Mysuru: Protesting doctors call off strike, to resume COVID duties from Monday
Mysuru: Government doctors who had been protesting over the suicide of Dr. S R Nagendra of Nanjangud, demanding action against those responsible for it, decided to call off the protest on Sunday.
Government doctors who were on a strike in Mysuru have agreed to call off their agitation and resume duties related to COVID-19 from Monday following government assurances. This decision has come in the interest of the people during the pandemic, and after some government assurance, said the Doctors' association.
Health Minister B Sriramulu in a tweet said assured doctors of fair inquiry into the suicide case and to look into their demands after discussing with the Chief Minister.
Government Health Officer Association, Mysuru unit president, Dr Devi Anand said, "We welcome CEO's transfer but, we need him to be kept under suspension. The doctors will attend work from Monday," he said.
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KSRTC to run 1000 special services to clear X'mas 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.
