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Cashless treatment for endosulfan victims in Dakshina Kannada

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June 10, 2014

Mangalore, Jun 10: The State government on Tuesday entered an agreement with seven private hospitals to provide cashless treatment facility for endosulfan victims in Dakshina Kannada. It will sign similar agreements with 11 more over the next few days. The government will also bear the complete cost of treatment of the victim.

Health Minister U.T. Khader said the government considered bringing the victims under the Vajpayee Aroyashri and Yeshasvini Health schemes and meeting the health expenses. Cashless treatment was among the assurances made by the government before the Karnataka High Court. A memorandum of understanding between the government and seven private hospitals was signed on Tuesday in presence of Health Minister U.T. Khader. Deputy Commissioner A.B. Ibrahim, District Health Officer H.S. Shivakumar and representatives of private hospitals were present.

The memorandum of understanding was signed with the Father Muller Medical College Hospital, Kasturba Medical College Hospital, Srinivas Hospital Mukka Surathkal, Yeneopoya Hospital, K.S. Hedge Medical Academy Deralakatte Mangalore, Omega Hospital and A.J. Hospital.

Dr. Shivakumar said endosulfan victims who had been issued smart cards could avail this service.

The victims would first have to approach the nearest primary health centre and then they she would be referred to the District Hospital. “If the ailment requires specalised treatment not available at the government hospital, he/she will be referred by the PHC doctor to the private hospital,” he said.

Mr. Khader said endosulfan victims having any problems about relief measures of the government were free to approach the district level executive committee headed by District In-charge Minister and the implementation committee headed by Deputy Commissioner. There will be no charges for bringing the ailing endosulfan victim from his house to the hospital he/she was referred, he added.

The government also signed a MOU with the K.S. Hegde Medical Academy for setting up of a 20-bed rehabilitation centre for mentally ill patients.

Such centres have come up in three districts and one in Mangalore will be the fourth centre. A meeting was being called in Shimoga on June 16 to review progress of having such centres in other district centres.

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Cashless treatment for endosulfan victims in Dakshina Kannada

Mangalore, Jun 10: The State government on Tuesday entered an agreement with seven private hospitals to provide cashless treatment facility for endosulfan victims in Dakshina Kannada. It will sign similar agreements with 11 more over the next few days. The government will also bear the complete cost of treatment of the victim.

Health Minister U.T. Khader said the government considered bringing the victims under the Vajpayee Aroyashri and Yeshasvini Health schemes and meeting the health expenses. Cashless treatment was among the assurances made by the government before the Karnataka High Court. A memorandum of understanding between the government and seven private hospitals was signed on Tuesday in presence of Health Minister U.T. Khader. Deputy Commissioner A.B. Ibrahim, District Health Officer H.S. Shivakumar and representatives of private hospitals were present.

The memorandum of understanding was signed with the Father Muller Medical College Hospital, Kasturba Medical College Hospital, Srinivas Hospital Mukka Surathkal, Yeneopoya Hospital, K.S. Hedge Medical Academy Deralakatte Mangalore, Omega Hospital and A.J. Hospital.

Dr. Shivakumar said endosulfan victims who had been issued smart cards could avail this service.

The victims would first have to approach the nearest primary health centre and then they she would be referred to the District Hospital. “If the ailment requires specalised treatment not available at the government hospital, he/she will be referred by the PHC doctor to the private hospital,” he said.

Mr. Khader said endosulfan victims having any problems about relief measures of the government were free to approach the district level executive committee headed by District In-charge Minister and the implementation committee headed by Deputy Commissioner. There will be no charges for bringing the ailing endosulfan victim from his house to the hospital he/she was referred, he added.

The government also signed a MOU with the K.S. Hegde Medical Academy for setting up of a 20-bed rehabilitation centre for mentally ill patients.

Such centres have come up in three districts and one in Mangalore will be the fourth centre. A meeting was being called in Shimoga on June 16 to review progress of having such centres in other district centres.

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: The Mangaluru CEN police have arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly posting provocative and misleading content on an Instagram page named “mr_a_titude”, targeting the Bajpe police.

Mangaluru Commissioner of Police Sudheer Kumar Reddy C H identified the arrested as Abhishek M, a resident of Katipalla in Mangaluru.

A case has been registered at the Bajpe Police Station under Sections 353(1)(c), 353(2), 56, and 57 read with Section 189 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in connection with the post.

According to police, the accused uploaded a photograph of a hotel on the Instagram page and alleged that accused persons in a murder case under the Bajpe police jurisdiction were being given “royal treatment” by the police, including being served beef meals daily from the hotel.

The post further accused the police of supporting criminals, misusing their authority, and betraying public trust. Police said the content was provocative in nature and aimed at inciting public outrage against the police.

Following the post, a case was registered at the Bajpe police station, and further investigation was transferred to the CEN police station.

Police records indicate that the accused has a criminal history, with multiple cases registered against him, including murder, attempt to murder, assault, and robbery at the Surathkal Police Station, and one case at the Kaup Police Station.

The Commissioner said the accused was traced and arrested using technical evidence.

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Air India Express has announced that it will resume direct flight services between Mangaluru and Muscat from March 2026, restoring an important international air link for passengers from the coastal region.

Airport authorities said the service will operate twice a week—on Sundays and Tuesdays—from March 1. The initial flights are scheduled on March 3, 8 and 10, followed by March 15 and 17, with the same operating pattern to continue thereafter. The flight duration is approximately three hours and 25 minutes.

The Mangaluru–Muscat route was earlier operated under the 2025 summer schedule, with services beginning on July 14. At that time, Air India Express had operated four flights a week before suspending the service.

Officials said the summer schedule will come into effect from March 29, after which changes in flight timings and departure schedules from Mangaluru are expected. Passengers have been advised to check the latest schedules while planning their travel.

The resumption of direct flights to Muscat is expected to significantly benefit expatriates, business travellers and others, further strengthening Mangaluru’s air connectivity with the Gulf region.

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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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