Technical problem causing delay in Mangalore-Shravanabelagola train service: Muniyappa

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October 15, 2012

Mangalore, October 15: Certain technical problems are causing a delay in starting Mangalore-Shravanabelagola train services and hence a request has been placed before Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar to make necessary clearances, K H Muniyappa, Union Minister of State for Railways, said.

Speaking to mediapersons in Mangalore on Monday, Mr. Muniyappa said that although land acquisition problems at Nelamangala and Kunigal have been sorted out with regard to starting of the Mangalore-Bangalore-Shravanabelagola train service, there are still some technical problems causing delay in its initiation. It has been brought to the notice of the Chief Minister and he may give the necessary clearances soon, he said.

Responding to a query on laying of train tracks between Hubli and Ankola, Mr. Muniyappa said that the Environment and Widllife departments have certain objections to the project but there are chances of it getting a green signal as Indian Institute of Science has in a report submitted to them three months ago stated that deforestation for the purpose can be reduced and more tunnels can be implemented.

The Minister said that plans of developing Mangalore station as a world class station are in the pipeline but lack of land is acting as a major hindrance in this regard. “The concept is that passengers must have all facilities available to them at the station. It will encompass commercial complex, rest rooms and other such facilities. But land requirements are issues as minimum of five acres are needed for the purpose”, he said.

Speaking about Sonia Gandhi's scheduled visit to Mangalore on October 18, Mr. Muniyappa said that the UPA government has as per the vision of Ms. Gandhi introduced several projects for the benefit of the people under 'Bharat Nirmaan' project but the state government has been taking all the credit. The centre is ever willing to cooperate with the state and is ready to accept proposals by the state government to solve the drinking water problem, he said.

Earlier, Mr. Muniyappa, along with KPCC President Dr. G Parameshwar and other Congress leaders visited Nehru Maidan where preparations for the Sonia Gandhi programme are taking place in full swing.

Speaking to mediapersons on the occasion, Mr. Parameshwar said that the convention will help give momentum to the Congress party going into elections in the region.

On the Kaveri issue, Mr. Parameshwar said that the KPCC will form a team itself to carry out a study on the issue and the water needs of the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and submit the same to the government.

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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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Post-Sabarimala pilgrimage drinking party turns fatal in Udupi; youth killed in midnight brawl

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December 15,2025

Udupi, Dec 15: What was meant to be a post-pilgrimage gathering turned tragic in Padukere village of Brahmavar taluk, Udupi district, late Sunday night, when a clash among youths escalated into a fatal assault, leaving one man dead.

The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Santosh Mogaveera, a resident of Padukere.

According to preliminary information, the incident took place during a late-night drinking party involving a group of local youths who had recently returned after completing their pilgrimage to the Sabarimala shrine. An argument reportedly broke out among the group and soon escalated into a violent confrontation.

During the ensuing brawl, Santosh Mogaveera was allegedly assaulted and collapsed at the spot after sustaining serious injuries. He was rushed by local residents to a private hospital in Brahmavar, where doctors declared him dead.

On receiving information, senior police officials, including Brahmavar Circle Inspector Gopikrishna, Kota Police Sub-Inspector Praveen Kumar T, Station ASI Manthesh Jabagoudar, and head constables Pradeep and Ashok, visited the spot and conducted an inspection.

Police have taken four youths into custody in connection with the incident. A case has been registered at the Kota police station, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact sequence of events leading to the death.

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