2 children die in suicide pact, parents critical

October 17, 2016

Udupi, Oct 17: Two children died and their parents are battling for life after the four consumed poison, in a suspected suicide pact at Ganganadu village near Byndoor in Udupi district.

16-year-old Ashwin Kumar, a Class 10 student and 14-year-old Aishwarya Lakshmi, a Class 8 student are the deceased. Their parents are Shankaranarayana Hebbar (45), a cook by profession and Mahalaxmi (38).

The incident came light on Monday morning. Some neighbours came to the house and found all four unconscious and alerted police.

A team rushed to the spot and moved them to hospital where the children were declared brought dead. The parents were put in the intensive care unit where their condition is said to be critical.

A case has been registered at Byndoor police station and investigations are on. Details awaited.

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why they feed poison to innocent children ? innalliha

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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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