Udupi DC relaxes lockdown in District, says construction work, factories can restart operations
Udupi: Deputy Commissioner G. Jagadish has informed that with an aim to help revive the economy, lockdown will be relaxed in the district and several developmental works will be permitted as no coronavirus cases have been reported in the district for the last 30 days.
Clarifying this through a video conference on Tuesday evening, he said, "As the district has been listed in the Green Zone, permission is given to restart certain activities in the district accordingly.
"Factories are allowed to operate in rural areas. Industries and construction works can begin. Agriculture and fishing activities have also been allowed. The supply of raw materials for building construction is also permitted. Stone quarries, dunes, and gravel canals will be started" he said.
He further clarified that jewellery shops, beauty parlors, salons, and spas should not be opened and private offices should also remain shut. Hotels are allowed to provide take away services and stores can be opened from 7 am to 11 pm only and no one can open the shops after that.
The deputy commissioner also warned people against stepping out unnecessarily.
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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.
