Yeddy hits out at CM for giving extra subsidy to SC, ST

June 23, 2014

Udupi, Jun 23: Shimoga MP B S Yeddyurappa has lashed out at chief minister Siddaramaiah for State government 's initiative to provide an additional Rs. 2 per litre of milk as incentive to milk producers of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

Speaking to presspersons before participating in a party workers ' meeting at Byndoor in Udupi district, the former chief minister said the move by Congress led State government is discriminatory.

“All growers produce the same milk, so why discriminate against some,” he asked.

Mr. Yeddyurappa said he sat on a dharna for 28 days demanding that the controversial Shaadi Bhagya ' scheme be extended to all communities.

“Though the government relented, it shows that Mr. Siddaramaiah is least bothered about criticisms,” he said.

He said Mr. Siddaramaiah is speaking about not cooperating with Union Railways Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda.

“He should stop this and cooperate with Mr. Gowda as this will help in smooth implementation of railway projects in the State. Our leaders will urge Prime Minister Narendra Modi to expedite railway projects in the State,” Mr. Yeddyurappa said.

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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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