Manglauru youth killed in road mishap ahead of housewarming

October 9, 2016

Mangaluru, Oct 10: A youth from Mangaluru who was on his way to a relative's house in Manjeshwar on the outskirts of the city died in a road mishap on Sunday.

Shivappa and Ramachanra, residents of Padil in Mangaluru were travelling on a motorbike. At around 12 noon a lorry rammed into their motorbike on National Highway 66 near Govinda Pai Collge.

While one among them died on the spot another was taken to a hospital in Mangaluru in serious condition.

It is learnt that they victims were supposed visit their relatives and friends in Manjeshwar to invite them for housewarming ceremony.

According to eye-witnesses the lorry knocked down the motorbike in bid to overtake a vehicle.

A case has been registered at Manjeshwar police station and investigations are on.

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sad news. My hearfelt condolence to the family of deceased.

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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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