Mangaluru: ACB caches Housing Board official red-handed while accepting bribe

coastaldigest.com web desk

September 28, 2018

Mangaluru, Sept 28: An official from official from the Karnataka Housing Board was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) here after he was caught red handed while accepting a bribe on Friday.

ACB sources said they trapped and arrested the official while accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 from the complainant. A resident of Bajpe near here had sought documents and an NOC from the Karnataka Housing Board after clearing a loan of Rs 9,500. The loan was availed by the ancestors of the complainant.

When the complainant sought documents and NOC from the Karnataka Housing Board, assistant executive engineer Vijaya Bhaskar and assistant revenue officer Srinivas allegedly demanded a bribe of Rs 10,000 for the same.

On Friday, Dakshina Kannada district ACB officials caught Srinivas while accepting the bribe. The ACB officials have seized the cash and the case is under investigation, officials said.

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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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