Udupi district administration bans sale of paracetamol without doctor's prescription
Udupi: The Udupi District Administration has issued a strict directive to pharmacies, instructing them not to sell paracetamol and other antibiotic medicines without a doctor's prescription.
This comes amid rising cases of dengue and other infectious diseases in the district. Self-medication by patients has led to concerns about misdiagnosis and inadequate treatment, which could result in serious health risks, including death.
As a precautionary measure, the Assistant Drug Controller of Udupi stated in a release that all drug dealers in the district are prohibited from selling paracetamol and antibiotic drugs without a doctor's prescription.
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Additionally, the Assistant Drug Controller emphasized that all blood cell centers in the district should take measures to prevent shortages of blood and blood products. Centers are instructed to prepare a list of blood donors and maintain an adequate stock of blood as per the requirement.
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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.
