be exclusively operated from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station to Dharmastala, Kukkesubramanya, Shivamogga, Hassan, Mangaluru, Kundapura, Shringeri, Horanadu, Davangere, Hubbali, Dharwad, Belagavi, Vijayapura, Gokarna, Sirsi, Karwar, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Ballari, Koppala, Yadgir, Bidar, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Hyderabad and other places.
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Special buses from Mysuru Road Bus Station will be exclusively operated towards Mysuru, Hunsur, Piriyapatna, Virajpet, Kushalanagar, Madikeri.
The corporation has also announced a discount of 5 per cent on the fare if four or more passengers book tickets under a single reservation. A discount of 10 per cent will be extended on return journey tickets if onward and return tickets are booked simultaneously.
In addition to the above, special buses will be operated from all Taluk/District Bus Stands in the jurisdiction of KSRTC based on the traffic needs.
