Mangaluru: Suspected dengue fever claims businessman's life

May 29, 2016

Mangaluru, May 29: A businessman from Kadaba in Puttur taluk succumbed to suspected dengue at a private hospital in Deralakatte, here on Saturday.

Umesh Bhat Marate (62), the owner of Shakti Stores in Hosamata, was initially admitted to a private hospital in Puttur and later brought to Deralakatte on May 9.
District Vector Borne Diseases Control officer Arun Kumar said that Umesh, who was being treated for suspected dengue symptoms, died on Saturday with multi-organ failure.
"A medical team has already rushed to Umesh's village in Kadaba. A study will be conducted to ascertain the reason for death after going through medical reports," Dr Arun said.
More cases of dengue were reported in interior places of Kadaba, Noojibalthila, Kodmbala, Koila, Kaniyur, Bilinele in Puttur, Thodikana, Bellare, Amaramudnoor, Madappady, Ajjavara, Ivarnadu, Nalkoor, Guthigar in Sullia and few places in Belthangady taluks.
While the district has recorded more than 65 cases of dengue from January this year, nearly 30 cases were reported from these regions of Puttur and Sullia taluks.

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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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