Uttara Kannada, Chikkamagaluru report one death each on Friday due to COVID-19
Karwar: A 62-year-old man passed away in the wee hours of Friday in Chikkamagaluru District due to Coronavirus, taking the toll of the fatalities due to the deadly virus to 3 in the District so far.
The person, a resident of Market Road in Chikkamagaluru had tested positive for the virus on July 2. He reportedly was suffering from Sugar and Breathing Problems, District Health Department informed.
Meanwhile, another person in Uttara Kannada District also succumbed to the virus who was being treated at the KIMS in Karwar. With this the toll in Karwar Districct has also climbed up to 3.The 77-year-old man reportedly passed away in the wee hours of Friday.
He was suffering from Kidney related ailment and was initially admitted to Civil Hospital before testing positive for the deadly Coronavirus.
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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.
