Mangaluru-Bengaluru train services likely to be restored after Sept 20

Agencies

September 13, 2018

Mysuru, Sep 13: As the work continues on clearing debris on railway tracks between Sakleshpur and the Subrahmanya Road Ghat section of the Hassan-Mangaluru section, Mangaluru-Bengaluru train services will remain suspended till September 20.

A release by the Mysuru Division railway authorities said the debris and boulders were cleared on the tracks in 67 locations between Sakleshpur and the Subramanya Road Ghat section on 56 Km stretch of the Hassan-Mangaluru Section.

Restoration work is ongoing at one location. Railway staff and earth excavating machines are working around the clock to restore the tracks. “We have cleared all landslides sites, but one and this is a huge one. We estimate nearly 70,000 cu.mt of debris at this spot and will require at least 96-hours of round the clock work to remove,” S G Yatish, divisional PRO said.

The following trains will remain cancelled/partially cancelled:

- Train No. 16511/16513 KSR Bengaluru to Kannur/Karwar express journey commencing on Sept. 15 and 19.

- Train No. 16517/1523 KSR Bengaluru to Kannur/Karwar express journey commencing on Sept. 16, 17 is cancelled.

- Train No. 16512/16514 Kannur/Karwar to KSR Bengaluru express journey commencing on Sept. 16, 17, 18 is cancelled.

- Train No. 16518/16524 Kannur/Karwar to KSR Bengaluru express journey commencing on Sept. 20 is cancelled.

- Train No. 16575 Yesvantpur to Mangalore Jn Express journey commencing on Sept. 16, 18 and 20 will run between Yesvantpur to Hassan and is partially cancelled between Hassan to Mangalore Junction.

- Train No. 16515 Yesvantpur to Karwar express journey commencing on Sept. 17 and 19 will run between Yesvantpur to Hassan and is partially cancelled between Hassan to Karwar.

- Train No. 16576 Mangalore Jn to Yesvantpur express Journey commencing on Sept. 17 and 19 will run between Hassan to Yesvantpur and is partially cancelled between Mangalore Jn to Hassan.

- Train No. 16516 Karwar to Yesvantpur Journey commencing on September 18 and 20 will run between Hassan to Yesvantpur and is partially cancelled between Karwar to Hassan.

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QR-code tips power Mangaluru's major drug bust: 25 arrested in 2 weeks

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December 16,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 16: The Mangaluru City police have significantly escalated their campaign against drug trafficking, arresting 25 individuals and booking 12 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act between November 30 and December 13. The crackdown resulted in the seizure of a substantial quantity of illicit substances, including 685.6 grams of MDMA and 1.5 kg of ganja.

The success of this recent drive has been significantly boosted by the city’s innovative, QR code-based anonymous reporting system.

"The anonymous reporting system has received an encouraging response. Several recent arrests were made based on inputs received through this system, helping police tighten the noose around drug peddlers," said the City Police Commissioner.

The latest arrests contribute to a robust year-to-date record, underscoring the police's relentless commitment to combating the drug menace.

Up to December 14 this year, the police have registered a total of 107 cases of drug peddling, leading to the arrest of 219 peddlers. Furthermore, they have booked 562 cases of drug consumption, resulting in the arrest of 671 individuals.

The scale of the seizure for the year reflects the magnitude of the problem being tackled: police have seized 320.6 kg of ganja worth ₹88.7 lakh and 1.4 kg of MDMA valued at ₹1.2 crore. Other significant seizures include hydro-weed ganja worth ₹94.7 lakh and cocaine worth ₹1.9 lakh, among others.

The Commissioner emphasized a policy of rigorous enforcement: "We ensure that peddlers are caught red-handed so that they cannot later dispute the case or claim innocence."

To counter the rising trend of substance abuse among youth, the Mangaluru City police have rolled out uniform guidelines for random drug testing across educational institutions.

As part of the drive, tests were conducted in approximately 100 institutions, screening an estimated 5,500 to 6,000 students in the first phase. 20 students tested positive for drug consumption during the initial screening.

Students who tested positive have been provided counselling and are scheduled for re-testing in the second quarter. The testing will also be expanded to students not covered in the first phase. In a move to ensure strict implementation, police personnel were deployed in mufti in some institutions. Reiterating a zero-tolerance stance, the Commissioner confirmed that random testing will continue, and colleges have also been instructed to conduct drug tests at the time of admission to deter substance abuse from an early stage.

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