Mangaluru wears deserted look as week-long lockdown begins
Mangaluru: The week-long lockdown imposed on Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka in view of the rising number of COVID-19 cases began on Thursday.
The total lockdown would be in force in the district till 5 am on July 23. Barring people who came out to make purchases from grocery and other essential shops that were open between 8 am and 11 am, the city wore a deserted look.
Public transport has been completely halted in all parts of the district. Vehicles are not allowed on the streets except for emergency and healthcare services.
City police commissioner Vikash Kumar Vikash requested the people to adhere to the lockdown rules. Police have been deployed in many parts to ensure that the regulations are not violated.
The borders of Udupi have been sealed for 14 days from Thursday without enforcing a total lockdown. However, public transport would not be allowed during the period.
Dakshina Kannada has reported 2,525 coronavirus cases till Wednesday, of which 1,379 are currently active. Udupi district has so far registered 1,786 cases out of which 401 patients are under treatment.
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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.
