New video shows convicts dancing at Bengaluru jail; Dr Parameshwara to meet officials
BENGALURU/DAVANGERE : After videos of preferential treatment to some prisoners and security lapses at Bengaluru Central Prison in Parappana Agrahara went viral on Saturday, Home Minister G Parameshwara called a meeting with prison officials on Monday. Meanwhile, another undated video surfaced on Sunday showing inmates enjoying themselves inside the jail by consuming alcohol and dancing to beats created using available items such as plates and drums. Officials have yet to confirm whether the video was shot recently. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah told reporters in Davanagere that strict action will be taken against those found guilty and measures will be implemented to ensure such incidents do not recur. The officer concerned had gone on leave. The home minister has called a meeting tomorrow (Monday) to discuss the issue, he said. Parameshwara told reporters in Bengaluru that when similar incidents occurred earlier in Mangaluru, Belagavi, and Bengaluru prisons, officials were suspended. But such incidents are happening repeatedly here (in Bengaluru). We have appointed B Dayananda as the head of prisons. He was on leave yesterday, but I have spoken to him. I told him that action should be taken against whoever responsible, be it the superintendent or lower-level staff and a report filed, Parameshwara said. Video grab of an inmate having outside food and liquor bottles at Bengaluru prison Home minister to discuss security lapses at jail I will not tolerate this nonsense. Enough is enough. Such things should not happen. Sometimes they say there is a shortage of staff, but that is not an excuse. You should do your work properly. If you use that excuse to allow mobile phones and TVs inside, it can no longer be called a jail, Parameshwara said. I will call a meeting of officers to discuss security lapses. We have already provided for CCTV cameras and jammers, which have been installed in some jails. If the report after the inquiry is not satisfactory, we will form a committee comprising different officers to study the lapses and take necessary measures. It doesnt matter if videos are old or new. Such incidents should not happen again, he added. In videos that went viral on Saturday, terror suspect Zuhab Hameed Shakeel, serial rapist and killer Umesh Reddy and actor Tarun Konnaraju, accused in a gold smuggling case, are seen using mobile phones and watching TV inside the prison. The prison department has initiated an internal probe.
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
Mangaluru to host Kaju Centennial Summit 2025 marking 100 years of cashew industry
The event will also mark a decade of the Vriksha Raksha, Vishwa Raksha initiative, which has distributed 13 lakh saplings, aiming to plant 3 million by 2030.
Mother fined 26,000 for allowing her minor son to drive motorcycle in Mangaluru
Hatijamma was convicted for offences punishable under Section 4 read with Section 181 and Section 199 (A) of Motor Vehicles Act
Alert citizen helps Mangaluru police catch absconding theft accused
One held after police seize Rs 60 lakh cash, gold from MumbaiMangaluru bus in Bhatkal
BHATKAL (UTTARA KANNADA): Police have seized cash and gold jewellery worth over Rs 60 lakh from a private bus coming from Mumbai, in Bhatkal. One person has been arrested in this connection. Even as the case of mysterious transportation of Rs 1 crore on Karwar-Goa border is still fresh in public memory, the Bhatkal cops seized a bag containing the cash and jewellery from the private bus. The seizure was made on Tuesday night when the private bus, commuting between Mumbai and Mangaluru, was about to leave the bus station when an unidentified person approached the bus crew handing over a blue suitcase stating a person by name Irfan will receive it in Bhatkal. However, acting on a tip-off, the police approached the bus just when the bag was being delivered to the person concerned and opened it. To their surprise, they found Rs 49,98,400 in cash and 32 gold bangles weighing over 400 grams. A mobile phone and a pen drive was also part of the parcel. The arrested person is Mohammed Irfan, a resident of Baba Nand Usman Nagar in Bhatkal. A case has been registered under the IT Act. Further investigation is on. It may be recalled that a week ago, the Chittakula police had intercepted a private vehicle and recovered a sum of Rs 1 crore in cash at Majali on the Karnataka-Goa border. Two persons from Rajasthan were detained for questioning.
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.
Residents of Bengalurus suburbs opt out-of-city Passport Seva Kendras for easy travel
BENGALURU: With traffic snarls increasing and population growing in the city outskirts, those living on Bengalurus borders are applying for passports in neighbouring districts, and even in neighbouring states. Sources in Passport Seva Kendra (PSKs) offices in Bengaluru said people residing in North Bengaluru, including those towards Kempegowda International Airport, were applying for passports at post offices in Kolar and Chikkaballapur and even PSKs in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, as travel is easier. Similar is the case with those staying beyond Hosa Road in Sarjapura and Anekal. They are applying for passports from Post Office PSKs (POPSKs) and PSKs in Tamil Nadu. Officials said same is the case with people living in North Karnataka regions and Mangaluru -- they opt for PSKs in Andhra Pradesh or Kerala and vice-versa. Many people from Kerala are applying for passports from Mangaluru, due to geographical proximity. To cater to rising applications from such regions, the Ministry of External Affairs has been regularly organising mobile passport camps. Mobile vans are deployed to collect and process bulk passport applications. The Karnataka Regional Passport Office had organised a similar mobile passport camp in Yelahanka last September. Explaining this trend, sources in the passport office said in 2018, the Apply Anywhere in India Passport Service was launched. Over time, this has gradually gained popularity, particularly among people in border areas who apply for passports in neighbouring states and districts. Under this provision, the applicant can be a resident of any part of the country and can apply for a passport anywhere in India. The applicant has to submit valid address proof, date of birth and identity proof. The documents are verified at the applicants domicile address. It was introduced to help the working population. But now it is being seen more among people living in border districts. They apply for passports from locations where they find it convenient. This provision is a useful tool as passport is a travel document and a nationality proof, the source said. With this provision, passport renewal has also become hassle-free, which usually happens once in 5-10 years. Renewal can be done from anywhere. It is becoming more popular among the floating population in urban areas -- students and working population. With existing PSKs and POPSKs processing a large number of applications, this provision is being opted for by many applicants. Karnataka has five PSKs and 23 POPSKs. On average, there is a 10 per cent rise year-on-year in all centres, Nirad added.
Ninth edition of Mangaluru Kambala on December 27
MP launches development programmes in Mangaluru constituency
Swachh Mangaluru Abhiyan volunteers clean Hampankatta area
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.
Traffic Drive: Mangaluru Cops Fine Violators 53 Lakh in 3 Months
In another major enforcement action, the police cracked down on vehicles with tinted glass and black films, registering 5,865 cases and imposing fines totalling Rs 24,85,900.
No Vistadome service to Mangaluru till mid-December
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
Yaksha Manjusha team of Mangaluru to showcase Yakshagana in Delhi on November 1
Students have lost an opportunity to mingle and understand the religion and culture of each other. Hence, small issues in society get magnified on communal lines, says Sudheer Kumar Reddy
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
Congress high command will decide on changing Chief Minister, says Siddaramaiah
Amid speculation over the change of leadership and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumars visit to Delhi, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Mangaluru reiterated that the Congress high command will take a call on whether or not to continue him as the Chief Minister
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 .
A journey through Mangalurus cricket heritage: Book and photo exhibition launched
Services of some trains in Mangaluru region to be affected
Thiruvananthapuram airport to increase flight operations by 22%; Bengaluru top on list
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is increasing flight operations by 22 per cent, taking weekly air traffic movements to 732 from 600. The surge in services comes into effect with the winter schedule, which began on Sunday and runs until March 28, 2026. There has been a growing demand for air travel from Thiruvananthapuram, particularly to metro cities and popular international destinations. Domestic operations will see the most notable rise, with several new routes being introduced and existing ones expanded. New services to Navi Mumbai, Mangaluru, and Tiruchirapalli are set to begin soon. Flights to major cities such as Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Kochi and Kannur will also increase. Weekly domestic air traffic movements will rise from 300 to 406, registering a 35 per cent increase. Bengaluru will top the list with 92 flights per week, followed by Delhi with 84 and Mumbai with 70. Chennai will have 42 weekly services, while Hyderabad and Navi Mumbai will have 28 each. Kochi will be connected with 26 weekly flights, followed by Tiruchirapalli with 12, Kannur with 10, Pune with eight and Mangaluru with six. International operations are also set to grow, with weekly movements rising from 300 to 326, which is a 9 per cent increase. Flights to major Gulf and Southeast Asian destinations will expand, strengthening Thiruvananthapurams role as a major travel hub for expatriates and tourists alike. There will be 66 weekly flights to Abu Dhabi, followed 56 to Sharjah and 28 to Dammam. There will be 24 services each to Kuwait and Mal, and 22 each to Dubai, Muscat, and Kuala Lumpur. Doha will have 20 weekly flights, Singapore 14, Bahrain 10, Colombo eight, Riyadh six, and Hanimaadhoo four. The winter schedule, in effect until March 28, 2026, will be one of the busiest operational phases for Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.
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 .
Air India To Operate Daily Flight Between Mangaluru and New Delhi from Oct. 27
Air India Express, will introduce a second daily flight between Mangaluru and New Delhi from Oct 27 to supplement its existing Delhi service
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
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 .
Mahakalipadpu twin RuB commissioning to take two more months
Mangaluru Smart City Ltd., has just commenced the earthwork for the approach roads on Jeppinamogaru and Morgans Gate sides at the RuB site
Passenger traffic at Mangaluru International Airport up by 10.95 % in first half of 2025-26
Total Air Traffic Movements (ATMs) saw a 16.20% jump in the first half of FY 2025-26
The airline proposes to to operate the Mangaluru-Thiruvananthapuram service thrice a week
Vocal, Bansuri, and Sarod concerts at Ramakrishna Mutt in Mangaluru on Oct. 19
Karnataka to Develop New Inland Waterway in Mangaluru
The Karnataka Maritime Board is set to develop a new inland waterway in Mangaluru
Mangaluru police attach properties of sureties
Sullia MLA suggests relocating Kaniyoor station, develop railway terminal at Yeladka
Bhagirathi Murulya tells MoSR for Railways V. Somanna the terminal station will help Railways introduce more trains and decongest stations in Mangaluru
Passenger Detained At Mangaluru Airport With 500 Gms Of Hydroponic Ganja
The seizure was immediately reported to the NCB Bangalore and the local police: Reports
Railways to run Hubballi-Mangaluru-Bengaluru special trains to clear Deepavali rush
The trains will have one first class AC coach, one AC two-tier coach, two AC three-tier coaches, ten sleeper class coaches, four second class coache
Demands to reinstate Mangaluru-Muscat direct flight service grows
Air India Express was operating four weekly flights between Mangaluru and Muscat which were halted mid-July
FIR Against Actor Jayakrishnan for Abusing Cab Driver
Malayalam actor, two associates booked in Mangaluru for hurling communal slurs at cab driver
MP asks Konkan Railway to provide coach watering facility at Udupi Railway Station
Coach watering facility is essential to start and terminate trains in between Madgaon and Mangaluru, says Kota Srinivas Poojary
Former Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilisers Director Prabhakar Rao passes away
Former Director of Mangaluru International Airport M.R. Vasudeva described Rao as a gem of a person always willing to help the community
Mangaluru Police Arrest Man For Posting In Support Of PFI
The accused was picked up near Urwa Stores in Mangaluru on October 9, and his mobile phone was seized for investigation: Reports
NCC cadets set sail on Malpe-Mangaluru-Malpe voyage
Boost For Coastal Innovation: Mangaluru Tech Park Gets Cabinet Nod
Giving details about the project IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge said the proposed project, to be taken up on survey numbers 129 and 113, will be implemented on a Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) basis.
DGCA faults Indigos pilot training, slaps Rs 20 lakh fine
NEW DELHI: Indigo has been fined a penalty of Rs 20 lakh by the aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), recently for faulty training of pilots in specific categories of high risk airports. The airline plans to legally challenge the order. In a disclosure filed in the Bombay Stock Exchange on Wednesday as mandated by SEBI regulations, Indigos parent company, InterGlobe Aviation, has reported that the DGCA had levied Rs 20 lakh penalty on it on September 26. Specifying the violation by the airline which resulted in the penalty, the airline attributes it to its alleged failure to use qualified simulators for pilot training at Category C aerodromes. Category C or high-risk airports refer to aerodromes with challenging approaches or complicated terrain and only pilots who have undergone specialised training can operate flights in them. The disclosure further states, The company is in the process of contesting the order before the appropriate appellate authority. Over 1,700 pilots in Indigo are provided this critical airfield training as revealed through an earlier order the airline had received from the regulator. Elaborating on what qualified simulators refer to, Captain Anil S Rao, president of the All India Pilots Association, told this reporter, All simulators used in aviation need to have a whole topographical view (realistic, actual view) of the airport and its surroundings t. A generic airfield will not have a topographic view. For instance, Calicut and Mangaluru airports have a 300-feet high table top and require what is known as a qualified simulator. Similarly, Srinagar, Port Blair, Leh, Aizawl and Shimla are among the category C airports. Kabul and Kathmandu in the vicinity too are classified under it. On August 11, DGCA had issued a show cause notice to Indigo in connection with lapses in simulator training. Earlier, Air India Express too had received a similar notice in connection with the Calicut International Airport.
Mangaluru Intl. Airport commissions two modern crash fire tenders
Sadanand Poojary elected Mangaluru IMA president
Karnataka Forms Special Task Force to Tackle Elephant Intrusions
The unit will function under the Deputy Conservator of Forests, Mangaluru Division
Mangaluru police arrests absconding aide of Kali Yogish
Swacch Mangaluru Abhiyan has become popular in W.B. too, says Swami Vidyamrutananda
One should develop a sense of ownership towards public spaces instead of limiting cleanliness to ones home, says the seer from Sarada Peeth
Mangalore University Physical Education Director passes away
Mangalore Universitys Director of Physical Education C.K. Kishore Kumar, passes away at 60 in Mangaluru.
Mangaluru Airport handles 8,168 passengers, highest in a single day
Mangaluru International Airport sets record with 8,168 passengers and 61 flight movements in a single day
Special train between Mangaluru and Delhi on Oct. 5
Traffic to be affected on October 2 evening in light of Mangaluru Dasara procession
Four youths held, minor boy booked for looting 1.5 kg gold from jewellery shop worker in Mangaluru
The Mangaluru police arrested four youths and booked a minor boy in connection with the looting of 1.5 kg gold from a jewellery shop worker by first waylaying his scooter and then abducting him in a car and assaulting him in the city on September 26
Faced with a shortage of enumerators which has hit the ongoing Social and Educational Survey in Mangaluru city, the district administration on Monday requested residents to voluntarily take part in the survey by filling the form online by accessing the link www.kscbcselfdeclaration.karnataka.gov.in.
One more special train between Mangaluru and Bengaluru
Three Arrested for Brutal Murder of Udupi Bus Operator
The arrested have been identified as Mohammad Faisal Khan (27), Mohammad Sharif (37) of Udupi and Abdul Shukur (43) of Mangaluru.
Mangaluru Dasara Marathon held; large number of runners take part in the event
The marathon was conducted in three categories - 21K, 10K, and 5K timed runs; around 1,600 people had registered for the event
Mangaluru-Shoranur special train on Oct. 1
11 students arrested and 12 kg cannabis seized in Mangaluru
Air India Express flight delayed by three hours at Saudi Arabia due to braking sensor failure
NEW DELHI : The four-hour journey of an Air India Express flight from Saudi Arabia to Mangaluru was delayed by three hours due to a braking sensor failure in the aircraft, said flyers on board. A total of 186 passengers were forced to cool their heels in their seats till the issue was rectified. Flight IX 886, a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, was to depart from King Fahd International Airport to Mangaluru International Airport at 9.35 pm (Saudi Arabia time) on Friday. It finally left by 12.45 am on Saturday and reached its destination at 7.15 am, instead of its scheduled arrival time of 4.25 am. Aircraft braking sensors facilitate safe landing of aircraft. They prevent overheating of wheels and avert wheels lock-up using using anti-skid systems. Flyer Syed Mohammed Shakeel, who works in a private firm in Riyadh told this reporter, I had travelled from Riyadh to Dammam to board this flight to my hometown Mangaluru. Initially, the delay was said to be 20 minutes before we boarded. But later, the Flight Captain announced there was a technical issue and it was being sorted out. Aircraft engineers came on board and entered the cockpit. By 12.15 am, the Captain again made an announcement saying the aircraft had a braking sensor issue and it had been rectified. The aircraft took off sometime after that, he said. Passengers were put to much inconvenience, particularly those with children, he added. Shakeel added that this was the second time he was experiencing delays on the same Air India Express flight was having a fault. The previous time in March 26, the flight was delayed by 26 hours and we had to stay at hotel. Atleast it is not so bad this time, he said. Nihal Abdul Kadir, a finance and accounts professional, said, I was travelling with my wife and daughter. We were really worried over repeated delays in take-off by the flight. Some sensor issue was specified. The Ahmedabad Air India crash incident is still in our minds and so we were quite anxious. There was no proper information conveyed to the passengers too which was very frustrating, he charged. Many were hungry too as we were supposed to get our dinner after boarding. Only water was served and that too if we requested them. We finally got our food after the flight took off, Kadir added. P.A Hameed Padubidri, a pro-bono lawyer who assists Indians based in the Gulf, said, This is not the first time passengers face this kind of issue, which is recurring phenomenon with Air India Express. He detailed multiple instances when passengers suffered on the airline's flights from Gulf countries to India. In this specific instance, there was no clarity on when the aircraft would actually depart, leaving passengers anxious, he said. Passengers deserve timely information. Being held inside an aircraft for hours without updates or proper care raises serious concerns about transparency, passenger rights, and basic human dignity, he added. Air India Express has the maximum reach across the Gulf nations with its services connecting even smaller cities to India which makes flyers opt for it. Despite reaching out to multiple airline representatives since morning, Air India Express did not respond.
International travel picks pace in August, up by 7%
NEW DELHI: Airports across the country recorded 3.3 crore passengers in August 2025, marking a one percent increase from the 3.27 crore passengers who flew during the same period last year. Despite a negative growth domestically, international traffic has driven air passenger growth across the country, reveals the Airports Authority of India (AAI). The Air Traffic Report, made public by AAI on Thursday, reveals that 66,73,252 flyers opted to travel abroad last month, marking a 7.7% increase over the 61,93,449 flyers recorded during the same month in 2024. A total of 2,64,06,660 passengers travelled domestically in August 2025 as compared to 2,65,48,845 in the corresponding period last year, marking a slight dip of 0.5% (zero point 5). The Air Traffic Movements (Arrival and Departures) reveal a 1.5% dip with 2,54,440 ATMs in August 2025 versus 2,58,310 in August 2024. A similar comparison of the patronage registered in the first five months of the ongoing financial year reveals a 3.4% increase in overall passenger count over the previous year-- 17.03 crore flyers versus 16.47 crore flyers. Yet again, international patronage has seen an increase of 6.8% while domestic passengers have gone up by 2.6% in April August this year versus same period last year. Max growth in international flyers in Aug 25 Pune airport has recorded the maxiumum growth of 80.7% in international passengers in August 2025 (24,303 flyers) over August 2024. The other airports which have registered commendable growth in international traffic are Coimbatore with a 48% increase (28,990 passangers), Surat with 41% increase (15,442) Mangaluru 40.2% (72,849) and Bagdogra 37.5% increase (1877 flyers). Guwahati and Chandigarh airports have dropped more than 20% of their passenger recorded during the compared period last year. Domestically, the airports that have recorded a substantial increase in August this year over the figures recorded in the same month in 2024 are: Kishangarh 93.1% (11,277 psgrs), Jaisalmer 91.2% (64), Dharbanga 87.4% (66,826), Agatti 66.3% (8725), Guwahati 63.1% 727500), Tiruchirappali 56% increase, Cudappah 55.6% (426), Tuticorin 54.8% (29788) and Agra 43.5% (17496). AAI & ICAO sign project to review height restrictions The Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) have signed a significant Project Document to review Indias national regulations on height restrictions around aerodromes, marking a key step in strengthening the countrys aviation safety framework. NHAI revises guidelines for signboards on highways The NHAI has updated its signboard guidelines, making roadside boards more informative and user-friendly. These boards will display details of at least 20 essential services and include QR codes for digital access to the most up-to-date information.
Mangaluru court rejects anticipatory bail plea of Puttur tahsildar
Govt. school teacher bitten by pet dog during Social and Educational Survey in Mangaluru
Mangaluru International Airport conducts full-scale aerodrome emergency exercise
Mangaluru City Corporation invites bids for building Ranga Mandira at Bondel
10 new tech driven companies begin operations in Mangaluru, Udupi-Manipal
According to Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), the Mangaluru Cluster, comprising Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada and Kodagu districts, has over 250 tech companies with about 28,000 employees
Three tier-II airports in Karnataka record growth in passenger numbers, three see drop
Mangaluru, Hubballi and Shivamogga airports report increase in passenger traffic
Special train between Mangaluru-Bengaluru
Denmark company opens 850-seater tech centre at wrkwrk in Mangaluru
Proposal for Tech Park in Mangaluru; 3,500-Crore plan awaits Cabinet nod
The park aims to transform Mangaluru into another Bengaluru for the IT sector in the next five years. The Minister urged local representatives to work together beyond party lines for the development of Mangaluru
