Mangaluru: First COVID-19 death reported in Dakshina Kannada as 50-year old woman succumbs to virus
Mangaluru: In the latest development of COVID-19 spread in Dakshina Kannada, the District reported first death due to virus. A 50-year old woman hailing from Kasaba village of Bantwal Taluk in the District breathed her last on Sunday afternoon at the city's Wenlock Hospital here.
The woman reportedly was admitted to Wenlock District Hospital for treatment of where her throat swabs were sent for COVID-19 testing.
The woman breathed her last on Sunday morning at 9:15 am and her reports of throat swabs returned as COVID-19 positive on Sunday evening.
In the 13 cases that have been reported in the District so far, 12 patients had recovered completely and were discharged from hospital, while the 13th patient is being treated at Wenlock Hospital currently.
In an official statement, DK DC, Sindhu B Rupesh added that cremation of the woman will be arranged under medical protocol advised by doctors and under the supervision of DHO.
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
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.
ALSO READ: Bengaluru: Shopkeeper stabbed for refusing to serve free panipuri
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.
