Son's 'negative coverage' irks HDK, vows to boycott media

TNN

April 29, 2019

Bengaluru, Apr 29: Apparently upset over the negative coverage about his son Nikhil, who is contesting from the Mandya Lok Sabha seat, Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday said he was “boycotting” the media.

“I’m boycotting you. You do whatever you want for your story... Go do it. Go enjoy,” Kumaraswamy told reporters when they sought his reactions after his meeting with Congress general secretary KC Venugopal.

The CM did not provide any reason for his outburst, but sources said he was upset over reports that his son would lose the poll against independent candidate Sumalatha Ambareesh. Some reports even quoted intelligence sources to bolster their claims.

In the run-up to the elections, Kumaraswamy had repeatedly hit out at the media and accused reporters of supporting Sumalatha. While campaigning for his son in Mandya, he told reporters that he could not be held responsible if JD(S) supporters attacked them.

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Mangaluru’s public transport revolution: 100 new govt electric buses to end private ‘trip-cutting’

News Network

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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