Kundapur: Explosion of crackers near temple triggers bomb scare

January 30, 2017

Kundapur, Jan 30: A series of explosions near a temple at Badakere village near Navunda in Kundapur taluk of Udupi district triggered panic among villagers on Monday.

Rumours ofserial bomb blast' began to spread on social media after the explosion of crackers dumped in a heap of wastes near Sri Laxmi Janardana temple.

According to sources, the temple had arranged a fireworks display during its recently held annual fair. After cleaning the premises post fireworks display, all the wastes were dumped outside the temple.

On Monday, a few local women decided to clean the area. When they set fire to the garbage mound crackers exploded. Panicked local residents began to run away.

Police and fire fighters, who rushed to the spot soon after the explosions, came to a conclusion that some mischievous people might have tried to create panic in the village by throwing crackers on the wastes.

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This might be due to dumping of unused crackers by responsible persons who should be questioned on the issue. they should not dump unused crackers which created such panic among the locals.

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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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