Mangaluru man on Hajj Pilgrimage passes away in Makkah
Makkah: LGM Umarabba, a prominent figure and former president of Newpadpu Twaha Juma Masjid, breathed his last in a hospital in Makkah on Tuesday. Umarabba, who was residing in Kandak, in Bunder, had embarked on the Hajj pilgrimage along with his wife.
While performing the sacred Hajj rituals in Makkah, Umarabba fell ill and was subsequently admitted to a local hospital for medical care. Unfortunately, despite receiving treatment, his condition deteriorated, leading to his unfortunate demise.
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Various local organizations expressed their condolences on the passing away of Umarabba. Leaders from KMJ (Karnataka Muslim Jamaat), SYS, SSF (Students Islamic Organization of India), as well as representatives from the Nupadpu Branch, conveyed their sympathies. Khalid Haji, the President of Twaha Juma Masjid Management Committee, Abdul Rasheed H, the President of Khidmatul Islam Youngmen's Association, and Muhammad, the President of TJM Gulf Committee, all extended their heartfelt condolences on the loss of LGM Umarabba.
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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.
