AP Usthad urges prompt punishment for Karaya rioting accused

January 23, 2015

Mangaluru, Jan 23: Condemning the incident of stone-pelting and rioting that occurred recently in Karaya near Uppinangady, All India Muslim Scholars Association general secretary Kanthapuram A P Aboobacker Musliyar said that the government should not delay in taking strict action against the anti-social forces who attacked religious institutions.

Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the renovated Siddiq Jumma Masjid at Marakada near Bajpe here on Thursday, he said that religious institutions such as masjids were centres of peace and attacks on these centres should be condemned.

Karnataka Sunni Ulama Association state president and Udupi Khazi P M Ibrahim Musliyar inaugurated the programme.

Mangaluru City North MLA B A Mohideen Bava presided over the programme, while Assayed Hamza Thangal made the dua.

Dakshina Kannada District Wakf Board advisory committee president Haji S M Rasheed, Minorities Commission former president K S Mohammed Masood and Basheer Madani also spoke on the occasion.

Mangaluru Islamic Cultural Centre general secretary B M Mumtaz Ali, Beary Academy president B A Mohammed Haneef, Rasheed Haji Bellare, local corporators Muhammed, K Harinath, Jagadeesh Shetty and others were present.

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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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