Mangaluru: Here's what Dakshina Kannada Minister has to say about extension of lockdown in district
Mangaluru: The one-week long lockdown in Dakshina Kannada will end at 5 am on July 23, but sources in the District Administration have stated that the administration might extend the lockdown further in the wake of the increase of COVID-19 cases in the District.
District In-Charge Minister, Kota Srinivas Poojary, while commenting on a query regarding the extension of the ongoing lockdown in the district, said a decision will be taken in this regard after discussing the ground situation of COVID-19 with CM Yediyurappa.
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The Minister however did not rule out the extension of the lockdown and added that “The possibility of the extension cannot be ruled out. The cases in the district are increasing but a final call will be taken after discussing the scenario with the CM” the minister said on Tuesday evening.
He added that there was mixed response from the general public about the extension of the lockdown adding that a section of people was in favor of extending the lockdown for 15 more days, while the other section believes the lockdown is not the solution to the spread of COVID-19.
He further added that the issue will be taken up in a meeting with public representatives and officials of the District Administration on Tuesday evening and a final call will be taken after discussing the matter with the CM on Wednesday evening.
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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.
