We have no objection to shift Jaya: Karnataka Home Minister

Bangalore, Oct 13: Karnataka Government will have no objection to shift AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa to Tamil Nadu from a jail here if the neighbouring state makes a request through courts, Home Minister K J George said today.

"If there is a proposal coming before the court from the Tamil Nadu government, we have no objection to shifting (Jayalalithaa)," George told media persons here.

Jayalalithaa is in Parappana Agrahara Central Prison jail here since September 27 after the Special Court sentenced her to four years in prison, besides imposing a Rs 100 crore fine on her, in the Rs 66.65 crore disproportionate assets case against her.

The AIADMK chief's aide Sasikala, her relatives V N Sudhakaran, disowned son of the former Chief Minister, and J Elavarasi were also sent to four years in jail in the case, apart from being slapped a fine of Rs 10 crore each.

Several leaders, prominently former Prime Minister and JDS chief H D Deve Gowda, have been pressing for shifting of Jayalalithaa, saying it was a burden on the state government to manage a large number of protesters and maintain law and order.

A large number of Jayalalithaa supporters have been camping outside the central jail here since her imprisonment.

Asked whether Karnataka government had made efforts to get in touch with its Tamil Nadu counterpart on the issue, George said, "Why should we do it. The proposal should come from their side. They should either move the High court or the Supreme Court," he said.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court will hear the bail plea of Jayalalithaa after a bench headed by Chief Justice H L Dattu posted the matter for October 17.

She was denied bail by the Karnataka High Court on October 7, holding that corruption was a violation of human rights.

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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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