K'taka govt mulls quota for Koragas within 7.5% reservation for STs: Minister Kota Srinivas Poojary
Mangaluru, Feb 7: Karnataka government is considering accommodation of the Koraga community in the list of quota for Scheduled Tribes, according to the state Minister for Backward Classes Welfare and Religious Endowment Kota Srinivas Poojary.
With the inclusion, 7.5 reservation applies to the commmunity, said the Minister.
The move is meant to take the Koragas to the mainstream, he said during the first inter-district sports meet for the community organised in Udupi, on Saturday.
More funds would be allotted for the such meets for the Backward Classes from next year, he said, adding: The government would also take steps to revive the proposed housing scheme for the Koragas.
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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.
