SDPI urges govt. to take pro-active steps to control epidemics

May 29, 2013

Mangalore, May 29: Social Democratic Party of India has criticized state minister Abhayachandra Jain for hesitating to handle Fisheries portfolio.

SDPI State Secretary Mohommad Akram Hasan has said that a minister is elected for the welfare of the people and it is the duty of the minister to responsibly handle the charge given to him without any prejudice.

“Mr Jain hails from coastal district and the revenue of the region largely depends on fisheries. His decision to quit the ministry citing pressure from community and religious beliefs as reasons does not stand justified at all. The Chief Minister should not pay heed to this demand,” said Mr Hasan.

Epidemics

Speaking about epidemics like Dengue and Malaria that is lifting its head in the state, he has urged the health department to take pro-active steps to control the same.

Mr Hasan also criticized Health and Family Welfare Minister U T Khader.

Attack

Coming down heavily upon the Congress party workers for storming SDPI office and also demolishing a bus stand constructed by the SDPI in Bantwal, Mr Hasan said that through these acts the Congress has only brought to light its inhuman and anti-people face.

“The SDPI will hold district-wide legal campaign to ensure that such incidents do not occur in future,” he said.

District President Abubakkar Kulai was present.

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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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