111-yr-old Siddaganga seer recuperating after successful liver bypass, gall bladder surgery

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December 9, 2018

Bengaluru, Dec 9: Shivakumara Swami, the head seer of Siddaganga Mutt, Tumakuru, is recuperating at the Dr Rela Institute and Medical Centre in Chennai where he successfully underwent a liver bypass and gall bladder removal surgery yesterday.

The seer had been suffering from cholangitis, an inflammation of the bile duct, and was shifted to the institute on Friday after he again developed an infection.

“The seer withstood the surgery extremely well and was stable throughout the procedure,” Dr. Mohamed Rela told The Hindu.

A team of doctors, led by Dr. Rela, an expert in liver transplantation and hepatopancreatobiliary surgery, performed the four-hour operation. The procedure involved exploration of his bile duct, removal of multiple metal and plastic stents implanted within the bile duct, stones and debris that were an obstruction in the duct.

“A bypass between the bile duct in the liver and small intestine has been done attaching the liver directly to the small intestine. This will facilitate the liver juices to flow directly into the intestine, which was hitherto going through the stents,” the doctor explained.

“He is awake now and has fully recovered from the effects of anaesthesia. He is being closely monitored and observed in the liver intensive care unit,” the doctor said.

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Mangaluru’s public transport revolution: 100 new govt electric buses to end private ‘trip-cutting’

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: Public transport in Mangaluru is set for a state-led transformation as the government moves to deploy 100 new electric govt buses to replace unreliable private services. The initiative aims to provide a dependable alternative to private operators who have been frequently "cutting trips," leaving thousands of commuters stranded.

The announcement was made by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV during a public phone-in session. The move specifically targets routes where private bus service has become erratic, ensuring that citizens no longer have to rely on a fluctuating private sector for their daily commute.

Restoring the Govt Presence

The transport crisis was brought to the forefront by Ramayya, a resident of Bajal, who highlighted a growing trend of private buses skipping morning and night trips. With the previous KSRTC (govt) services discontinued, residents have been left without a fallback option.

To fix this, the DC confirmed that the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme will bring 100 government-owned electric buses to the city:

• Phased Deployment: The first 50 of the new 100 government buses are scheduled to arrive by March 2026.

• State Infrastructure: Two new government depots, including one at Mudipu, are being prepared for operations.

• Recruitment: The state has already begun training a new batch of government bus drivers to ensure the fleet is operational the moment it arrives.

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