Mangaluru: MCC seeks report from NHAI regarding permanent solution to water-logging at Pumpwell
Mangaluru: The Mangalore City Corporation (MCC) has sought a technical report from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to address the issue of recurring flooding in the Pumpwell area of the city. The request comes in the aftermath of heavy rainfall on Monday that resulted in severe water-logging in the region.
To find a permanent solution to the problem, a discussion was held on Tuesday involving the District Collector, local MLA, Mayor, Engineer, and MCC Commissioner. The officials collaborated to explore effective measures for tackling the issue and sought a technical report from the NHAI for further action.
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MCC Commissioner Anand C.L. spoke to Vartha Bharati and confirmed that the in-charge minister for DK district has been briefed about the incident. Additionally, he mentioned that a technical report has been sought from the NHAI, and once received, it will be reviewed in consultation with senior officials to determine the appropriate course of action.
The incident involving the Pumpwell Reservoir has triggered public outrage on social media, with residents expressing their discontent and directing criticism towards local representatives, including MP Nalin Kumar Kateel.
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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.
