Get blood tested whenever fever occurs to avoid malaria'

August 11, 2012

Mangalore, August 10: People must not neglect fever and resort to mere tablets but get their blood tested to avoid suffering from malaria, said Dr. C M Sudarshan, Health Officer, Mangalore City Corporation.

He was speaking at a malaria and dengue awareness programme organized by MCC and DK Hotels and Restaurants Association in Mangalore on Friday.

Warning the public that no fever should be taken lightly, Dr.Sudarshan said that people should make use of the free blood testing centres available at seven different places in the city including the government Wenlock Hospital and KSRTC bus stand. Blood test must be conducted when fever is at its peak and not according to the convenience of the patient, he said. The blood testing centres in the city provide results the same day, he said, adding that in case malaria is tested positive, immediate treatment should be sought.

Stating that free malaria treatment is provided in government health centres, Dr. Sudarshan said that people must not abort the treatment midway at any cost. The fever may show signs of subsiding but the body continues to be affected by malaria from within, he said, warning that in such circumstances, the disease reappears within 14 days.

Prevention is the best way to tackle malaria, he said. In every house there are mosquito breeding sources such as flower pots, water storage below refrigerators, terraces, courtyards, water tanks and so on. Such stored water must be given special attention to see that mosquitoes are not bred, he said.

Mayor Gulzar Banu, in her address said that builders must give special attention to water storage at construction sites to check the growth of malaria.

Deputy Mayor Amita Kala also spoke. Mosquito nets were distributed among hotel workers 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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