Bhatkal: 45 including top health official test positive for COVID-19; partial lockdown enforced
Bhatkal: The sharp increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in the Coastal Karnataka continued on Monday as Uttara Kannada District reported over 80 fresh cases of the virus. In the District, Bhatkal alone accounted for 45 new cases in a single day.
A top official of Bhatkal Taluk Government Hospital also tested positive for the deadly virus along with a few other staff of private testing labs, which has triggered panic among the residents. On Monday, 11 women, one girl, and one girl child along with 19 men, 7 boys, and six kids (boys) tested positive for the virus.
The surge in cases of the virus in Bhatkal Taluk has forced the District Administration to enforce the lockdown once again. An official statement from the Deputy Commissioner ordered lockdown in the town limits between 2: pm to 6 am with all the commercial activities set to remain closed.
Bhatkal Assistant Commissioner, Bharat S, added that people will not be allowed to step out between 2: pm to 6: am unless in cases of medical emergencies.
Meanwhile, the administration has also initiated a WhatsApp campaign to reach out to the masses and to manage the grim-looking situation in the town.
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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.
