Two men held with banned drug in Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Jun 12: Two persons have been arrested on charges of possessing banned methamphetamine when their vehicle was searched on the Karnataka-Kerala border, Mangaluru city police said on Monday.
The accused have been identified as Abdul Rasheed (41) of Talapady and P Arif (40) from Deralakatte in the city.
Police said 20 grams of methamphetamine was seized from their possession in an operation conducted near Nettilapadavu on the Karnataka-Kerala border on Sunday. The scooter used by them was also confiscated.
The value of the seized goods has been estimated at Rs 1,06,500, police said, adding Konaje police have registered a case.
In another incident, police arrested seven persons for allegedly gambling at a lodge room near Mukka check post. Two staff of the lodge who helped the accused in the illegal act have also been arrested.
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Police also seized some cash, mobile phones, a car and playing cards from their possession.
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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.
