Samiti urges Karnataka Chief Justice to sanction HC Bench in Mangaluru
Special trains to operate from Mumbai to Mangaluru and Thiruvananthapuram
Santa Cruz Basilica: The 'Sistine Chapel' of Fort Kochi
David Lawrence does not consider himself the ideal Christian. Yet every morning, he slips quietly into the Santa Cruz Basilica in Fort Kochi his parish church and spends thirty unhurried minutes there. This is how I begin my day. This is my ritual, my anchor - and has been for many years now. It is essential. To quieten the mind, to reflect, to lift my thoughts, he says. This reverence, David adds, is stirred in part by the intricate frescoes that stretch across the churchs ceiling. They are luminous and deepen my sense of devotion. Indeed. Step into the Basilica and your gaze is immediately drawn skyward, to the long nave, where the ceiling frescoes unfold like a series of story panels, each scene guiding the eye onward, until it rests at the main altar at the far end. I have been to Rome to see the Sistine Chapel. Many famous murals adorn that chapel. Yet, I feel the ones here at Santa Cruz are no less magical, no less stirring, he adds. The altar of Santa Cruz Basilica Though unfamiliar with the finer points of the art world, Davids nod to the Sistine Chapel is fitting. The frescoes at Santa Cruz Basilica were done by an Italian Jesuit brother and painter named Antonio Moscheni, along with his disciple De Gama, says Rakhi Mariam Johnson, an architect and researcher who has done extensive studies on church architecture of Kerala. Accounts on Antonio reveal that the artist had spent his youth in Rome, studying the masterpieces in the Vatican. Apparently, it is there that he developed an interest in fresco painting. Several of his works can be found in the churches of Italys Bergamo province, and, as his talent attracted attention, in places as far as Croatia and Albania. In 1898, Antonio was assigned work in India to paint the chapel of St Aloysius College in Mangaluru, which was then recently founded by Italian Jesuits, reads a note shared by the college. Over the course of two years, Antonio covered walls, ceiling and pillars with framed, vivid tableaux on the life of St Aloysius Gonzaga, the colleges patron saint, and on the mysteries of the Christian faith. Because paints were not available locally and Europe was too far, Antonio prepared the paints using vegetable dyes, the note further reads. The frescoes that adorn the chapel of St Aloysius College in Mangaluru Though Antonio was to return to Europe after completing the college work, his fame had by then spread in India, and requests came from all quarters for similar works. The chapel of the Kankanady Hospital (Father Muller Hospital), the Mangaluru seminary, the Church of Most Holy Saviour in Bantwal (Karnataka), and the Cathedral of the Holy Name in Bombay (Mumbai) were some of the immediate beneficiaries. Then, in 1905, came the request from the then-bishop of Cochin for work on the newly constructed cathedral in Fort Kochi. Now, as equally enchanting as Antonios masterpiece in Mangaluru was the storied history of the Cochin cathedral, rendering it impossible for an artist then to overlook a chance to work here. The cathedral was built on the site where a church had stood for centuries, says Rakhi. The original church, built in 1505 during the Portuguese period, was repurposed into an arms storehouse when the Dutch had foothold in Cochin, and was later destroyed when the British took over in 1806. The frescoes that adorn the chapel of St Aloysius College in Mangaluru The present cathedrals construction, she says, began in 1887 and was completed in 1905, a period when the Neo-Gothic style was popular worldwide. The Indo-Gothic architecture twin towers, pointed arches, ribbed vaults and decorative elements must have been a departure from the Kerala-style, Baroque-influenced facades common in Kerala then, she observes. Therefore, Santa Cruz Basilica is one of the rare churches in Kerala, Rakhi adds. Add to this amalgamation the mastery of Antonios artworks, and what you have is indeed a wonder. Sadly, it is not adequately preserved, the parishioners point out. The frescoes that adorn Santa Cruz Basilica in Fort Kochi And no one feels the pain more profoundly than young Lynell de Rozario, whose brother describes her as deeply religious. I have been part of Santa Cruz Basilica my entire life. I have seen the gradual deterioration of the murals and ceiling paintings up close, says Lynell, even amidst a flurry of work tending to the upcoming consecration of a new bishop in Fort Kochi after 25 years. What used to be vibrant and full of detail is now faded, with visible moisture damage and fragile patches that can no longer be ignored. Agnes* (name changed), another parishioner, feels the same. They have done some restorations. But it has come at the cost of these works not looking like historic paintings anymore. They likely painted on top of the original, she says. Unsound and unscientific restoration work taken on the instigation of those who are clearly not experts in the field has been the bane of built heritage in Kerala, points out Biley Menon, co-convenor of the local chapter of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH). David concurs. Recently, he and several others had to step in to dissuade a move to redo the cathedrals altar. Finally, it was paused so as not to create needless disturbances during the tourism season. As you know, scores of tourists come to see this church, which has a huge historical and cultural significance, he says. Santa Cruz Basilica; A self-portrait of Antonio Moscheni One of the likely reasons why the frescoes here have remained largely intact for this long despite being so close to the sea and the erratic restoration attempts lies in a secret technique employed by Antonio, reveals Nilabh Sinha, the principal director of INTACH New Delhi and an expert on murals. Apparently, there are two types of fresco work: buono (true fresco) and secco. Secco is the method most commonly used in India. It involved applying dry plaster to the wall and then painting on it with pigments, says Nilabh. Antonios works were done in the true fresco or buono style. The other place you see this kind of work is the Sistine Chapel. Here, the artist prepares a lime-based plaster and paints on it while its still wet. The pigment fuses into the plaster as it dries, forming a permanent bond. Over time, carbonation occurs, creating a protective film over the painting, Nilabh says. This, he adds, ensures the painting remains intact unless the plaster or wall itself is damaged. Antonios work in Mangalurus St Aloysius College was done in the buono method, and given that the Kochi cathedral was also done by him, it is safe to assume that it is a similar method. However, to be sure and a conservation treatment to be designed, a technical study has to be made, Nilabh concludes. The silhouette of Santa Cruz Basilica This is also what a section of the parishioners suggests: regular checks and a complete scientific study. After all, these are not just paintings. They are part of Kochis heritage and cultural landscape, points out a church member. A careful, well-guided restoration, he insists, is essential. Antonio was a man of God. His paintings not only draw the admiration of all who see them, but also raise their hearts and minds to God, says an official of the chapel at St Aloysius College. For Antonio, who now rests in an unmarked grave somewhere in Kochi (sadly, he died four days before the consecration of the church in 1905), what better tribute than to see his final work restored to their due glory. Perhaps when Monsignor Antony Kattiparambil takes charge as the 36th bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cochin on December 7, could his first set of orders also include this?
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
In Mangaluru, Venugopal arrives to Siddaramaiah vs DKS slogans
'Without Discipline...': Shivakumar Reacts As Slogans Expose Karnataka Congress Fissures
DK Shivakumars remarks came after a section of Congress workers in Mangaluru raised vociferous slogans in his favour amid the 'power tussle' with Siddaramaiah
Congress workers raise pro DKS, Siddaramiah slogans at Mangaluru International Airport
No Delhi trip without invitation: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
Mangaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said he would not travel to New Delhi unless he is formally invited. His comments come after Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumars visit to New Delhi on Wednesday to attend a wedding and to plan for a party event. The two leaders recently displayed bonhomie by hosting 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 .
K'taka Cong infighting: Pro-Shivakumar slogans erupt as KC Venugopal lands in Mangaluru
Venugopal is scheduled to participate in the centenary celebrations to mark the 1925 meeting between Narayana Guru and Mahatma Gandhi in Mangaluru. He will attend the event along with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, while Shivakumar is not part of the programme. Party sources said the Siddaramaiah camp is using the event to showcase its strength. The Shivakumar camp is reportedly unhappy with this development.
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
Dweeps new online platform to make booking ship seats a breeze
KOCHI: The union territory of Lakshadweep is on the cusp of a major digital transformation in its maritime travel sector. The authorities have announced the upcoming launch of a sophisticated, feature-rich passenger ticket booking platform for its lifeline vessel services. Scheduled to go live on December 5, the new system aims to drastically improve the experience for both islanders and tourists by enhancing convenience, transparency, and access to tickets for travel between the islands and the mainland. Ticket booking for all passenger vessels on new portal www.lakshadweep.irctc.co.in will go live from December 5, with the release of tickets for voyages commencing from December 14. However, cargo ticketing will continue to remain on the current NIC portal, the department of port, shipping and aviation (Lakshadweep Administration) said in its latest notice. The IRCTC app Sail to Lakshadweep will also be launched on the day. The vessel service, connecting the archipelagos 10 inhabited islands with each other and the mainland ports like Kochi and Mangaluru, is the primary mode of transportation for the local population and hundreds of tourists. The existing booking process, while functional, is often challenging for users. The new platform, which is an improvement on the current e-ticketing solution, is specifically designed to address the same. The new platform promises a host of added features, enhancing security, user-friendliness, and transparency. Managed by IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation), it facilitates multiple payment options and multilingual support, said Shakeel Ahamed, assistant director (ports), Kavaratti. Once registered, the users will receive timely notifications. There were a lot of complaints regarding live updates of ship services. Sometimes, cancellations need to be done due to factors like weather conditions. The commuters using the app will be given real-time updates regarding the services, besides seat availability. This transparency is expected to significantly mitigate the long-standing issues of ticket scarcity and unauthorised reselling, the official added. A wider array of secure digital payment gateways will be integrated in the ticket booking platform, accommodating credit/debit cards, net banking, and UPI. How to book via app Download the app from Google Play and install Register with basic details to gain access to all services Ship and seat selection: Submit journey details to view available seats and assign to passengers in passenger list Enter contact information and pay securely using preferred payment method to confirm your ticket booking Complete web check-in using registered mobile number and PNR number to add luggage details and download the boarding pass
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
Coming soon: Bedrolls for hire on sleeper trains to Chennai
KOCHI: Are you planning a train journey in sleeper class in the next few months? If so, you can cross off packing that bedsheet and pillow to make your trip comfortable. Taking note of problems faced by passengers, the Chennai division of Southern Railway has announced that from January 1, 2026, the transporter will provide sanitized, ready-to-use bedrolls on an on-demand, on-payment basis. Travellers from Kerala too would be able to avail the facility since two trains from the state have been included in the list of services in which this facility will be introduced.The train services from Kerala are the 22651/22652 Chennai-Palakkad Express, the 12695/12696 Chennai CentralThiruvananthapuram Express, and, the 22639/22640 Chennai-Alappuzha Express, a railway official said. Announcing the initiative, the Chennai division, in a communique, said that till now sleeper class passengers did not have access to an organised provision of bedrolls. To address this, the Chennai division implemented a pilot project under the New Innovative Non-Fare Revenue Ideas Scheme during 2023-24. The pilot project received an overwhelmingly positive response from passengers, prompting the Railways to introduce this service as a regular non-fare revenue initiative. Under the scheme, a bedsheet, pillow, and pillow cover can be obtained on payment of Rs 50; and a pillow and pillow cover for Rs 30. Passengers can get hold of a single bedsheet for Rs 20. The passengers associations have welcomed the move. This initiative will help passengers travelling to Chennai or Mangaluru. Nearly all passengers on Chennai Mail and other trains make do with their bags as pillows while sleeping on bare berths. Now, that wont be necessary. Another thing that makes this initiative good is that it is not compulsory, as in AC, where the fee for bedsheets, pillows, and blankets is included in the fare, said P Krishnakumar, general secretary of Thrissur Railway Passengers Association.
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 .
Wildlife Bill: Kerala CM seeks MPs help to get Presidents nod
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a move to facilitate effective Centre-state interactions, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan urged the MPs from the state to intervene to get Presidents nod for the Wildlife Protection (Kerala Amendment) Bill. The permission is crucial as the bill passed by the Kerala Legislative Assembly simplifies major obstructions in the 11th section of the Wildlife Protection Law 1972. In an online meeting convened on Thursday, the CM asked MPs to raise the demand for the disbursal of central share to be provided to the victims of the human-animal conflict. The meeting was attended by state ministers and other officers concerned. Seeking the MPs intervention to reinstate two tranches of Rs 6,757 crore and Rs 3,323 crore, which were cut from the states borrowing limits in the financial years 2024-25 and 2025-26, respectively, Pinarayi reiterated the stand to increase the states borrowing limit to 3.5%. Pointing out that the centre only provided Rs 260.56 crore for the Meppadi-Chooralmala rehabilitation against the states demand of Rs 2,221.03 crore, Pinarayi asked MPs to help the state avail of its deserving share. Urging that the central government should increase its share in the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) 2.0, the CM asked the MPs to intervene to avoid the display of PMAY boards during its implementation. Making an attempt to reduce the duration of the Thiruvananthapuram-Kasaragode rail journey, the CM urged MPs to raise the demand for conducting surveys for the third and fourth line on the Thiruvananthapuram-Mangaluru section, along with the deployment of Namo Bharat Rapid Rail here. Other key projects, including AIIMS, Attappady Irrigation Project, and the rail projects on the Angamaly-Sabari, Thalassery-Mysore, and Nilambur-Nanjangud routes, should also be highlighted before the Union government, the CM stressed.
CREDAI Mangaluru to hold BuildSmart Innovation Challenge
Mangaluru Deputy Commissioner inspects broken footbridge near Ullal Hoige
Mangaluru: Power shutdown on November 27
Whistleblower-Turned-Accused Masked Man In Dharmasthala Case Gets Bail
The masked man, who had alleged that he assisted in illegal mass burials in Dharmasthala and was later arrested on charges of perjury for lying about certain facts in the case, was granted bail by the Mangaluru District Court today.
Dharmasthala case: Mangaluru court grants bail to Chinnaiah
24-year-old injured in sword attack by gang in Dakshina Kannada district
Mangaluru: A 24-year-old youth was seriously injured after being attacked by unidentified men with swords on Monday evening, police said. The incident occurred at Yedapadavu in Moodbidri taluk of Dakshina Kannada, they said. According to police, the victim, Akhilesh, was travelling from Yedapadavu towards Mangaluru on his scooter when four assailants arriving on two motorcycles, 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 .
Mangaluru court grants bail to Dharmasthala whistleblower: Reports
CS Chinnaiah alias Chinna, the whistleblower in the ongoing Dharmasthala case, was granted bail by a Mangaluru court on Monday, November 24. The bail was granted on 12 conditions, including a bond of Rs 1 lakh, reported Vartha Bharti Chinna had been lodged in the Shivamogga jail for the past three months. The development comes 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 .
Namma Ooru Namma Nela art work exhibition till Nov 29
Namma Ooru Namma Nela, an exhibition of paintings, drawings, and installations by 10 artists of the coastal region will continue till November 29 at Kodialguthu Centre for Art and Culture in Mangaluru
MCC to have 60 stray dog feeding zones
The Mangaluru City Corporation will have a stray dog feeding zone in each of the 60 wards of the civic body, MCC Commissioner Ravichandra Naik said in Mangaluru
It was subsequently found that the child had been missing from his school in Vasco-da-Gama, Goa, and his parents had widely circulated information seeking help in tracing him
Surathkal-Nanthoor-B.C. Road highway stretch to come under NHAI
The move sets the stage for reliable maintenance, long-term enhancement of one of Mangalurus most critical road corridors, says Capt. Brijesh Chowta, MP, Dakshina Kannada
Solid waste management in Mangaluru goes haywire, says MLA
Man Held for Selling MDMA in Mangaluru
Police said Mustafa had earlier been convicted in a POCSO case registered at the same station and was sentenced for three-year imprisonment
Mangaluru: Laterite stone extractors seek more permits to bring down cost of stone
Hindu Jagarana Vedike leader arrested in Mangaluru
Migratory bird Sykess Nightjar recorded in Mangaluru in a first for south India
According to K. Vivek Nayak, a birder from Coastal Karnataka Birdwatchers Network, the bird was recorded for the first time in South India on November 16, 2025
RPF nabs four Haryana Gang members who stole jewellery worth 50 lakh in a coordinated operation
The accused who had stolen the valuables on Chennai-Mangaluru Mail in Kerala, were caught on Mangaluru-Mumbai Matsyagandha Express at Madgaon
The Karavali Development Board, Mangaluru (erstwhile Coastal Development Authority), in its first meeting held in Udupi on Monday, discussed taking forward proposals to build an international cricket stadium and an airport in the vicinity of Padubidri in Udupi district, according to chairman of the board M.A. Gafoor
While Kerala-bound trains run almost to normal timing, Mangaluru-bound trains, running on the same Konkan Railway network, always get delayed
Man arrested for stealing gold bangles from parked car near hotel on Bengaluru-Mangaluru highway
Indian Coast Guards Western Regional Commander reviews operational preparedness in Mangaluru
Mangaluru CEN Police Bust CyberFraud Racket
Investigators found that Hmngte Reail kom had used more than 300 bank accounts and over 250 SIM cards for cyber fraud
Mangaluru police arrest two cyber fraud accused from Northeast
One accused used more than 300 bank accounts and 250 mobile SIM cards for cyber fraud
Post-mortem points out multiple bites by dogs responsible for senior citizens death at Kumpala
The post-mortem of Dayananda Gatti, 60, who was found dead at Kumpala on the outskirts of Mangaluru, has reportedly revealed that he was bitten by multiple dogs, apart from the dog that was caught by the civic personnel
Three Dead, Six Injured as Car Crashes into Narayana Guru Circle in Bantwal
Innova traveling from Bengaluru to Mangaluru loses control early Saturday, claiming three lives and leaving six seriously injured
The police said the car was heading to Udupi from Bengaluru
Man found dead in Mangaluru, animal attack suspected
Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy said a few people had seen him walking in the area around 3 a.m.
Multispeciality Srinivas Port Hospital inaugurated
The Srinivas Port Hospital, the new multispeciality public hospital, was among the new infrastructure facilities launched by Union Ministers Sarbananda Sonowal and Prahlad Joshi during New Mangalore Port Authoritys golden jubilee celebrations in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: Power shutdown on November 12
Mangaluru police arrest two drug peddlers, drugs worth 2.4 lakh seized
MIA handles highest monthly traffic of 2.28 lakh passengers in October, 2025
Mangaluru International Airport handled 2.28 lakh passengers during this October, which is the highest monthly traffic handled so far in 2025-26
Dr. K. Srinath Reddy was delivering an address at the 15th convocation of Nitte (Deemed-to-be-University) in Mangaluru
Alert citizen helps Mangaluru police catch absconding theft accused
Mangaluru: KCOCA Invoked Against Three
According to City Police Commissioner Sudhir Kumar Reddy, Prashant alias Pachu has a long criminal record with 14 cases registered against him, including one for murder and four for attempt to murder, which are at various stages of investigation and trial.
Ninth edition of Mangaluru Kambala on December 27
MP launches development programmes in Mangaluru constituency
Swachh Mangaluru Abhiyan volunteers clean Hampankatta area
Delayed arrival of prominent trains in Mangaluru causes concern among passengers
Mumbai LTT-Mangalore Central Matsyagandha Express, regarded as the Mumbai-Mangaluru lifeline, has an average delayed arrival of 1.04 hours
Aviation growth story piggybacking on foreign travel: AAI report
NEW DELHI: The growing desire for international travel continues to fuel Indias aviation growth story. According to the latest data released by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for the first half of the current financial year, foreign travel has surged by nearly 7% compared to the same period last year. The Air Traffic Report, made public on Wednesday, shows that 3.95 crore passengers travelled abroad from India between April and September 2025, up from 3.69 crore during the same period in 2024. Overall passenger traffic grew by 2.6%, with 20.21 crore people flying in the six-month period this year compared to 19.69 crore last year. Domestic air travel recorded a modest 1.6% increase, with 16.25 crore passengers this year versus 15.99 crore in the previous fiscal period. The total Air Traffic Movements (ATMs) arrivals plus departures rose by 2.8%, reaching 15.77 lakh in AprilSeptember 2025 compared to 15.35 lakh last year. Thanks to airlines regularly announcing new international routes, several relatively smaller airports such as Surat, Coimbatore, Guwahati, Jaipur, Varanasi, Mangaluru, Kannur, Bagdogra, Pune, Indore, and Udaipur have registered strong double-digit growth in international passenger traffic. Among them, Bagdogra and Coimbatore posted remarkable increases of 51% (13,492 flyers) and 50.5% (1,60,597 flyers), respectively, in AprilSeptember 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Among major airports, Bengaluru recorded an impressive 28.9% surge in international traffic, handling 34,58,308 passengers in the first half of the current financial year. Hyderabad showed substantial growth of 19%, while Mumbai registered a 5.6% increase. Delhi, however, saw a slight 0.5% decline. Domestic Travel Trends Sindhudurg Airport reported the highest growth in domestic passenger traffic, with an 84.1% increase and 21,936 flyers over the previous financial year. Other airports that recorded notable growth include Kishangarh (65.7%, 59,421 flyers), Darbhanga (64.3%, 3,86,174), Gorakhpur (57.5%, 5,62,596), Cuddapah (53.9%, 33,973), and Pithoragarh (56.5%, 8,215). Airports such as Tiruchirappalli (55.6%), Tirupati (42.9%), Jeypore (42.1%), Bilaspur (38.1%), Rajahmundry (33.7%), and Kurnool (22.9%) also posted impressive domestic growth figures. Among major airports, both Delhi and Mumbai reported negative growth in domestic travel. The closure of Terminal 2 at IGIA and changes in flight schedules significantly impacted Delhis numbers, which dropped by 5.8% to 2,64,91,445 passengers, compared to 2,81,07,645 last year. Mumbai saw a 0.8% dip, handling 1,91,02,987 passengers. Meanwhile, Hyderabad registered strong domestic growth of 11.3% with 1,26,64,800 flyers, while Chennai saw a 5.1% increase with 83,79,339 passengers.
Uchhila LC gate in Mangaluru to be closed for 24 hours
Consultant to study potential of Mangaluru as a data centre hub, says Karnataka IT & BT Secretary
Mangaluru Police collects over 52 lakh in three months for traffic violations
The decision follows withdrawal of exemption for electric autorickshaws from obtaining passenger permit by the Transport Department on July 1
Mangaluru International Airport marks five years of growth on Friday
Number of passengers handled grew from 0.61 million in 2020-21 to 2.34 million in 2024-25 while air traffic movements surged from 6,664 to 16,816
Train for Panch Jyotirling Yatra can be boarded from Mangaluru Junction
Yaksha Manjusha team of Mangaluru to showcase Yakshagana in Delhi on November 1
Regulation of trains running through Mangaluru region cancelled
Two-day national meeting on integrated emergency and trauma care to begin in Mangaluru on October 29
Air India Express begins Thiruvananthapuram-Mangaluru service
Will continue as Karnataka CM if high command decides: Siddaramaiah
Mangaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said he would continue in office for the full five year term, subject to the Congress high commands decision. There has been speculation about a possible change in leadership when the Congress government reaches the halfway mark of its five-year term in Novembera phase being referred to by 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 .
Will Stay Karnataka CM for Full Term if Congress High Command Approves: Siddaramaiah
Karnataka CM reaffirms his tenure depends on Congress high command while addressing RSS leaders hate speech case in Mangaluru
A journey through Mangalurus cricket heritage: Book and photo exhibition launched
Services of some trains in Mangaluru region to be affected
Karnataka: Case filed against RSS leader over hate speech
Mangaluru: Police said they have registered a case against an RSS leader and the organisers of a Deepotsava event held in Uppalige, following a complaint from a resident here. According to a release from Puttur Rural Police on Sunday, the complaint alleged that Kalladka Prabhakar Bhats speech, aired on the Kahale News YouTube channel, incited 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 .
Over 5,000 saplings distributed under Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam-2.0 in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: SAF playing active role in curbing hate content on social media
Mangaluru: Three-day national conference at KMC
Expert PU College in Mangaluru celebrates Deepavali
Mangaluru: RPF personnel returns left-behind luggage to passenger
Mangaluru to have one more flight to Delhi, new flight to Thiruvananthapuram from October 27
There will be more weekly flight connections to Dammam, Doha, Kuwait, Jeddah, Bahrain during winter schedule 2025 of airlines which will come into effect from October 26
Interstate drug syndicate kingpin arrested by Delhi Police
Zamjith alias Samjhu (38), a native of Kerala, was apprehended in Mangaluru on October 21; police say he was operating the syndicate from Thailand; three members of the syndicate were arrested by police in July
Mangaluru Police Launch Manhunt After Late-Night Stabbing Incident
The accused are said to be Gururaj, a known rowdy-sheeter from Surathkal and associated with Bajrang Dal, along with his associate Alex Santosh, Sushanth, and Nithin.
Southern Railway GM directs officials to build additional tracks at Mangaluru Central
R.N. Singh conducts detailed inspection of major station redevelopment and infrastructure works of Palakkad division
Police open fire at cattle transporter in Karnataka
Mangaluru: Police opened fire on a man allegedly involved in illegal cattle transportation after he tried to evade arrest, officials said on Wednesday. The incident took place on Tuesday evening in Puttur taluk of Dakshina Kannada district when the accused, identified as Abdullah (40), a native of Kasaragod in Kerala, was transporting ten cattle in 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 .
Mangaluru: Burglars Arrested Within 20 Hours Of Theft
The operation was carried out under the supervision of the DCP (Crime), with the coordinated efforts of the Central Sub-Division ACP, the Urwa Police Inspector, and his team: Reports
Karnataka govt will be bringing law to curb misinformation: Siddaramaiah
Mangaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said that his government will be bringing in a law aimed at curbing misinformation. He also stressed on the need for communal harmony for any district or state to develop and prosper. We are bringing a law against misinformation. We will file cases against those indulging in misinformation, 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 .
