US currency worth Rs 7 lakh seized from Dubai-bound passenger at Mangaluru Airport

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February 8, 2019

Mangaluru, Feb 8: The sleuths of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) have seized $ 10,000 (about Rs. 7 lakh) from a passenger at the Mangaluru International Airport here on Thursday.

According to a CISF press release, CISF Sub Inspector Rakesh Kumar Mahawar, who was posted at the pre-embarkation security check (frisking) area, found suspicious the movement of Abdul Hameed Kodiyamma bound for Dubai by an Air India Express flight.

Mr. Mahawar stopped Kodiyamma at 8.10 a.m. and took him to a room for checking. Kodiyamma had reportedly concealed two bundles of the American currency in his inner garment. The two bundles were worth Rs. 7 lakh.

There was no declaration made by the passenger for carrying the money. The CISF handed over the case to Customs for further action.

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we lost USD 2500 from our unimoni financial service ltd (formerly uae exchange and FS ltd) payangadi branch on 10 jan 2019,While interbranch from our other branch.we have the serial number of the same.Pls help us to check the serial number..9961231888

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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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