Nadoja' Siddalingaiah to chair 11th edition of Alva's Nudisiri

October 8, 2014

Mangalore, Oct 8: Veteran Kannada poet 'Nadoja' Siddalingaiah, will chiar the three-day Alva's Nudisiri the annual literary meet scheduled to be held from November 14 this year at Moodbidri. This is the 11th edition of Alva's Nudisiri.

Announcing this at a press meet here on Wednesday Dr M Mohan Alva, chairman of Alva's Education Foundation, said that another senior Kannada writer Na D'Souza, who chaired the 80th Kannada Sahitya Sammelan held at Madikeri, has consented to inaugurate the three-day literary extravaganza.

Dr Alva said that the main theme of the deliberations this time will be 'Karnataka: Varthamanada Tallanagallu' (Karnataka: Current Tribulations).

Various literary sessions based on the theme and sub-themes are being organised to cover the entire gamut of issues in its entirety, Dr Alva said, adding the literary sessions will be followed by cultural programmes spread over six stages on the sprawling campus in order to give a welcome break to the people.

While entry to the event is free for students, others will be charged a delegate fee of Rs 100, he said, adding that this fee will entitle the delegates to three day boarding and lodging facilities. Leading scholars, critics and literature lovers are expected to attend the event, Dr Alva added. For registrations and details, contact: Dr M Mohan Alva, president, Alva's Education Foundation, Moodbidri; email: [email protected] or call: 08258-238104-11.

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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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