Private bus fare to peak up by 10 to 15 percent

August 18, 2013

Mangalore, Aug 18: After the notification by the government of Karnataka, the private bus fare will shoot up by 10 to 15 per cent from August 20 onwards. Following continuous hike in diesel price, the state government has given nod to the proposed bus fare hike upto 25 per cent.

President of State private bus owners association K Rajavarma Ballal speaking with media persons here on Saturday announced that state government has given permission to increase the bus fare up to 25 per cent but considering the convenience of the passengers the Association has decided to hike only 10 to 15 per cent.

"Since there is hike in diesel price we need to revise bus fares to manage stability.

To avoid heavy burden on passengers association decided to increase 10 to 15 percent of bus fare in state. But, diesel price is expected to hike by another Rs 15 by next year," K Rajavarma Ballal said.

Now private bus fare between Mangalore-Udupi is Rs 50 and Tuesady onwards it will be Rs 55 and private city bus which is Rs 6 at present will be increased for Rs 7, he stated.

Radio Frequency Identity card service in Dakshina Kannada

Speaking about facilities for daily travelers between Kundapur-Mangalore K Rajavarma Ballal said 'with the concession of 35 percent a new swipe card will be given for regular passengers. Passengers need to pay for the card in advance and recharge it as per their need. This facility is available for students also. Soon service will be extended between Mangalore-Moodbidri-Karkala route and Kinnigoli- Kateel- Mangalore too, he announced.

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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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