Problems attached to Nitaqat not as serious as it seems: Capt Karnik

April 4, 2013

Mangalore, April 4: Although the NRI population in Saudi Arabia is a worried lot owing to the newly introduced 'Nitaqat' law by the Kingdom, the problem is not as serious as it is being projected, said Capt. Ganesh Karnik, MLC, and former Deputy Chairman, NRI Forum of Karnataka.

It is true that Saudi Arabia's decision to go indigenous with respect to jobs has put the Indian population there in a spot of bother. However, no one is driving Indians out of the Kingdom. Indians are returning from the country themselves with a sense of fear, Mr. Karnik opined.

India has maintained good relations with Saudi Arabia over the years. No country would want to spoil the bonhomie that exists with another country. Hence, Saudi Arabia would not intentionally want to harass Indian workers or trouble them, he said.

The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia can come into picture in cases of passport, visa or other related legal issues. But in matters such as internal laws of a country where companies themselves decide on expelling employees, neither the Indian government, nor the Embassy can do much, Mr. Karnik has said.

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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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