Communal clashes erupts in Belgaum, 29 held

June 10, 2014

Belgaum, Jun 10: Amidst sporadic violence in Maharashtra, similar communal clashes broke out in Karnataka 's Belgaum on Sunday night and in the early hours of Monday over rumours about a provocative message against a particular community being posted on social media.

Several houses and vehicles were damaged in the fresh clashes. Prohibitory orders have been imposed till 6am Tuesday.

Police have arrested 29 people from both the communities in connection with the incidents. Sensitive areas have been cordoned off and prohibitory orders clamped until Tuesday morning.

It all started around 11.15 pm on Sunday when stones and soft drink bottles were thrown at houses at Khadak Galli, Jalgar Galli, Ghee Galli, Bhadkal Galli, Kakatives Road and the surrounding areas. Vehicles parked outside houses were also damaged.

Policemen forcibly entered houses, looking for troublemakers. But residents alleged that many “innocent” men asleep in their homes were picked up when they were in nothing but undergarment. They also said the police had let off the real culprits.

Police kept tight vigil in the sensitive areas on Monday.

The intermittent clashes started after derogatory remarks were allegedly made about Chhatrapati Shivaji and Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray on a social media website on June 1. Though the past couple of days were relatively peaceful, two groups clashed on Sunday night.

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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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