Udupi | Dedicate your work to the cause of humanity: DC to nursing students

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May 12, 2019

Udupi, May 12: Udupi Deputy Commissioner Hephsiba Rani Korlapati has called upon the budding nurses to dedicate their work to the cause of humanity and provide their best services to the nation.

“You are important and your contribution to the progress of the entire nation is invaluable,” she said at the ‘International Nurses’ Day’ celebrations organised by Manipal College of Nursing, here on Saturday. “Nurses are the voice and critical force in times of distress in the healthcare sector,” she added.

Presiding over the function, Poornima Baliga B., Pro Vice-Chancellor - Faculty of Health Sciences, MAHE, lauded the college for conducting various programme during the week.

She emphasised on team work in healthcare and said that nurses have an important role to play in a healthcare team and their motto should be service to the community.

Various activities, such as a blood donation camp, an awareness programme for mothers of under-five children, a workshop on inter-professional practice and education, etc., were conducted. Kasturi R. Adiga, former Principal of Manipal School of Nursing, Anice George, Dean, MCON, were 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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