Bantwal: A tragic accident occurred late Tuesday night on the Mangaluru-Bengaluru National Highway 75 at Ramalkatte in Bantwal taluk, when two motorbikes collided head-on. The accident resulted in the death of a 13-year-old girl and left her father critically injured.
The victim has been identified as Ismat Ayesha, while her father, Abdul Rahman, a resident of Kodambettu in Kukkipady village, is currently receiving treatment at a private hospital in Mangaluru. Abdul Rahman's bike collided with another motorbike, ridden by Ranjith, a resident of Nettarekere. Ranjith, who was reportedly riding his bike on the wrong side of the road, also sustained injuries and is undergoing treatment at a hospital.
The collision caused significant damage to both motorbikes. Panemangalore Sub-Inspector (Traffic) Suthesh visited the accident site, and a case has been registered.
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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.
