Dakshina Kannada, Udupi districts on high alert after Zika virus detection in Kerala
Mangaluru: In the wake of Zika virus cases which are spread by Aedes mosquitoes being reported in Kerala, the State Health Department has issued a directive to border districts such as Chamarajanagar, D.K., and Udupi to maintain extra caution as a preventive measure.
The Dakshina Kannada District Commissioner Dr. Rajendra K. V. informed that the health department has ordered preventive measures to be taken to control the spread of Aedes disease-carrying mosquitoes in the D. K. district.
“In line with the health screening measures for those coming from Kerala, already, RTPCR Negative reports or COVID vaccination certificates have been made mandatory. Other than that, there are no new specific directives related to the Zika virus. Since this virus is spread from mosquitoes, the state will strictly follow related guidelines. The symptoms caused by the Zika virus will have to be ascertained based on clinical directives. There is no need or panic in this regard. Further assessment will be done about additional technical measures to be taken in the border regions”, the district commissioner informed.
Since the population of Aedes mosquitoes that carries the Zika virus increases during the monsoons, the state-wide monitoring of the carrier spread has been directed.
To control the carrier mosquito, guidelines have been issued for houses, airports, harbours, villages, cities, and populated areas to monitor the growth of larvae and keep a keen eye on the same. Regarding chemical and biological spraying, and adequate handling of waste disposal, the health commissioner has issued clear guidelines. Those with symptoms of Zika virus suffer from fever, itching, and joint pain among other symptoms, it is learned. The blood samples of the suspected patients with these symptoms have been directed to be collected and sent to Bengaluru National Institute of Virology (NIV), as per the state guidelines.
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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.
