Shiroor Swamiji visits Jamia Masjid; Urges Hindus, Muslims to unite for a peaceful society

August 9, 2012

Udupi, August 9: Sir Laxmivarateertha Swamiji of Shiroor Mutt laid emphasis on the need of promoting communal harmony in order to establish a peaceful society in the region.

Expressing his feelings to the Muslim community leaders during his goodwill visit to newly renovated Jamia Masjid, in Udupi, which is set to be inaugurated on Friday August 10, said that both Hindus and Muslims share equal responsibility to build a peaceful society.

Fostering mutual understanding and cooperation among different communities is the initial step to establish communal harmony in the society, he said. “Every member of Hindu and Muslim community should understand this fact”, he said.

Admiring the architecture of the renovated Masjid, he exhorted the leaders of Muslim community to spread the message of patriotism, unity, brotherhood, peace and communal harmony through such religious centres.

On the same occasion Jamia Masjid managing committee president Budan Basha handed over a copy of Kannada translation of holy Quran to Swamiji.

Officer bearers of the managing committee Qamruddin, V S Umar, Karamath Ali, Mohammad Maula, Abdul Ghafoor, Ibrahim Kaup were also present on the occasion.

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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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