Onion prices score century in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: The prices of onion has seen constant rise over the last few days in the state and now the prices has hit above Rs. 100 per kg in and around Mangaluru city.
Owing to the shortage and scarcity of onion in the market local traders have been forced to import Egyptian onions in the local market. But the prices scaling as high as Rs. 100 per Kg has concerned local residents as onion is one of the most commonly used vegetable in Indian household.
Price in Mangaluru markets for onions on Tuesday began from Rs. 50 per kg for smaller onions while at the same time sized onions are being sold at as high as Rs. 109 per kg.
The shortage of onion in the market is being credited to the heavy damages that the fields and crops incurred due to heavy rainfall in the Southern parts of India leading to floods in several states of the region.
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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.
