Decision on loss of pay yet to be taken Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has dismissed reports in the media alleging that it has taken action against 200 employees working in Kolar division for taking part in the recent transport strike. In a press release, the KSRTC said that action has been taken against only 13 employees, on charges of assaulting other employees and pelting stones at buses.
“The corporation has initiated action against employees accused of being involved in criminal acts of physically assaulting fellow employees. FIRs have been filed in such cases in Hassan, Mysuru and other districts. During the time of the strike, 105 buses were damaged, most of which were from our fleet,” said a KSRTC official.
Karnataka mulls trimming summer holidays for school children
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December 16, 2020
Bengaluru, Dec 16: The Primary and Secondary Education Department is considering reducing summer holidays so as to make up for the academic days lost due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The teachers’ associations have extended full support to the government’s decision.
The state technical committee for Covid-19 had advised the education department to trim the summer holidays and the department is planning to implement it across the state.
Official sources told DH that the issue will be discussed with the chief minister at a meeting scheduled in December-end.
V M Narayana Swamy, president of state primary school teachers’ association, said, “Usually, vacations are given to kids to relax. But considering the current situation, we will support any decision taken by the government.”
Karnataka: After Bengaluru, buses to connect Mysuru fliers with airport
The recent introduction of flight services between Mysuru and Mangaluru saw a surge in the number of airport-bound passengers. Updated: December 16, 2020 8:16:33 am
A fleet of Volvo buses are scheduled to ply between the City Bus Stand (CBS) and Mysore Airport, connecting several major commuting points in between. (Express photo/Representational)
In a relief for fliers in Mysuru, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation has launched a dedicated bus service to Mandakalli airport, on the outskirts of the city.
According to officials of the state transport undertaking, a fleet of Volvo buses are scheduled to ply between the City Bus Stand (CBS) and Mysore Airport, connecting several major commuting points in between.
KSRTC loses ₹3 crore in Mysuru over staff strike
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Normal bus operations resumed in Mysuru on Tuesday with the striking employees returning to work.
The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation’s two divisions in Mysuru incurred a collective revenue loss of nearly ₹3 crore following the strike by the employees that was withdrawn on Monday.
The buses were off roads for four days causing hardships to passengers, who largely depend on the State transport buses. The inter and intra-city operations had come to a halt. Though the services resumed on Monday, normal operations were restored only from Tuesday with all the striking employees returning to work making way for running all scheduled operations and trips.
Karnataka: KSRTC Bus Strike Called Off After Four Days
Employees of various transport corporations in the state had demanded the state government consider them as regular government staff, and also pay a compensation of Rs 30 lakh each to members of staff who had lost lives to COVID-19.
Bengaluru: Passengers walk with their luggage at KSRTC bus stand during BMTC and KSRTC employees strike against the state government in Bengaluru, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020. Karnataka Road transport employees called off the four-day strike after Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa assured to fulfill their demands. Photo: PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak
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New Delhi: Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) employees, who had been on strike from Friday, called off their agitation on Monday evening, December 14, following fruitful negotiations with the state government.