No trace of minister’s aide caught with Rs 28L at Vidhana Soudha

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January 7, 2019

Bengaluru, Jan 7: A stenographer, who was caught carrying 25.76 lakh in a bag at one of the exits of the Vidhana Soudha on January 4, has failed to appear before the investigating officer despite being summoned for questioning.

Mohan, who works in the office of Backward Classes Welfare Minister K Puttarangashetty, was detained by the police at the Vidhana Soudha west gate and had failed to produce documents to show the source of the money.

The investigating officer summoned Mohan for questioning at 11 am, Sunday, and waited until 2 pm but neither did the latter turn up nor return phone calls. Police personnel were later sent to his house to summon him for questioning on Monday and to warn him of action if he fails to do that, a senior officer said.

Police are also checking his call detail record of the past few weeks to find out his callers.

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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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