Priority for measures to check sea erosion: Karnataka Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar
Udupi (PTI): The Karnataka government will take adequate measures on a priority basis to find a permanent solution to prevent sea erosion in the coastal areas, state Minister for Women and Child Development Laxmi Hebbalkar said on Saturday.
Addressing reporters after visiting the erosion-hit areas at Padubidri beach in Udupi district, Hebbalkar, who is also district-in-charge minister, said central assistance will be sought to find a solution to the problem.
On the havoc caused by the incessant rains in the district, the minister said officials have been directed to provide all facilities for people in rain-hit areas. A compensation of Rs 5 lakh each is being provided to the families of those who died in rain-related mishaps, she said.
The deputy commissioner (DC) and superintendent of police have been instructed to take necessary precautionary measures to prevent further loss of lives. The compensation amount for people who lost their houses and cattle will also be distributed soon, she said.
Kaup MLA Gurme Suresh Shetty, DC M Kurma Rao, zilla panchayat CEO H Prasanna and SP Hakay Akshay Machhindra were present.
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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.
