40 kg of plastic waste found in 5-year-old cow's belly

August 13, 2016

Chikkamagaluru, Aug 13: Days after prime minister Narendra Modi said that more cows die from consuming plastic than from slaughter, plastic waste weighing over 40 kg was found in a cow's belly at Kadur in Chikkamagaluru district.

A veterinary doctor discovered this while treating the animal after it met with an accident.

The five-year-old cow belonging to Mahesh Kumar, a resident of the town, was hit by a KSRTC bus last Tuesday.

The animal had a deep cut on its belly. Mr. Kumar called Dr. Kotresh, the veterinary doctor.

Meanwhile, people, who had gathered at the spot, noticed a black object coming out of the belly. The doctor noticed that it was plastic waste, and started to remove the bags one after the other.

“We removed 40 kg of plastic material. It included small covers meant for packing food items, plastic paper used to cover dining table, and similar items,” he said.

The doctor treated the cow after removing the plastic. However, the animal succumbed to the injury next day.

Dr. Kotresh said: “It's not surprising. We throw plastic waste all around, without understanding how it is going to affect cattle. The cattle, which roam marriage halls, consume plastic items and suffer from indigestion, initially, and later, develop serious health problems.”

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Send this cow to tagodia.

What's the problem......let the gods eat what they like...who re we to protect God's......or Naren and Viren can do this job to save their cow mother than spreading hatred here.......jai hind...

NOW PLEASE RSS VHP BD NEED TO CLEAN FIRST THE PLASTIC FROM MANGALORE CITY

ITS EFFECTED FOR HOLY COW OR NEED TO CALL INDIAN ARMY TO MANGALORE AND KARNATAKA TO CLEAN PLATIC AND PROTECT COW AS SARAN PUMPVEL SAID...

I AGREE WITH HIM..

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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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