Astro Mohan bags three awards for photography

July 26, 2013

Udupi, Jul 26: Astro Mohan, Senior New Photographer of Udayavani Kannada daily has bagged three prizes in the photo contest conducted by India International Photography Council (IIPC). The contest was organised on the occasion of world photography day.

Astros' picture 'Udupi' won second prize in photo travel category, photo titled 'kitchen' won third place in monochrome section and 'bike stunt' picture won certificate merit in Photo-journalism category.

The award will be presented at Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh on August 19,2013, informed a release.

Mr Astro Mohan has an experience of over 20 years in Photo Journalism.

He hails from Bellary and completed his early education as an Art Graduate. Mr. Mohan is also a magician, astrologer, palmist, orator, cine actor, artiste, art critic and to top it a prudent organiser of shows. It was his intense interest in astrology, which led to him being nicknamed as 'Astro', and now widely called by this nickname among friends and well-wishers.

He has earned over 2 dozens state and national level awards till date. His picture “Karavali Kambala” bagged the first place in an International Level Photography Competition, held by Nikon in United Kingdom. He has traveled and exhibited his photo worldwide and has also been felicitated by various photography associations, including the most recent IIPC award.

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Many Many Congratulation to Astro Mohan from Nik Studio https://niksstudio.com/

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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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