KSRTC launches direct Flybus service to Davanagere from KIAL
Introduces free Nandini snack kits for passengers
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) on Tuesday launched a new direct Flybus service connecting Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) with Davanagere.
The service was launched at Terminal 2 of KIA by the Minister for Transport and Muzrai, Ramalinga Reddy. Alongside, he also flagged off the distribution of complimentary Nandini snack kits for Flybus passengers.
Speaking at the event, the Minister recalled that the first Flybus service from Bengaluru Airport to Mysuru was introduced in August 2013 during his previous tenure as Transport Minister.
“The Flybus service has since been extended to Madikeri and Kundapura, and today, we are proud to connect Davanagere directly to the airport. Promoting public transport and encouraging people to rely more on it remains our top priority,” he said.
He also highlighted that KSRTC recently received the Government of India’s Excellence Award for its “Dhwani Spandana” initiative implemented in Mysuru city.
The newly launched Bengaluru–Davanagere Flybus will operate two daily services in each direction. Buses from Kempegowda International Airport will depart at 12:45 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., reaching Davanagere at 5:45 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., respectively.
From Davanagere, services will depart at 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., arriving at the airport at 1:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
The route will cover Satellite Town Ring Road, Doddaballapura Bypass, Dabaspet, Tumakuru Bypass, and Chitradurga Bypass before reaching Davanagere, with pick-up and drop points provided at Tumakuru and Chitradurga.
The fare for passengers traveling from Bengaluru Airport has been fixed at ₹400 to Tumakuru, ₹980 to Chitradurga, and ₹1,250 to Davanagere.
Currently, KSRTC operates a total of 13 Flybus routes covering Mysuru, Madikeri, Kundapura, and now Davanagere, with 44 daily trips spanning over 10,240 km and serving an average of 1,050 passengers each day.
KSRTC also announced that from November 15 onwards, all Flybus passengers will receive complimentary Nandini snack kits sourced from the KMF. Each kit will include a water bottle, flavored milk, cookies (sweet and spicy), a cake, and a Kodubale packet.
The Flybus service is a direct intercity service introduced by the state-run transport corporation in 2013, connecting Bengaluru airport with various cities across the state.
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Sujit Nair raises concerns over speculation of DMK-AIADMK understanding to block TVK
Chennai: Journalist and political commentator Sujit Nair has expressed concern over speculation that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam could explore a post-poll understanding to prevent Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam from forming the government in Tamil Nadu.
In a social media post, Sujit Nair said the election verdict in Tamil Nadu reflected a clear public demand for political change and argued that the mandate should be respected irrespective of political preferences.
Referring to reports and political discussions surrounding a possible understanding between the DMK and AIADMK, he said he hoped such developments remained only speculative conversations and did not turn into reality.
Nair stated that if such an alliance were to take shape, it would raise serious questions about ideological politics in the country. He said TVK had emerged through a democratic electoral process and that the legitimacy to govern in a parliamentary democracy comes from the people’s verdict.
According to him, attempts to prevent an electoral winner from forming the government through unexpected political arrangements may be constitutionally valid, but many people could view them as politically opportunistic.
He further said that such a move could particularly affect the political image of the DMK, which has historically projected itself around ideology, social justice and opposition politics. Nair said that in ideological terms, the DMK appeared closer to TVK than to the AIADMK, and joining hands with its long-time political rival only to remain in power could weaken its broader political narrative.
He added that the same questions would apply to the AIADMK as well, as the party had spent decades positioning itself against the DMK and such an arrangement could create discomfort among its cadre and supporters.
Drawing a comparison with Maharashtra politics in 2019, Nair said he had expressed similar views when the Shiv Sena formed an alliance with the Indian National Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party after the Assembly elections.
He said post-poll alliances between long-standing political rivals often create a public perception that ideology and electoral mandates become secondary when political power equations come into play.
Nair also said such developments increase public cynicism towards politics and reinforce the belief among voters that ideology is often sidelined after elections.
He maintained that the Tamil Nadu verdict was emphatic and said respecting both the spirit and substance of the mandate was important for the credibility of democratic politics.
