KSRTC to operate 2,500 additional buses for Diwali rush across K’taka, neighbouring states
Bengaluru: In view of the upcoming Diwali festival, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has announced additional services to ensure smooth travel for passengers.
The corporation will operate 2,500 additional buses from Bengaluru to various destinations across the state and neighboring regions between October 17 and 20. Return services to the city will be available on October 22 and 26 to facilitate post-festival travel.
According to KSRTC, special buses will depart from Bengaluru’s Kempegowda Bus Station to popular routes including Dharmasthala, Kukkesubramanya, Shivamogga, Hassan, Mangaluru, Kundapura, Shringeri, Horanadu, Davanagere, Hubbali, Dharwad, Belagavi, Vijayapura, Gokarna, Sirsi, Karwar, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Ballari, Koppala, Yadgir, Bidar, Tirupati, Vijayawada, and Hyderabad, among others.
Additionally, Mysuru Road Bus Station will handle services toward Mysuru, Hunsur, Piriyapatna, Virajpet, Kushalanagar, and Madikeri, while premier buses from Shanthinagar TTMC will operate to cities in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, such as Madurai, Kumbakonam, Chennai, Coimbatore, Tiruchi, Palakkad, Thrissur, Ernakulam, and Kozhikode.
Meanwhile the corporation is also offering a 5% discount on group bookings of four or more passengers and a 10% concession on return tickets if both journeys are booked simultaneously.
A release from the state run corporation also stated that additional special buses will be operated from all taluk and district bus stands within its jurisdiction, based on demand.
KSRTC introduces new non-AC sleeper ‘Pallakki’ service between Bengaluru- Gadag
In a bid to enhance connectivity within North Karnataka, KSRTC has announced the launch of its new “Pallakki” Non-AC Sleeper Bus Service between Bengaluru and Gadag, starting October 17, 2025, costing rupees 890.
The Pallakki buses will operate daily with departures scheduled at 10:00 PM from both Bengaluru and Gadag, reaching their destinations by 6:00 AM.
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Youngster attacked by gang in Koppal: FIR against 30 people; three arrested
Koppal: Police in Koppal City station limits have registered a case against more than 30 people and arrested three in connection with an alleged assault on a youngster over his relationship.
According to the complaint, Sameer Ahmed Moolimani (22), who works at a mobile agency, was sitting at a hotel with his girlfriend around 8:30 pm on May 6 when a group of youngsters approached him and asked his identity. He said that he was attacked after informing them about the relationship.
Sameer said in his complaint: “They blindfolded me, took me on a bike towards the Hospet side of the national highway, and assaulted me. They asked me, ‘Do you love a Hindu girl?’ They also threatened me, saying, ‘If I am seen with her again, I will not leave you alive.’"
He also stated that after the assault, he was blindfolded and later left near the district hospital.
Police have registered a case at Koppal City police station against more than 30 people, including the girl’s brothers Ashish and Nilesh. Three people have been arrested so far, and investigation is in progress.
