BWF bids farewell to outgoing Indian Ambassador to UAE

December 9, 2013

Abu Dhabi, Dec 9: India Social and Cultural Centre Abu Dhabi along with ADMS, K.S.C, ILA and IIC, bid farewell to Indian Ambassador to U.A.E. HE Mr. M.K. Lokesh(a Kannadiga, hailing from Mysore) on 29th November 2013 at its premises.

Ambassador Mr. M.K. Lokesh served in U.A.E. for the last five years and brought about sweeping changes in fast-track implementation of passports, settlement of laborers problems and many other administrative developments and changes that helped the Indian Community all over U.A.E. and eased many administrative procedures.

Mr. Lokesh was accorded a grand welcome by all the dignitaries and presidents of all Abu Dhabi associations and ISC Hon. President Mr. ThomasJohn, Hon. Gen. Secretary Mr. Satyababu, Mohamed Ali Uchil, Abdulla Madumoole and many other guests present on the occasion.

Honorary General Secretary (ISC) Satyababu invited the ambassador to the dais along with patrons of I.S.C. Mr. Siddarth Balachandran, Dr. Ganga Ramani and association leaders namely Mr. Thomas John (Hon. President ISC). Mr. Vasu (Hon. President K.S.C.), Mr. BavaHajee (Hon. President Indian Islamic Centre), Ms. Johny(Hon. President ILA)

Thomas John Hon. President ISC in his welcome speech said that Mr. Lokesh has been a great support to all the Indian social and cultural Centre and its activities.

Ambassador Mr. Lokesh in his response wittingly said that he felt as if was a Bollywood star receiving huge affection from people.

However while thanking the President and all the associations for organizing the farewell function, he said that he has done his duty and served the community within his capacities.

“I have worked for the unity of two nations i.e. U.A.E. and India in terms of trade, commerce,” he said adding that pension scheme to labourers can be termed as one of the important service accomplished by him.

“Though I will be heading to Switzerland, my heart will be always in U.A.E,” said Mr Lokesh terming the event to be his best farewells ever.

Several members came forward to hand over mementos to Mr Lokesh.

Mr. Shekar Shetty (MD Arab Udupi Group of Hotels), Mr. Leo Rodrigues (MD Al Mazroui and Clevy Automobiles), Mr. Jayaram Rai (Group Finance Manager, Bin Fardhan Group), Former presidents of ISC and all the ISC officials among others 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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