CMFRI observes Swachhta Pakhwada in Mangaluru
Civic reception to be accorded to Shiroor seer in Mangaluru on January 8
Mangaluru Taluk Beary Sahitya Sammelana at Gurupura-Kaikamba on January 4
Bengaluru To Mangaluru In 5 Hours? Vande Bharat Set To Bring The Coast Closer
Improved connectivity between Bengaluru and Mangaluru is expected to provide a major boost to tourism, especially to coastal destinations that attract visitors throughout the year.
Mangaluru Dioceses annual Eucharistic procession on January 4
The procession will pass through the citys main thoroughfares, including Hampankatta and the Clock Tower area
N. Vinay Hegde, Chancellor of Nitte (Deemed-to-be-University), passes away in Mangaluru
Mr. Hegde was the son of former Supreme Court judge late K.S. Hegde, and brother of former Karnataka Lokayukta N. Santosh Hegde.
SakleshpurSubrahmanya Ghat Electrification To Boost BengaluruMangaluru Rail Link: Chowta
The MP said the electrification of the SakleshpurSubrahmanya section would give a major boost to railway infrastructure in the coastal belt and address one of the most critical bottlenecks on the BengaluruMangaluru rail corridor.
No power supply in Mangaluru on December 31
Mangaluru City Police issue strict New Year guidelines: 12.30 a.m. deadline, task forces deployed
The special task forces will be deployed to prevent violence and harassment against women and children during the New Year celebrations in the city
Asset maintenance is integral to project implementation, says Deputy Commissioner H. V. Darshan
Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner and Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) Administrator H.V. Darshan also slammed garbage dumping in Mangaluru during the public consultation meeting
Rehabilitate evictees before taking up projects: Samastha to Karnataka govt
KASARAGOD: Condemning the bulldozing of houses at Yelahanka near Bengaluru, Samastha Kerala Jem-Iyyathul Ulama president Syed Muhammad Jiffiri Muthukoya Thangal on Sunday urged the Karnataka government to implement development projects only after ensuring the rehabilitation of the evicted people. Samastha is not against development projects but it cannot condone the act of rendering the poor people homeless, Thangal told reporters in Kasaragod, adding that the destruction of around 200 houses would pain every human being. Evicting poor Muslims and Dalits before finding an alternative place cannot be justified. There should be urgent measures by the government towards this, he said. Addressing the concluding ceremony of the Sandesha Yathra at Mangaluru later, Thangal said the journey had convinced him that people are with Samastha and will crush any attempt to harm the organisation. Samastha represents true Islam and any attempt to smuggle in alien thoughts will be strongly opposed, he said. Karnataka Speaker U T Khader inaugurated the meeting. Kozhikode Qazi Syed Muhammad Koya Jamalullaili, Samastha secretaries M T Abdulla Musaliyar, Umar Faizi Mukkam, members of Samastha central mushawara and others attended the meeting. The Sandesha Yathra, aimed at spreading the message of the Samastha International Conference, kicked off from Nagercoil in Tamil Nadus Kanyakumari district. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan, Kerala ministers and senior leaders of various political parties had attended the reception accorded to the Yathra at various places. Is CPM training guns on Bengaluru razing to reclaim Muslim votes?
In a first, ground handling firm AISATS to use simulators for staff training
The company is already present in Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mangaluru, Ranchi, Raipur and Thiruvananthapuram. Additionally, it is developing a multi-modal cargo hub at Noida airport
An analytics firm, AIM, has pegged Mangaluru as one of the eight rising GCC spots in emerging cities in India, states Mangaluru Data Centre Feasibility Study-2025
Mangaluru city police arrested 25 drug peddlers in a week, says Police Commissioner
Mangaluru offers strong foundation for cost-efficient data centre operations, says study
Airports witness 7% surge in passenger traffic during November 2025 over same period last year
NEW DELHI: Airports across the country have recorded a 7% increase in passenger traffic during November 2025 as compared to the same month last year, according to the Airports Authority of India (AAI). Air Traffic data for last month has just been released by the Authority. Over 3.79 crore flyers were recorded in the country last month, of which a little over three crore were domestic flyers. The overall international growth in the month was 7.5% (70,60,493 vs 65,69,934) while the domestic growth was 7% (3,79,51,054 vs 3,54,52,122) over the compared month last year. The domestic passenger traffic in relatively smaller airports has been in healthy double digits highlighting the aspiration for air travel among the non-metro population. Despite the negative publicity for Goa due to its taxi monopoly, overpriced hotels and overcrowded beaches, international patronage to the tourist haven has shot up by 31. 4%. A total of 20,479 flyers travelled last month as compared to 15,581 flyers in November 2024. Its domestic patronage has taken a beating with a 10.5% dip in flyers with just 5.4 lakh passengers from other States visiting it last month. The number was 6.1 lakh visitors in November last year. While the biggies have seen moderate growth, relatively smaller airports have recorded a growth of over 30% international passengers in November this year over the patronage witnessed in the same month last year. Bhubaneswar has seen a growth of 30.5% (14,220 flyers) Tiruchirappalli has 39.9% (19,402 flyers), Varanasi 40.4% (16,070 flyers) and Mangaluru 35.4% (76,579 flyers), Indore has doubled its patronage with a 99.9% growth (8,902 flyers as compared to 4,454 earlier) while Pune has seen a 49% patronage with 30,633 flyers. Among the major airports in the country, Bengalurus Kempegowda International Airport continues its steady international growth with 6,42,647 passengers, a 27.3% increase in November 2025 vs November 2024. Hyderabad too has seen significant patronage with a 21% growth (4,86,126 flyers). Mumbai has seen a 6.5% (14,61,956 flyers) Chennai 6.1% (5,03,589) growth while Delhi has seen a 3% increase (19,07,845). Domestic picture On the domestic front, these airports have recorded a substantial growth with the patronage figure in the bracket Agra 77% (26470 flyers), Kozhikode 34.3% (16,90,918 flyers); Tiruchirappalli 50.9% (65,297); Tirupati 30.7% (1,08,441); Kannur 35.8% (35,637), Gaya 38.7% (27,862), Belagavi 32.1% (32118) and Indore 26.6% (27862). Hindon airport has seen a 2998% growth! It is 1,22,381 flyers versus 3,950 last November. Adampur (Jalandhar) has seen a 319.7% surge with 13,595 passengers, Rewa has recorded 179.9% surge (949 flyers) Jaisalmer 121.5% growth (43,971) while Bhuj has seen a 110% growth with 26,687 flyers. The Air Traffic Movements (Arrivals and Departures) have seen an increase of 7.3% with 40,909 ATMs recorded in November 2025 over November 2024. The freight growth too is a healthy 15.6% with 337.45 thousand tonnes versus 291.84 thousand tonnes in the compared period.
Systemic failures, crime, controversy rock Home Dept
BENGALURU: 2025 proved deeply turbulent for Karnatakas Home Department, which came under sustained scrutiny as cases involving police and prison officials, ranging from corruption and criminality to systemic lapses, dominated public discourse. One of the most shocking episodes was the stampede at M Chinnaswamy Stadium during Royal Challengers Bengalurus victory celebrations, which claimed 11 lives and left several injured. The tragedy drew nationwide attention to glaring failures in crowd management during large public events. The state government suspended five police personnel, including the then Bengaluru City Police Commissioner B Dayananda. This was the first time in the states history that a commissioner was suspended. Another case that shook the state was the alleged mass burial in Dharmasthala mid-year. A former sanitation worker claimed that he was forced to bury hundreds of bodies mostly of women and minors, who were allegedly raped and murdered. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed to probe this case. Partial human skeletal remains were found in two of the 17 sites excavated in Dharmasthala. However, the complainant was later arrested on charges of perjury. In January, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah declared Karnataka a Naxal-free state following the surrender of six Naxalites. With this, the Anti-Naxal Force was dismantled. The year also saw politically sensitive cases. Former Hassan Lok Sabha MP Prajwal Revanna, grandson of former prime minister HD Deve Gowda, was sentenced to imprisonment for the remainder of his natural life for raping a domestic worker. BJP MLA and former minister Byrathi Basavaraj was named accused No 5 in the rowdy-sheeter Biklu Shiva murder case in Bengaluru. Home Minister G Parameshwara drew criticism for his remarks over a molestation incident in Bengaluru. He, however, issued an apology, stating that his statements had been misunderstood. Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Shivamogga districts reported many communal incidents. A mob lynched ragpicker Ashraf in Mangaluru in April. Bajrang Dal activist Suhas Shetty was murdered on May 1. Sand transporter Abdul Rahiman was killed on May 27. All this prompted the government to set up a Special Action Force (SAF). The state witnessed several brutal murder cases during the year. In one chilling case, a man allegedly beheaded his 26-year-old wife in Bengaluru Rural district and took her severed head on a scooter to a police station. In another case, a youth from Hassan murdered his friend and uploaded a video of the crime on social media. Mysuru saw a daylight murder near the Dasara Exhibition Grounds, while Mumbai Police busted an illegal drug manufacturing unit operating without the knowledge of Mysuru police. Sensational and filmy-style robberies made headlines. Three masked men armed with country-made pistols robbed over Rs 1 crore in cash and 20 kg gold ornaments worth around Rs 20 crore from an SBI branch in Vijayapura. A bank manager and his two accomplices were arrested in connection with the theft of gold and cash worth Rs 53.3 crore from Canara Banks Managuli branch. In another case, a Rs 7.11-crore daylight heist from a CMS cash van stunned the state, especially after a police constable from Govindapura police station in Bengaluru was arrested for allegedly masterminding the crime. Police misconduct remained a recurring theme. A constable from Kolar and seven others were arrested for kidnapping and extorting Rs 8.80 lakh from a BPO employee in Bengaluru. Eleven police personnel, including an inspector, were suspended for allegedly shielding drug peddlers. A constable attached to the Bengaluru City Police Commissioners office was also suspended for allegedly stealing Rs 11 lakh from a seized vehicle linked to a cybercrime case. The Prison Department drew sharp criticism after videos of inmates, including a serial rapist and a suspected ISIS operative, using mobile phones surfaced in Bengaluru Central Prison. Similar incidents were reported from other prisons in the state. Several warders were arrested for allegedly supplying drugs and mobile phones, prompting the home minister to appoint an IPS officer as chief prison officer. On the reforms front, the state introduced navy-blue peaked caps for constabulary personnel, replacing traditional slouch hats after decades. To strengthen justice delivery, 33 Directorate of Civil Rights Enforcement (DCRE) police stations were set up, while a dedicated Cyber Command Centre was established to tackle the surge in cybercrime.
IndiGo commences daily direct flight between Mangaluru and Navi Mumbai
Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya urges Railway Minister to extend Madgaon-Mangaluru VB Express to Bengaluru
Memory of brothers lynching inspired man to aid Kerala victims family
Ram Narayans lynching in Keralas Walayar left many unsettled, but for Abdul Jabbar, it brought back memories of his brother, Ashraf, who faced a similar Hindutva mob attack in Mangaluru in Karnataka. Haunted by his brothers death, Jabbar vowed to bring justice to the victims family, ensuring that no other lynching like this happens again. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Lecturer held for stealing jewellery from wedding halls in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: A 46-year-old part-time language lecturer at a private college was arrested by the Basavanagudi police for stealing gold ornaments from wedding halls. During weekends, she would dress up, go to wedding halls, look for guestrooms and steel jewellery from bags. After arresting her, the police recovered 262 gm of gold ornaments worth Rs 32 lakh. She was involved in six cases, three of which were in Basavanagudi police limits. The woman, Revathi, is a resident of KR Puram. Hailing from Shivamogga, she came to the city in 2023. She was involved in three such cases in Mangaluru, Udupi and Shivamogga and was arrested by Shivamogga police earlier. After getting bail, she came to Bengaluru. She told the police that she needed money to treat her husband, who has undergone a bypass surgery. A resident of Chikkalasandra filed a police complaint on November 25, stating that she had lost a 32 gm gold chain worth Rs 3 lakh at a wedding hall in Basavanagudi. The police arrested Revathi on December 1 after going through CCTV footage.
HDK urges Vaishnaw to sanction Vande Bharat between Bengaluru and Madgaon via Mangaluru
The semi high-speed trains service between the state capital and the coast will significantly enhance trade and commerce in the coast, the Union Minister said
SWM in Mangaluru has gone for a toss under Congress administration, alleges MLA for City South
Mangaluru doctor loses 22 lakh to online fraud
Special trains between Mangaluru and Chennai to clear festive rush
Mangaluru city police take bonds from 850 persons ensuring good conduct
Mangaluru Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy said bonds were taken based on facts and not communities
Yakshagana,Indias own opera, making waves in Europe
MANGALURU: Yakshagana, the traditional art form of coastal Karnataka, has found an enthusiastic audience across Europe, thanks to the passion and dedication of Yakshamitraru Germany. The troupes journey, marked by perseverance, cultural pride and artistic excellence, has become a remarkable example of how a band of expats has kept the Yakshagana tradition alive on foreign shores. Founded in 2018 in Frankfurt, Yakshamitraru Germany is the brainchild of Apurva Beleyur, whose Yakshagana roots run deep. He is the son of renowned artiste Beleyuru Krishnamurthy, who was with the Saligrama Yakshagana troupe for 28 years. Despite this strong artistic lineage, his father initially encouraged Apurva to pursue a different career path, fearing the struggles associated with life as an artiste. After moving to Germany in 2015, Apurva found that his Yakshagana connection was too profound to ignore. Desiring to bring the art form to newer audiences, he discussed with his friend Ajeeth Prabhu the possibility of starting a troupe. The idea took shape soon and Yakshamitraru Germany was born. Today, the troupe has five dedicated members -- Apurva, Shashidhar Nairy, Shri Hari Hosamane, Prateek Hegde Bengle and Sushma Ravindra. Though they work regular jobs in banks and automobile companies, they make time to pursue the art form. They have performed in 25 cities across Germany, France, Sweden, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Poland, Spain and Denmark. They import all traditional costumes and ornaments from India with support from Sanjaya Beleyur and Shashikanth Shetty from Karkala. Apurva told TNSE that a student from Sweden conducted an extensive research on Yakshamitraru Germany, which has been published by Uppsala University. Another student in Germany is pursuing a PhD focusing on the troupe, and a documentary is slated for release in 2026 in Italian, Spanish, French, Dutch and German. Apurva Beleyur Since 2024, Yakshamitraru Germany has been hosting an annual cultural event, Yaksha Sankranthi, in German theatres. The event highlights Indian performers in Germany, who have made significant contributions to promote traditional art forms. The troupe helps Yakshagana artistes in India with funds raised through events in Europe, Apurva said. In collaboration with Dheemahi Kala Kendra, Sirsi, the troupe conducts Yakshagana training camps across Europe. Indian students from Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden, Poland, Malta, Italy and Germany attend Yakshagana classes online. Plans are now on to start offline sessions for 20 students. He said the troupe stages two-hour shows as well as 30-minute short duration episodes. It performs prasangas such as Lava Kusha, Lankadahana, Bhasmasura Mohini, Sudharshana Vijaya, Jambavathi Kalyana, Vali Vadhe and Kamsa Vadhe. For German-speaking audiences, the shows will be in English. If the show is in Kannada, the troupe provides booklets of its English-translation to help audiences follow the storyline. English Yakshagana shows are becoming popular and German communities have booked two more shows for 2026. Their efforts have been acknowledged by Indian consulates in Germany, France, Spain, and Denmark. In 2023, Apurva hosted Yakshadhruva Patla Satish Shetty from the Patla Foundation, whose visit inspired the emergence of two to three Yakshagana troupes in Germany. What began as an individuals longing to reconnect with his artistic roots, has now blossomed into a movement that is entertaining global audiences.
LDFs bond with Muslim community goes beyond poll results, says Kerala CM Pinarayi
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Amid criticism of the CPMs significant losses in the local body polls in Malabar, particularly in Malappuram, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said the LDFs relationship with the Muslim community cannot not be judged solely on the basis of electoral outcomes. He made the remarks while inaugurating the reception to the Samastha Kerala Jem-iyyathul Ulamas Sandesa Yatra, organised as part of the Sunni Muslim bodys centenary celebrations. The yatra, which began in Nagercoil on December 19, is scheduled to conclude in Mangaluru on December 28. Assuring that his government is committed to addressing the concerns of the minority community, Pinarayi said its decade-long record demonstrates its sincerity. Samastha has a responsibility to stand with the Left when we confront communal forces. You must recognise the attempts of forces to mislead and communalise the minority community. Pinarayi stressed that the Muslim community must understand that opposing minority communalism does not equate to opposing religious belief. Congress leader K Muraleedharan, Samastha Kerala Jem-iyyathul Ulama president Sayyid Muhamad Jifri Muthukoya Thangal, Santhigiri Ashram general secretary Swami Gururathnam Jnana Tapaswi were among those who addressed the gathering.
Urban forest and replica of Niagara Falls attract visitors as Karavali Utsava begins in Mangaluru
Out on bail, Dharmasthala whistleblower cites life threats, seeks police protection
Mangaluru: C N Chinnaiah, who was recently released on bail from prison after being arrested on charges of perjury in the Dharmasthala case, has filed a police complaint against five people claiming threats to his life and that of his family, police said on Saturday. Chinnaiah has named activists Mahesh Shetty Thimarody, Girish Mattennavar, T Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Tour of Mangaluru via helicopter to be part of Karavali Utsav that starts on December 20
Adani to Invest Rs 1 Lakh Cr in Airports; Eyes Aggressive Bids in Next Privatisation Round
In the previous round of privatisation in 2019, Adani Group won six airports - Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram, Jaipur and Mangaluru - and acquired Mumbai Airport from the GVK Group in 2021
Kozhikodes tabletop airport eased officials decision to choose Kochi
KOCHI: It was a miraculous escape for 160 passengers and crew of the Air India Express flight from Jeddah to Calicut, after the pilots realised mid-air that the landing gear developed a technical glitch, caused by multiple tyre bursts. That the flight was heading to the dangerous table-top airport at Calicut made the scenario all the more dangerous, and the pilots had to make some quick decisions weighing the limited options before them. It was decided to divert the Air India Express flight IX 398 as the tabletop airport at Calicut was posing high risk. Tabletops are risky and challenging to the best of pilots, and here the aircraft landing gear was stuck. So there were no second thoughts to divert the aircraft to nearby airports, said airline sources. The pilots were left with the choice to divert the flight to either Mangaluru, Kannur or to two airports in Goa, but they finally chose Kochi airport, given the airports preparedness and better facilities, including modern firefighting equipment. The preparedness at Kochi airport is world-class. The same was proved in the full-scale mock drill, showcasing the airports emergency preparedness, held just a couple of months back, on October 28, 2025. Further, an emergency landing involving a SpiceJet aircraft in a similar scenario was successfully carried out at the airport two years back. Hence it was decided to divert the flight to Kochi airport and make an emergency landing, even as the pilots were trying to gauge the extent of damage to the landing gear and the tyres,they said. The pilots quickly contacted the Air Traffic Control unit of the Kochi airport mid air at 8.35 am. An alert was sounded and the airport authorities immediately activated the Emergency Response Plan, without wasting a second. The authorities mobilised all relevant operational units, including Airport Fire & Rescue Services (AFRS), medical units, and security personnel, and positioned them along the runway as a precautionary measure. External stakeholders including State Fire & Rescue and State Police also joined them in keeping a high alert and ready to face any eventuality, an airport spokesperson said. The Air India Express flight touched down safely at Kochi airport at 9.08 am under full emergency conditions. However, what proved crucial in the end was the airport fire safety team spraying Fire Retardant Foamall along the course of the dedicated section of runway marked for the emergency landing. With all the emergency services activated, the aircraft landed safely at 9.08 am. During landing, sparks could be seen, and markings formed due to the damaged tyres. We were much relieved after it finally came to a halt. Luckily the aircraft didnt sway too much and the sparks died down even as they formed, the sources said. The gravity of the potentially dangerous situation was revealed when a post-landing inspection by technical teams confirmed that both the tyres on the right-side landing gear and the one at the left side had burst. The emergency response system too worked out to perfection. The markings caused due to the emergency landing were fixed with the help of modern systems. The aircraft was safely taxied off the runway, which was subsequently inspected for debris and released for normal flight operations shortly thereafter. No passenger or crew suffered any injuries. The teams worked in close coordination and the runway was cleared in just 35 minutes as it was (9 am to 10 am) peak traffic hour. All operations were coordinated according to standard procedures, and it is a relief that all passengers and crew are safe and being transported to their destination, said CIAL managing director S Suhas. Meanwhile, a section of passengers protested when the airlines informed the passengers that they would be transported to Calicut by road. The authorities initially assured us that we would be flown to our original destination in Karipur after a brief halt. However, once the passengers disembarked, the airline shifted its stance, stating we will be transported by bus instead, said an agitated passenger. Safe Touchdown 8.35 am: Pilots alert Kochi ATC 9.08 am: Aircraft lands under full emergency 9.45 am: Runway cleared
More KSRTC buses to operate on Mangaluru city routes, says DC
Deputy Commissioner H.V. Darshan was responding to complaints about untreated sewage being let into drains by some households in Mangaluru
Special train from Coimbatore to Haridwar via Mangaluru
The train will cater to the extra rush of passengers during the Christmas and New Year holidays
Missed The Vistadome? The Scenic BengaluruMangaluru Train Is Running Again
Though the fare is slightly higher than standard seating, passengers often say the experience justifies the cost. For many, it feels like a short scenic holiday inside the train.
Karnataka Minister promises a lasting solution to Mangalurus waste management woes
Kishor Kumar Puttu, MLC, has sought a comprehensive report and concrete action from the government on several issues linked to waste management, and the citys poor performance in the Swachh Survekshan rankings
Two absconding accused arrested in Mangaluru
Bomb Threat Mails To Mangaluru RTO, Gadag District Administration Office Turns Out Hoaxes
A case has been registered at the South Police Station and an investigation has been launched to trace the source of the email
Railways to run special trains between Hyderabad and Mangaluru
Email threatening explosion at Mangaluru RTO turns out to be hoax
DGCA made contract staff scapegoats by blaming them for IndiGo fiasco, alleges aviation expert
NEW DELHI: The removal of four Flight Operations Inspectors (FOIs) in the aftermath of the Indigo fiasco by the aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, (DGCA) has run into controversy. An expert with 40 years of experience in the aviation industry, Sanjay Lazar, stirred a hornets nest on Sunday by charging the regulator of making scapegoats of the lower rung staff and demanded a probe by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) to identify those responsible for the turmoil caused by the airline. Meanwhile, the DGCA countered the charges by stating the officials removed were directly responsible for keeping a watch on the functioning of Indigo for quite some time and had failed to do so. An order issued on December 11 by Sunil Singh Rawat, Deputy Director of Administration, DGCA, stated, The following FOIs under various categories, on contract basis, in DGCA are hereby relieved from DGCA with immediate effect to join their respective parent organisations. They are pilots drawn from different airlines who were temporarily posted at the DGCA. The names specified were Rish Raj Chatterjee (Consultant working as Deputy Chief Operations Inspector), Seema Jhamnani (Senior FOI) as well as Anil Kumar Pokahriyal and Priyam Kaushik (both Consultant FOIs) . It was an important development as they were the first heads to roll following the anguish experienced by lakhs of Indigo flyers from December 1 to 9. Lazar, an advocate and the CEO of Avialaz Consultants, said he was initially happy to learn that action had been initiated against these officials. Later, he realised that they were actuallylow hanging fruit and billed them 'Bali ka Bakra. I got to know only this morning that one of them, Pokhariyal, had resigned a couple of months ago, he claimed. He has been diagnosed with cancer during and was hospitalised. Calling Captain Kaushik a hero, Lazar recalled a 2016 incident when a Jet Airways flight from Bengaluru to Mangaluru caught fire mid-air. With one engine on fire, he landed the aircraft safely and saved 65 lives. He also led the first Kaveri operations from Sudan to Chennai during the 2023 repatriation mission, he said. Lazar added that the Captain, who is the son of a Defence Officer, told him during his interaction that he was not even involved in this as he was an 'Alternate Inspector (deployed when regular inspector is not available). I have been here only 6 or 8 months. I have neither been assigned any work in Indigo nor have I been called up, Captain Kaushik told him, Lazar added. The expert also added that the Captains wife expressed her anguish over the fact that ever since his name was made public, her kids found it difficult to even step out. Regarding Captain Chatterjee, Lazar said that he served as the Deputy Chief Pilot of Vistara He has a spotless, blameless record and he flew the 787s. The Captain had actually flagged the lapses at IndiGo to the regulator in a mail and was the first to alert them that 1,200 flights had not operated in November, the expert said. Victimisation without any inquiry All these pilots were removed without any letter officially, any inquiry, any show cause notice, no investigation, just ex parte and arbitrary. That also smacks of victimisation without any proof, he charged. He alleged that two or three top people were responsible for the fiasco. They are Joint Director Generals and one is an AD (Assistant Director). We know everybodys names. He billed the investigations by DGCA as a big cover-up game. The same officials who are responsible for giving favours to IndiGo are on the panel to probe the airline. A senior DGCA official told this reporter, The four were indeed assigned by the DGCA to monitor the airline and ensure they complied with all regulations Elaborating on each of those suspended, the official said that Pokahriyal went on medical leave for his cancer treatment only by late November this year. He is an Alliance Air pilot and has not resigned from there. Kaushik, was an Air India Express pilot, who was monitor the DGCA since Feb 2025, well before the first phase of FDTL would come into effect. Chatterjee was with the DGCA since May 2024. He may have been a celebrity pilot but that does not absolve him of his duties, the official stressed. Jamnani was told to keep a tab on Indigo for over a year. When asked about the controversy, a senior official in the Ministry of Civil Aviation said he would look into it.
Trains on Bengaluru-Mangaluru sector to run on electric traction end-to-end soon
This follows near completion of Railway Electrification work on Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road Ghat section and its expected commissioning
Sarod recital by Pt. Sarothy mesmerises Mangaluru audience
Pt. Sarothys performance was part of Swaraanand Pratishthans Baithak music programme held at the Universitys Colleges Ravindra Kalabhavan.
Air India Express to restore Mangaluru-Muscat direct flights from March 2026
Tannirbavi beach will be closer to Mangaluru city next year
Mangaluru Smart City Ltd is hopeful of getting the bridge across the Phalguni between Sulthan Bathery and Tannirbavi ready by May 2026
Special train between Indore and Mangaluru to clear festive rush
Day train services on Bengaluru-Mangaluru/Karwar sector to resume on December 16
Services were cancelled from May 31 to facilitate railway Electrification on the 55 km Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road Ghat section
Bids received for Kasaragod water aerodrome project during UDAN 5.5 bidding
Letter of Intent issued for seaplane operations on routes connecting Kasaragod with Mangaluru and Kannur airports, Union Civil Aviation Minister informs Parliament
Jammers in Mangaluru prison tweaked to stop interfering with signals outside, says TCIL
TCIL Manager (ICT) Gautam said that a technical team of the company carried out a detailed inspection on December 3, and implemented necessary optimisation steps.
MP presses again for PoC status to Mangaluru airport
Power shutdown in Mangaluru on Thursday
Advocate Petitions Siddaramaiah Against IPL Matches In Chinnaswamy Stadium
He wanted the Chief Minister to consider relocating all commercial cricket matches including IPL-2026 home matches of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to alternate venues like Mysuru, Dharwad, Belagavi, Mangaluru among others
IndiGo cancels eight daily flights in Mangaluru International Airport from December 8 to 11
Premises of mini-Vidhana Soudha in Mangaluru cleaned
Waterfront development project in Mangaluru partially complete
Facilities created on the 450-m stretch on the bank of the Netravathi are ready for commissioning
The State government has proposed to develop Honnavar Port under PPP model
Mangaluru police arrest four, seize half a kg of MDMA worth 50 lakh
Special trains to operate from Mumbai to Mangaluru and Thiruvananthapuram
Bank manager, Mangaluru police thwart digital arrest fraud
A bank manager and police personnel thwarted an attempt to defraud 84 lakh from an elderly couple by digitally arresting them in Mulki police limits
No Political Talks: Siddaramaiah Clarifies After Interaction With Venugopal
Both leaders were in Mangaluru for the centenary celebration of the historic Mahatma GandhiNarayana Guru dialogue
Congress workers raise pro DKS, Siddaramiah slogans at Mangaluru International Airport
Two Held for Selling MDMA in Mangaluru
A case has been registered at Kavoor Police Station under the NDPS Act Sections 8(C), 21(C), and 20(B)
RiyadhKerala Flight Diverted to Mangaluru After Medical Emergency
The Airport authorities activated the emergency response protocol, mobilising the medical team and coordinating with CISF, immigration and customs officials
Putthige Mutt seer seeks metro rail between Udupi and Mangaluru, national recognition for Kambala
Udupi Paryaya Putthige Mutt submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Udupi on November 28 placing eight demands for comprehensive development of Udupi district
CM seeks PMs intervention to avert widespread farmer distress in Karnataka
Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao hands over CMs letter to PM at Mangaluru International Airport on Friday
PM Modi holds road show in Karnataka's Udupi
UDUPI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a road show in the temple town of Udupi. Modi landed at the Mangaluru Airport and proceeded to Udupi by a special helicopter. The Prime Minister arrived here to take part in the Laksha Geeta Pathana, a mass recitation in which more than one lakh devotees will chant verses from the Bhagavad Gita in unison. Standing on the running board of his vehicle, the Prime Minister waved at the enthusiastic gathering, which showered his convoy with flower petals. Modi reciprocated by throwing flowers back at the people waiting on either side of the road. Saffron festoons and BJP flags dotted the route. The celebratory atmosphere was further elevated by performances from various cultural troupes that showcased the vibrant traditions of coastal Karnataka. He is also scheduled to offer prayers at the Sri Krishna temple and receive blessings from the presiding Paryaya Swamiji.
PM Modi holds road show in Karnatakas Udupi
UDUPI (KARNATAKA), Nov 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a road show in the temple town of Udupi. Modi landed at the Mangaluru Airport and proceeded to Udupi by a special helicopter. The Prime Minister arrived here to take part in the Laksha Geeta Pathana, a mass recitation in which more than one lakh devotees will chant verses from the Bhagavad Gita in unison. Standing on the running board of his vehicle, the Prime Minister waved at the [] The post PM Modi holds road show in Karnatakas Udupi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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