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The Hindu
13-07-2025
- The Hindu
KSRTC to launch Puttur-Mangaluru express buses from July 14
The KSRTC will introduce non-stop express buses between Puttur and Mangaluru from Monday, according to Ashok Kumar Rai, MLA for Puttur. The buses will ply between the KSRTC Bus Stand in Puttur and the State Bank of India Bus Terminus in Mangaluru every hour. Women can travel for free in the buses under the Shakthi scheme. With no stops in between, the travel time between the two destinations will be one hour. Those travelling between the two cities in their own vehicles can henceforth use the public transport as it will be convenient, the MLA said in a statement. The services will be launched at Puttur bus stand at 11 a.m. on Monday, he said.
Hans India
25-06-2025
- Hans India
KSRTC to Start Non-Stop Buses Between Mangaluru and Puttur
MLA of Puttur, Ashok Kumar Rai has said that the KSRTC will start new non-stop bus services between Mangaluru and Puttur to help travelers. He met KSRTC officials on June 23, 2025, at his office in Puttur. He asked them not to stop any bus service during the rainy season because students will have problems. He also told them to let him know if there are not enough buses. The new non-stop buses will run from Puttur to the State Bank area in Mangaluru. Six new buses will start this service. These buses will not stop anywhere on the way. Now, buses stop many times, which makes travel slow for some people. The new buses will help travelers reach Mangaluru in about one hour. The buses will be new and comfortable. MLA Rai said KSRTC has hired 326 new drivers and helpers for the Puttur division. He asked for 500 staff in total, and more workers will come soon. With enough buses and new workers, KSRTC can run more bus services on all routes. The new workers will stay in Puttur for at least five years. He also said KSRTC will start air-conditioned buses called Ambari Utsav from Mangaluru to Bengaluru. These buses will pass through Vitla, Puttur, and Uppinangady. Many people want this new service. The government will start buses where there is demand. KSRTC leaders like Divisional Controller Amalingaiah Hosa Poojary and Divisional Traffic Manager Jaishanth Kumar attended the meeting.
The Hindu
25-06-2025
- The Hindu
KSRTC to operate non-stop services between Mangaluru and Puttur: MLA
Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai has said that Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) will commence non-stop services between district headquarters Mangaluru and Puttur for the benefit of commuters. He was speaking at a meeting with KSRTC officials to assess deficiency of bus services in the constituency, at the MLA's office in Putur on June 23. He told the officials not to discontinue any service during the monsoon as such a move would affect students. He told them to inform him if there is a shortage of buses. The non-stop service from Puttur to State Bank terminal in Mangaluru would start with six buses. The services would not stop at places en-route and end trips at the respective destinations. At present, express services halt at important stops en-route, which inconveniences point-to-point travellers. Following requests by such passengers, the non-stop services were being introduced, he said. One could reach the destination within an hour. Brand new coaches would be pressed into service, he added. Crew posted at Puttur The MLA further said the corporation has posted 326 drivers-cum-conductors to Puttur division of KSRTC following the recently concluded recruitment drive. He had demanded posting of at least 500 crew, and the balance crew would be posted subsequently, he said. As there is no shortage of buses, posting of new crew should help the corporation operate more services on all identified routes. The corporation has stipulated that the newly-recruited crew should work in Puttur division for at least five years, Mr. Rai said. The MLA said the corporation would start Ambari Utsav air-conditioned bus services from Mangaluru to Bengaluru via Vitla, Puttur and Uppinangady following demand from residents in and around Vitla. The government and the corporation would not hesitate to operate services wherever there is demand. Divisional Controller Amalingaiah Hosa Poojary, Divisional Traffic Manager Jaishanth Kumar and others were present at the meeting.
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
DK records excessive rainfall from Jan to May
Mangaluru: After a week of heavy downpour, Dakshina Kannada's rainfall data increased to 1,093mm against the normal rainfall of 242mm as of date from Jan 1. The district received 132mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours till 8.30 am, with Puttur taluk receiving 167mm of rain. The water level in the Nethravati River at Bantwal touched 7.6m against the danger level of 9m. In Uppinangady, the water level in the Nethravati River was 27m (above mean sea level) against the danger mark of 31.5m(above mean sea level). A few families residing near high-risk zones relocated to the homes of relatives in safer areas. The water level in Thumbe dam touched 6m, and the authorities opened 29 crest gates. The minister visited the houses of two fishermen, who were missing after their boat capsized at Thota Bengre, and promised to release Rs8 lakh each to the families from the Karnataka Fishermen Distress Relief Fund (KFDRF). MLA Ashok Rai's cow dies A mudslide caused by heavy rain late on Friday destroyed the cattle shed near the house of Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai, resulting in the death of one of the two cows present there. One cow was buried under the soil and died, while the other cow was injured. The injured cow was rescued from the debris, said Rai. Surfing event postponed Due to adverse weather conditions and pending authorisation from the deputy commissioner, the 6th NMPA Indian Open of Surfing (IOS) could not be held on Saturday too. The organisers said that the event has been postponed and is likely to be held on Sunday.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Govt proposes gym centres at three locations in Puttur
Mangaluru: Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai said that govt gym centres will be established in three locations within the Puttur Assembly constituency. MLA Rai mentioned that he requested the govt to establish these gym centres, and a meeting was also held with the secretary of the department of youth empowerment and sports to seek the release of funds for this purpose. "People, including youth organisations, have made numerous requests to start gym centres in rural areas. During discussions a few months ago, the minister of youth empowerment and sports agreed to this. Proposals for three gym centres submitted by me have reached the commissioner for the department of youth empowerment and sports. Recently, I held a meeting with the commissioner to discuss these demands comprehensively," the MLA said. Currently, there is only a gym centre in Puttur city, making it difficult for rural youth to reach the gym on time. If gym centres are established in rural areas, the youth will utilise them. These centres will be set up in three selected locations within the constituency, he said. For levelling the taluk sports ground to be constructed in Munduru village in Puttur, Rs 8 crore grant is required. The MLA said that he requested the govt secretary of the department of youth empowerment and sports, as well as the commissioner of the department, to release this grant. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo The first phase of construction for the large sports ground in Munduru village was already completed, and officials have assured that the grant for the second phase levelling work will be released soon, he said. "Govt gym centres will be equipped with all necessary gym equipment. The centres are being opened with a focus on rural youth. As youths are showing increased interest in fitness, we are responding to their requests by providing facilities," said Rai.
