Partial lockdown in Bhatkal lifted; commercial activities set to resume
Bhatkal: Following the instruction from Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa to District Administrations across the state of not extending lockdown in any part, Uttara Kannada District Administration on Wednesday lifted the partial lockdown in Bhatkal.
Earlier last week, the administration had imposed partial lockdown in the town in the wake of increasing COVID-19 cases in the region. The lockdown had restricted commercial activities in the town and only shop, enteritis of essential goods and services were allowed to operate from 7 am and 2 pm.
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“The restrictions imposed after 2 pm in Bhatkal, Jali and Heble GP areas is being withdrawn effective from today. At the same time, it is expected that people and shop owners practice all precautions like social distancing and practice of wearing mask to fight against COVID-19” Bhatkal Assistant Commissioner, Bharat said.
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He also warned violators of the guideline of “Stringent action”.
Adding further he also clarified according to the guidelines of Central Government, night curfew from 8 pm to 5 am will be in place till July 31.
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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.
