Mangaluru: Former Union Minister and senior Congress leader, Janardhan Poojary who recovered from the COVID-19 and was discharged from the hospital, added that there was no need for people to be scared of the virus. Poojary urged people to take good care of their health by maintaining a healthy diet that helps in boosting the immune system.

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Poojary had tested positive for the virus and was shifted to a private hospital in the city. He was on Monday discharged from the hospital after testing negative for the virus.

In a release after his discharge, Poojary urged people to wear masks at all the public places and to maintain physical distancing. He also thanked his well-wishers and followers for sending their wishes and prayers when he was hospitalized.

In the release, he also thanked the doctors, nurses, staff, and hospital where he was admitted, for treating him and providing their services.

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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.