Mangaluru: Local police on Tuesday arrested two people while they were allegedly trying to sell MDMA powder (banned drug powder) near Shirdi Sai Temple in Urwa Chilimbi here in the city.
The arrested accused have been identified as Mohammed Azeem (30) and Mohammed Niyaz (25). The duo were reportedly trying to sell the banned drug from a car near the temple.
A police team led by Economic and Narcotics Crime Police Inspector raided the Alto car which was being used by the accused to sell drugs near Shirdi Sai Temple. The Police team had received credible information regarding the case before they carried the raid.
4.80 grams of MDMA Drug, car used by the accused, three mobile phones and cash Rs. 3000/- have been recovered from the accused during the raid.
A case has been registered at Mangaluru City Economic and Narcotics Crime Police Station.

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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.
