Mangaluru: Bhakali Jamatul Muslimeen in an official release on Tuesday lauded the efforts of “outstanding Corona warriors” like SMR Haji Rasheed, UT Iftiquar Ali and Mumtaz Ali who have been rendering their services to the common man during the Corona Pandemic.

“The Bhatkal community and the people in the neighboring taluks greatly appreciate those outstanding corona warriors, especially SMR Haji Rasheed, UT Iftiquar, and BM Mumtaz Ali Krishnapura, who have been shining examples on this front,” the release said.

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“They, along with a few others, have lent enormous support to COVID and non-COVID patients in their hour of need, and also helped to bury the deceased in a dignified manner” it further added.

“We express our deep gratitude to all such people who have always been ready to come forward and render help with utmost sincerity and commitment whenever the need has arisen. We salute their selfless service, and pray to Allah to bless and reward them for their yeoman service to those in need” the release from Bhatkali Jamatul Muslimeen, Mangaluru further stated.

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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.