Service buses go off road after clash erupts at Surathkal over toll hike

April 1, 2016

Mangaluru, Apr 1: In protest against the fresh hike in toll tariff on vehicles on Mangaluru-Udupi road and alleged highhandedness of tollgate personnel at Surathkal, service buses went off the road on Friday.

The sudden bus strike was the result of a brawl between a private bus conductor and tollgate personnel over tariff hike in the morning. However, express buses continued to operate on the road after repeated requests from regular commuters including students.

According to sources, a quarrel erupted at NIT-K tollgate at Surathkal when a private bus staff refused to pay hiked toll rate. Within a few minutes, it snowballed into a major clash and all the private buses on Udupi-Mangaluru road joined the agitation.

When a large number of people began to gather at the tollgate cops resorted to mild baton charge and brought the situation under control.

Two separate complaints have been lodged at jurisdictional Surathkal police station-one from tollgate personnel and the other from service bus employees. Police said that they are investigating the matter.

Toll rate hike
The toll rates at the NIT-K toll gate at Surathkal as well as the Brahmarakootlu toll gate plaza in the district went up on April 1. The monthly pass rates for both LMV and LCV categories have also gone up by Rs 25 and Rs 45 from Rs 1,510 and Rs 2,435 respectively.

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now everywhere corporation charging parking charges even railway,malls,private property owners,... strict law should be implemented to curb this charges, after all we pay road tax, let govt should take this burden.

Karnataka Govt please give your attention to suratkal (mangalore) toll gate.....charges are heavy...burden to common people.....

And that too 2 KM before the toll gate while coming creating huge jam and more vehicles to pass after 12 am

When you buy lunch and forget to keep money for toll gate

my monthly expenses fueling 20k toll gate 8k subscription 3k5 airtime 6k dstv 6k phcn 5k gym 3k am i living or surviving in this country

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SMR Public School’s ‘EXCELLENTIA’ highlights academic excellence and holistic growth

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December 16,2025

Melkar (Bantwal): The 9th Annual Day celebration of SMR Public School, titled “EXCELLENTIA”, was held on December 15 with great enthusiasm and dignity, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s journey towards academic excellence and holistic development.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. U. T. Iftikar Ali. The chief guests were Dr. Akhtar Hussain, Mr. P. Moosabba Beary, Mr. Zakaria Jokattre, and Dr. T. M. Abdul Rahuf—whose inspiring addresses motivated the students and appreciated the school’s contributions to education.

Mr. Abdul Nasir, Mr. Ibrahim Gadiyar, Mr. Razak Golthamajal, Mr. Sali Koya, Mr. Arshad Hussain, Mr. Ismail Balanoor, Mr. Feroz Bawa, Mr. Sahul Hameed, Mr. Abubakkar, Mr. Hameed K. Mani, Mr. Abdul Majeed (Principal, Melkar Women’s College), and Mr. Abdul Lathief (Former Principal, Melkar Women’s College) were the guests of honour.

The Annual Report was presented by the Headmistress, Ms. Fathimathul Zaheera, highlighting the school’s achievements and progress during the academic year. The Presidential Address was delivered by the Chairman of SMR Public School, Dr. Haji S. M. Rasheed, who emphasised the vital role of education in shaping students’ futures and stressed the importance of discipline, dedication, and consistent effort in achieving 100 per cent academic results.

Secretary of SMR Public School, Mr. Rifath Ahmed, and PTA President, Mr. Sandeep Kumar, were also present on the occasion.

The Annual Day celebration showcased the collective efforts of students and teachers and reaffirmed the school’s commitment to quality education and all-round development. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all dignitaries, parents, and well-wishers for their support. The 9th Annual Day—EXCELLENTIA—was a memorable and successful event, leaving a lasting impression on everyone present.

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