Ullal: Families concerned after well collapse following heavy rains
Ullal: Families in Kallapu of Ullal taluk are facing safety concerns after a well located by the road connecting Kerebail to Sevanthigudda near Kallapu collapsed on Thursday. The collapse followed heavy showers in the region over the past few days.
The well, which was dug by a resident named Ibrahim, served five families living in his house near Kallapu. Following the incident, Ullal City Municipality Commissioner Vani Alva, Engineer Tulasidas, and Revenue Inspector Chandrahas visited the site to inspect the area surrounding the collapsed well. They advised the locals to take additional safety measures to protect lives and property.
As a precaution, drivers of heavy vehicles as well as school and college buses have been directed to avoid the affected road. Students have also been instructed not to use this route to reach their schools.
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During their inspection, the municipality authorities found the compound wall of a house beside the road in a dilapidated condition. They directed the family living there to demolish the wall to prevent any mishaps. The families residing in Ibrahim's house have been asked to stay away from the collapsed well for their safety.
Mahantesh, a native of Bagalkot and a tenant in Ibrahim's house, informed the municipality officers that the well had developed problems for the second time in about a year. The collapse has left the five families residing in the house without a reliable water source. Mahantesh urged the authorities to improve the water supply to the area to address the issue.
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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.
