16 fishermen rescued after two boats suffer damages off Bhatkal coast

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August 13, 2018

Udupi, Aug 13: As many as 16 fishermen in two boats were rescued after they suffered damage in mid-sea, 46 nautical miles away from Bhatkal on Saturday evening and in the early hours of Sunday.

According to Deputy Director of Fisheries, Udupi, Parshwanath, eight fishermen from Kaup had gone for fishing in the trawl boat, “Padmadas” of Santosh S. Kunder, on Saturday.

When they were returning, the boat suffered damage that resulted in water seeping into it.

The eight fishermen abandoned the boat and were rescued by those in another boat.

Eight fishermen in the “Shiva Ganesh” boat were rescued after it suffered damage at around the same spot on Saturday evening. These eight fishermen had also left for fishing on Saturday morning.

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Those people are completely depending fishing. They dont have other income.

Provide them alternate solution for daily bread. Let them sit in home safely.

Govt didn't announce red alert or fishing ban?

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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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