Full farm loan waiver impossible: BSY does a U-turn again

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October 16, 2019

Bengaluru, Oct 16: Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa who had repeatedly taken U-turns after promising full farm loan waiver during his previous tenures, has repeated the same this time too.

“We will give compensation for crop and houses damaged. But complete loan waiver of farmers is impossible,” the CM told reporters on Wednesday.

"We have enhanced crop and compensation for reconstruction of houses damaged during floods and it is highest in the country," he said.

Funds that had been earmarked for developmental works have been diverted for flood relief works, Yediyurappa stated.

Expansion of the state cabinet will be carried out after the bye-election, he added.

He also clarified that no talks have been held with his counterparts from Maharashtra and Goa regarding implementation of Mahadayi project, but he has spokem to BJP National President and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

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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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