103-year-old Government Higher Primary School in Mangaluru starts English medium classes
The institute is among 115 government schools in Dakshina Kannada which have been permitted by the State government to start English medium classes from the academic year 2025-26
Two Maharashtra residents held in Mangaluru visa fraud case
The police have earlier arrested Masiullah Khan, a native of Mumbai, in the case
Cardiologists observe increase in panic -driven cardiac screenings in Mangaluru
Gospel of Matthew Bible Course Concludes at Cordel Church
Gospel of Matthew Bible Course Concludes at Cordel Church Mangaluru: The Commission for Bible, Diocese of Mangalore, in association with the Parish Commission of Bible at Holy Cross Church, Cordel, organized a course titled God with Us on the Gospel of Matthew from June 7 to July 5 at Frad Saib Hall, Kulshekar. The 15-hour [] The post Gospel of Matthew Bible Course Concludes at Cordel Church appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Theatrist, actor Lakshman Kumar Mallkur to receive Ranga Bhaskara award in Mangaluru
Lakshman Kumar Mallur has been in the field of theatre for more than six decades
Mangaluru Police issues strict guidelines ahead of festive season
Mangaluru City Police has issued comprehensive guidelines for upcoming festivals and public events, including Moharram, Krishna Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Deepavali. Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy CH emphasized the need for prior written permission for all events. The guidelines address security, noise levels, crowd management, and prohibited items.
Mangaluru City Police have come out with detailed guidelines ahead of the festival season to ensure maintenance of law and order and public peace
Adani Airports To Give Lounge Access Through In-House Platform
The Adani Group operates the airports in Mumbai, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Mangaluru, Guwahati, Jaipur, and Thiruvananthapuram.
Trains to run late in Kerala due to track maintenance works
KOZHIKODE: More than half a dozen trains in Kerala are going run late by a few hours this month on selective dates to facilitate track maintenance works in various locations in the Palakkad division on multiple days. According to a statement from Southern Railway, Train No. 22633 Thiruvananthapuram Central Hazrat Nizamuddin Junction Weekly Superfast Express journey commencing on July 09th & 23rd from Thiruvananthapuram Central will be regulated by one hour and ten minutes en-route. Train No.16307 Alappuzha Kannur Express journey commencing on July 09th & 23rd from Alappuzha will be regulated by one hour en-route. Train No.12082 Thiruvananthapuram Central - Kannur Janshatabdi Superfast Express journey commencing on July 09th & 23rd from Thiruvananthapuram Central will be regulated by one hour en-route. Train No.12618 Hazrat Nizamuddin Junction Ernakulam Junction Mangala Lakshadweep Superfast Express journey commencing on July 24th from Hazrat Nizamuddin Junction will be regulated by 30 minutes en-route. Train No.16338 Ernakulam Junction Okha Weekly Express journey commencing on July 25thfrom Ernakulam Junction will be regulated by one hour en-route. Train No.22638 Mangaluru Central Dr MGR Chennai Central West Coast Superfast Express journey commencing on July 25th from Mangaluru Central will be regulated by one hour en-route. Train No.22638 Mangaluru Central Dr MGR Chennai Central West Coast Superfast Express journey commencing on July 10th, 15th, 17th & August 04th from Mangaluru Central will be regulated by 30 minutes en-route.
Lynching During a Cricket Match: Why a Muslim Ragpicker Was Killed in Mangaluru
He wouldn't raise 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogan, he had no reason to and he only spoke Malayalam, Ashraf's brother.
Ayush Shetty beat pressure all by himself at US Open: Mom
UDUPI: When Ayush Shetty clinched a noteworthy victory at the US Open Super 300 event, there was quiet pride and deep satisfaction in his home in Sanoor, Karkala, in Udupi district. His father, Ramprakash Shetty, a businessman, marked his sons achievement with a temple visit in Kerala, while his mother Shalmili and younger sister Aadhya celebrated with heartfelt joy at home. They recalled the sacrifices and relentless discipline that shaped Ayushs journey. Ayush began playing badminton at the age of eight, following his fathers game in their backyard. In 2013, at just eight years old, he entered his first tournament- a district-level competition in Udupi. Ayush won the title despite never having received formal coaching till then. His mother speaking to TNIE on Tuesday recalled how quickly the journey of Ayush picked up pace. By 2016, he had topped the state rankings in the under 13 and 15 categories, she said. His initial training began at Johns Academy in Karkala, then at Badminton Mangaluru on alternate days. Even when he lost matches, he never let it break him. He would take the pressure, process it quietly and bounce back stronger. That is his strength- his inner drive to keep growing she added. As Ayush continued winning at state-ranking events, the family decided to move to Bengaluru for better exposure. In Bengaluru, Ayush trained under Mohith Kamath at Badyzone, then with Krishna Kumar at iSports for four years. After Class 10, he joined the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy, where he has been training for five years now under top coaches Vimal Kumar and Sagar Chopda. A former student of Prakruti National School, Sanoor, Karkala, Ayush excelled in studies too. Though he began a B.Sc in Sports Science at Reva University, he later took up a job with Kolkata Railways as a catering inspector and is now pursuing B.Com from the University of Mysore through distance education. Ayush has always been calm, focused and determined said Shalmili.
City buses in Mangaluru begin installing dashboard cameras
Wheels within wheels: What Sundar Sarukkai's Water Days tells us about Bengaluru and who belongs
Cities are an extension of who we are and of the people who inhabit them. They mirror our anxieties and hold space for the selves we grow into. Delhi, for instance, is known for its sprawling markets, ancient monuments, endless stories and chaos but for every Delhiite, the city is a home and a memory. Its the same for author and philosopher Sundar Sarukkai of Bengaluru, whose new book Water Days (Westland) explores what his home city has meant to him through the unravelling of a mystery. Sarukkai presents his city as if it were another character. Set in the late 1990s in Mathikere Extension, a locality in north Bengaluru where he once lived the novel follows Raghavendra, a security guard and reluctant detective, through 13 days after the death of a young girl. The book unfolds as a tale about belonging, migration, and the heartbreaks that reshape a city. Sundar Sarukkai, author and philosopher A citys language In the beginning of the book, he asks: How does one write in the mother tongue of a city? Bengaluru, he says, speaks not just in Kannada or Tamil but in a sensorial language, of the rain, of the water taps, of the street dogs, the slushy roads. The book is filled with dialects of English, shaped by the citys streets, silences, and identities. Set in the 90s, Water Days might seem nostalgic, but Sarukkai isnt romanticising the past. Instead, the novel becomes a lens into the communities that constitute Bengaluru and a reflection of their everyday lives. The question of everyday life really interests me, he says. From the way society functions how it is driven by everyday processes and people. For Sarukkai, the novel is ultimately about what happens to a city silently. He maps the gestures of people in transition those pulled into unexpected events. Thats how cities work too they pull you into something before you even realise youre a part of it, he says. Language politics Today, Bengaluru is at the centre of increasingly hostile language politics. Non-Kannada speakers are often told to speak Kannada. But Sarukkai asks: What was the identity of Bengaluru to begin with? Unlike cities with strong linguistic identities like Mysuru or Mangaluru, Bengaluru, he says, has always been more fluid. Once called the garden city, it later became a science city and then a tech city but he says its true nature was shaped by migrants. Tamilians came with factories. Then Telugu speakers dominated real estate. Now labourers come from Odisha, Bihar, and North Karnataka. These are also the people who built the city, he says. So this fight about Kannada isnt about language its about power. About who gets to belong. To him, real language is culture, not coercion. Kannada is a beautiful language with an extraordinary literary tradition. But when its used politically, stripped of its depth, it becomes something else. People of Water Days The novel introduces a constellation of characters that reflect a city in flux: Raghavendra, a middle-aged security guard who becomes an unlikely detective; Poornima, his sharp, grounded wife; Rajesh, a Bihari student who avoids engaging with the city; Nagaraj, a scheming friend with political links; and Mari Muthu later Mari Gowda who reshapes his identity to fit in. But at the centre is Raghavendra no Poirot or Holmes, just a man navigating loneliness and survival. Sarukkai, a fan of Lee Child and John Le Carr, pairs his protagonists modest dream of running a grocery store with a reluctant detective arc, using it to question the very idea of crime fiction in India. How do you write a detective story in a country where the family is always involved in everything? In the West, detectives function independently. Here, you cant move without your familys input your job, your marriage, even where you live. This social fabric becomes the case itself. Raghavendras investigation is less about finding a culprit and more about navigating the citys tangled web of class, language, fear, and fate all while holding onto his quiet dream. Water Days is Sarukkais second novel, after Following a Prayer (2023), a more emotionally intense debut set in a remote village in the Western Ghats. That book dealt with rural silences and young girls inner lives. Water Days , by contrast, is gntler even lighter. With Following a Prayer , people told me they felt deeply moved, even angry, he says. But now, I just want them to smile. And maybe, next time they walk Bengalurus streets, they notice the small things the sounds, the silences, the people that make a city a city.
Karnataka Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader seeks Point of Call status to Mangaluru International Airport
Earlier, Dakshina Kannada MP Captain Brijesh Chowta had sought PoC status, which enables international airlines to operate to and from an airport.
Translation Workshop Fosters Literary Exchange at Kalaangann
Translation Workshop Fosters Literary Exchange at Kalaangann Mangaluru: Mandd Sobhann, dedicated to the promotion of Konkani language and culture, recently concluded a two-day residential translation workshop at Kalaangann, Shaktinagar, marking another significant event in its year-long celebration dedicated to children. The workshop, organized by Mittakonn, the Literary Academy of Mandd Sobhann, took place on June [] The post Translation Workshop Fosters Literary Exchange at Kalaangann appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Mangaluru Police Arrest Man for OLX Car Sale Scam
Investigations revealed that the accused operated a well-organized scam using 21 bank accounts and eight SIM cards. Over 80 cyber crime complaints have been linked to phone numbers used by him
Mangaluru City Corporation mulls widening of Pumpwell service road, shoulder drains
MCC has set aside 4 crore for the widening work, which is expected to commence once the monsoon ends, says MCC engineer
Lynching in Mangaluru: Fact-finding report seeks CID probe
Lorry driver fined 11,500 for assaulting PSI on Mangaluru road
MLA Dr Bharat Shetty Inaugurates Power Loom Cloth Production Unit in Adyar
MLA Dr Bharat Shetty Inaugurates Power Loom Cloth Production Unit in Adyar Mangaluru: The New Power Loom Cloth Production Unit was inaugurated at Ambedkar Bhavan, Adyar Padavu, under the joint initiative of Adyar Gram Panchayat and Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management on June 27. The new Power Loom Cloth Production Unit was formally inaugurated [] The post MLA Dr Bharat Shetty Inaugurates Power Loom Cloth Production Unit in Adyar appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Security surveillance tower at NMPA inaugurated
T. K. Ramachandran inaugurated a new security tower at Mangaluru port, enhancing surveillance and emergency response. He also laid the foundation for a truck parking terminal extension to improve logistics. Ramachandran reviewed infrastructure projects, green initiatives, and cruise tourism facilities, emphasizing the port's role in India's Maritime Amritkaal Vision and visited Chowgule Shipyard.
CM Siddaramaiah pulls up police top brass over stadium stampede
BENGALURU: When a chief minister speaks, the subordinates listen. Ive been an MLA since 1983 and have served as Chief Minister before. I have never witnessed such a delay in response in an incident like the recent stampede in Bengaluru . What is the purpose of having an intelligence department if it fails to provide comprehensive and timely information? Due to this lapse, 11 people lost their lives. On the day of the stampede, deaths had occurred as early as 3.50 pm. Yet, accurate information was not conveyed. Isnt this a serious lapse? Even when I inquired at 5.45 pm, I was told only one person had died. By then, 11 people had already passed away. If the senior officer had promptly conveyed accurate information, we could have cancelled the stadium event. I am also upset that we had to suspend senior officials. But isnt it true that there was indeed a failure on their part? Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asked top police officers during the annual conference of senior police officers in Bengaluru on Friday. Noting that the quality of police investigations has deteriorated and needs to be improved, the CM cited the example of a robbery case in Bidar and expressed concern that though the accused was identified, the arrest had not been made even after five months. Though in some isolated cases the quality of investigation has improved, overall there is a visible decline. He pointed out the failure to file chargesheets accurately, effectively, and within the stipulated time in criminal cases, terming it unacceptable. 'Why only Mangaluru?' The Chief Minister sharply questioned officials, asking why suo motu action is not being taken against those delivering hate speeches or disturbing public peace. If you dont act, well be compelled to take action against you, he warned. Why is it that communal clashes and murders are primarily happening in Dakshina Kannada? Why not in other districts? he asked, directing officials to identify and crack down on those disrupting peace in Dakshina Kannada, regardless of who they are, and to take strict legal action. The CM added that the recruitment will begin two months from now to fill vacant positions in the department. Report released A research report titled A Study on the Use of Money Mules in Cybercrimes was released by the CM during the conference. A special team was formed by the Cybercrime Investigation, Training and Research Centre (CCITR) of the CID to study the widespread use of fake bank accounts (Mule Accounts) for illegal money transfers in cybercrime cases and to recommend measures to curb them. The team comprised experts from the Data Security Council of India (DSCI), representatives from the banking sector, senior police officers and investigators. As part of the study, complaints received on the National Crime Records Bureau(NCRB) portal in Karnataka during the year 2024 and cybercrime cases registered in Bengaluru city were consolidated and analyzed. The research report details recent cybercrime methods, the modus operandi of cyber criminals in transferring money, types of fake bank accounts, and existing regulations to control them. It also recommends measures to be followed by banks and other financial institutions, measures to be followed by police and other law enforcement agencies and measures to be taken by the government and regulators.
Saying No to Drug Addiction is Key to a Good Life: Advice from a Recovered Victim
Saying No to Drug Addiction is Key to a Good Life: Advice from a Recovered Victim Mangaluru: In my college days, out of a desire for show and a craze for freedom in my life, I became addicted to drugs. I suffered physically and mentally, and trying to get out of it made not only [] The post Saying No to Drug Addiction is Key to a Good Life: Advice from a Recovered Victim appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Bilal Ahmed Teli, a 22-year-old from Mangaluru, was arrested for allegedly trespassing and staying at IIT-Bombay for approximately 20 days. Posing as a student, he attended classes and slept in hostels after initially entering the campus for a one-day event.
Landslips near Sakleshpur disrupt vehicular movement on Bengaluru-Mangaluru highway
More than one third of the road accident victims were pedestrians in Mangaluru City Police Commissionerate limits
Mangaluru city police launch QR-based anonymous complaint portal to report drug abuse
Police to maintain confidentiality of the information provider with there being no IP or device tracking
Landslips near Sakleshpur affect movement of vehicles on Bengaluru-Mangaluru highway
Mangaluru: Retired Bank Employee Found Dead in Apparent Suicide at Former Workplace
Mangaluru: Retired Bank Employee Found Dead in Apparent Suicide at Former Workplace Mangalore:A retired employee of Canara Bank was discovered deceased within the banks Kodialbail branch in Mangalore on June 25. The deceased hasbeen identifiedas 61-year-old Giridhar Yadav, a resident of Alake. Mr. Yadav had dedicated approximately four decades of his career to [] The post Mangaluru: Retired Bank Employee Found Dead in Apparent Suicide at Former Workplace appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Landslide near Marehanalli disrupts traffic on Bengaluru-Mangaluru highway, prompting a ban on vehicle movement via Shiradi Ghat. District administration reroutes Bengaluru-bound vehicles through Charmadi Ghat or Sampaje road. Mangaluru-bound vehicles are directed via Beluru-Charmadi Ghat. The vital National Highway 75 is affected due to heavy downpour in the Malnad region, causing travel disruptions.
Mangaluru police to initiate legal action if traffic fines are not paid by July 15
WFH scam: Woman loses Rs 27 lakh; 2 others duped in similar frauds
Mangaluru residents have fallen victim to online scams, with one woman losing over Rs 27 lakh in a work-from-home scheme involving liking content and transferring funds. Another individual was defrauded of Rs 9.88 lakh through a fake investment opportunity in foreign shares, prompted by messages on WhatsApp and Telegram.
KSRTC to operate non-stop services between Mangaluru and Puttur, says MLA Ashok Kumar Rai
The State Transport Corporation posts 326 drivers-cum-conductors to Puttur division, which may help KSRTC operate more services
Mangaluru Police Raid Beauty Parlour Over Illegal Activities
A report was submitted to the Mangaluru City Corporation, recommending cancellation of the saloons trade licence
Minchu cat, Mangalurus latest internet darling, owns a home now
Flight operations disrupted in Mangaluru airport after airspace closure
Mangaluru court rejects bail pleas of four more accused in mob lynching case
The evidence collected by the investigating officer indicated the presence of the accused persons, including the four petitioners, at the scene of the incident, the Judge noted
Karnataka Police raid beauty salon over illegal activities, trade licence cancelled; probe on
Mangaluru police raided a beauty salon under Urwa station limits, owned by Sudarshan, due to suspected illegal activities. A case was registered under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, leading to a report recommending the cancellation of the salon's business license. Consequently, the Mangaluru City Corporation Commissioner revoked the trade license, and police affirmed continued strict action against unlawful establishments.
Trading scam: Man duped of Rs 46.5 lakh; promised high returns
A Mangaluru resident fell victim to an online investment fraud. He lost Rs 46.5 lakh after joining a WhatsApp group. The group promised high returns on stock trading. He invested through RTGS and IMPS. He transferred funds to accounts provided by the scammers. The victim realised the scam when withdrawal was denied.
Gulf tensions: Multiple flights disrupted across India; airlines issue alert
Flight operations at Delhi's IGI Airport faced major disruptions with 48 cancellations, impacting Air India and IndiGo significantly. Airports across India, including Ahmedabad, Thiruvananthapuram, and Mangaluru, experienced delays due to airspace restrictions over Qatar and the Gulf region. Cochin and Lucknow airports issued advisories amid heightened Middle East tensions following Iran's missile strike on U.S. bases in Qatar and Iraq.
Flight operations affected after Qatar shut airspace
Flight operations to and from several airports in the country were disrupted due to airspace closures in Qatar and parts of the Gulf region on Monday. This included (SVPIA) in Ahmedabad, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, and Mangaluru International Airport. In addition, Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow and Cochin International Airport in Kerala also []
Man ready to blow the lid off a series of murders, rapes in Dharmasthala
MANGALURU: A sensational claim regarding a series of alleged murders and rapes at Dharmasthala in Dakshina Kannada district has emerged, with a man, reportedly, willing to surrender himself to the police and exhume buried bodies linked to the crimes. On Sunday, advocates Ojaswi Gowda and Sachin Deshpande released a press statement saying a man had approached them, confessing to having buried bodies in Dharmasthala to cover up multiple incidents of murder and sexual violence, including the rape and killing of young girls. The man, reportedly wracked with guilt, has expressed his desire to surrender before the police and cooperate with the investigation, including offering to exhume a buried body in the presence of the police. The claim, which was also circulated on social media in the form of a letter, led to immediate media attention and a formal response from Dakshina Kannada district police. In a press note, Dakshina Kannada police acknowledged that such a letter had come to their notice via social media. To verify the authenticity of the letter, we contacted the Bengaluru-based advocates mentioned in it. The advocates confirmed that an individual had approached them and expressed his willingness to provide information about the crimes allegedly committed in Dharmasthala village, the police said. The advocates told the police that the man is prepared to surrender and share all relevant details once he is assured of legal protection and safety, in line with provisions under the Witness Protection Scheme, 2018.
Mangaluru resident loses 46.5 lakh to online fraud
According to officials, SWR could save up to 4.36 crore every month by switching eight pairs of trains on this section from diesel to electric traction.
Everyone Must Become a Partner in the Nations Progress Padma Shri Dr. A.S. Kiran Kumar
Everyone Must Become a Partner in the Nations Progress Padma Shri Dr. A.S. Kiran Kumar Mangaluru:In a call to action, Padma Shri Dr. A.S. Kiran Kumar, former Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), emphasized the importance of widespread participation in the nations progress, urging citizens to engage with space research and contribute [] The post Everyone Must Become a Partner in the Nations Progress Padma Shri Dr. A.S. Kiran Kumar appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Minister directs DC to allot Pumpwell bus stand land to KSRTC to operate electric city buses
Dinesh Gundu Rao says the Central government has sanctioned 100 electric buses to Mangaluru under PM e-Bus Sewa scheme
International Yoga Day in Mangaluru features yoga in Mangala swimming pool
The group, led by veteran swimmer Latesh Poojary, did padmasana, shavasana and few other asanas in the deep side of the pool
Mangaluru Hosts Unique 'Jala yoga' Event In Swimming Pool
The organisers of the event highlighted how water yoga 'a blend of traditional yoga postures, breathing techniques, and meditation practiced in water' can enhance both physical fitness and mental relaxation
Bengaluru-Mangaluru railway track cleared of boulders, train services resume
The staff and officers of SWR worked non-stop for about five hours to clear the track
Head Post Office in Mangaluru closed for service on June 21
Man kills wife over her addiction to reels in Mangaluru
Traders urged to register afresh as MCC adopts Vyapara software
Mangaluru City Corporation adopts the State government-developed software for issuing and renewing trade licences
Over 300 grams of bhang chocolates seized in Mangaluru, one arrested
Accused who hails from Uttar Pradesh sold the contrband with the code names of Charminar and Bum Bum, say officials
Surveyor, real estate agent arrested on bribery charges in Mangaluru
Airlines in India hugely impacted by Middle East crisis, Air India flights taking detour via Egypt
NEW DELHI: Even as airlines are grappling with the closure of airspace in Pakistan post the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, the Israel-Iran conflict has put further stress on them. Cancellation of flights or circuitous routes has become the norm since June 13 after Israel announced the closure of its airspace. An Air India official said, The closure of airspace by Pakistan followed by Israel, Iran, Iraq and then Jordan has forced us to take a roundabout route via Egypt, which involves an additional 45 to 60 minutes travel for every flight. On the day Israel announced the closure of its airspace, we had to divert 16 flights when they were airborne. The official said, We operate an average of 50 flights (inward and outward) daily from India to the US and Europe. All of them have to go down south and fly through Egyptian air space. It has definitely increased the turnaround time for all our flights. Air India has flights to Vienna, Copenhagen, London, Zurich, Milan, Paris and Frankfurt in Europe. It also has flights to Los Angeles, Newark, New York and San Francisco in the US. Making operations tougher are the stringent tests ordered by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in the aftermath of the Ahmedabad flight accident. These tests take anywhere between four and seven hours, an official said. Operation Sindhu: First evacuation flight with Indians from Iran to land early Thursday Air India Express cancellations Though its subsidiary Air India Express does not operate beyond Iran, it was also impacted because of the crowded airspace in Dubai. An Air India Express spokesperson said, We cancelled four flights totally today. We operate two pairs of flights daily between Mangaluru and Dubai. We cancelled one pair today. There was no other reason except the heavy congestion in the air space in Dubai. Due to the closure of the Iran air space, most international airlines are now flying through the Dubai airspace. They are planned cancellations and the passenger are intimated in advance before they leave their homes, the spokesperson added. Air India Express cancelled flights on Thursday between Sharjah and Kochi, Mangaluru and Dubai, Thiruvananthapuram and Dubai, and Sharjah and Indore. IndiGo refused to reveal details about its cancellations or delayed flights and asked this reporter to speak to the Civil Aviation Ministry about it. India ramps up evacuation from Iran amid Israel tensions; 110 citizens, mostly students, moved to safety
Air India temporarily suspends one daily flight between Mangaluru and Dubai
Flight numbers IX 813/IX 814 will not operate between June 17 and 30
Lake-like bodies may be created to hold excess rainwater, as conventional water holding bodies are being converted into residential and commercial activities
The local authorities managed to clear the highway for vehicles by June 17 Tuesday morning
Heavy Rains Batter Coastal Karnataka
In Mangaluru cracks developed on the Bailubidu Road connecting Bajpe to Adyapadi near the old airport, following water seepage.
Air India pays moving tribute to Dreamliner crew with heartfelt collage
NEW DELHI: Eight women were among the 12 Air India crew members who lost their lives alongside 229 passengers in the ill-fated Dreamliner that crashed on 12 June in Ahmedabad . The diverse female crew, drawn from across the country, represented a blend of youth and experience, ranging in age from 22 to 44 years. A tribute to all its loved ones, featuring a classy collage, was released on Air Indias internal crew page and later posted by aviation expert Sanjay Lazar on X on Sunday. An Air India source confirmed that it had been shared widely within their internal groups. Eight of the deceased crew members hailed from Maharashtra. In the darkest moments, our global airline family comes together, not by uniform, language, or nationality, but by something far greater: We are, and always will be, United By Wings, read the tribute on the page. Three of the deceased were just 22 years old, the youngest among the crew. Maithili Moreshwar Patil, a native of Nhava village in Maharashtra, was a proud first-generation flight attendant supporting her family. She had joined Air India two years ago. Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi Sharma, from Thoubal in Manipur, joined the airline in April 2023. She will be remembered for her bright spirit and dedication, read the lines written in her memory. Also 22 years old was Irfan Shaikh, one of the two male flight attendants on board. A native of Pimpri-Chinchwad in Pune, he began his career two years ago. He was remembered as being ambitious and kind. Slightly older was new recruit Lamnunthem Singson from Manipur. The 24-year-old was full of hope and energy, according to the tribute. Air India crash: On BJMC anniversary day, sombre mood on campus coping with grief Engaged to be married, 27-year-old Roshni Rajendra Songhare hailed from Dombivli in Maharashtra. She was described as a rising travel influencer. Also aged 27 was Manish Thapa from Patna, known for her professionalism and charm on international routes. She had previously worked with IndiGo and Akasa Air. Thirty-five-year-old Saineeta Chakravarty, from Santacruz West in Mumbai, had recently transitioned to Air India with prior experience and pride. She had worked with Go Air earlier. A senior crew member with 21 years of experience at Air India, 44-year-old Shraddha Dhavan, a resident of Mulund West in Mumbai, was held in high esteem and admired by different generations of colleagues, the tribute noted. Fitness enthusiast and committed crew leader Aparna Mahadik, 42, from Goregaon East in Mumbai, was known for her discipline and compassion. The only other male flight attendant was 36-year-old Deepak Pathak from Badlapur in Maharashtra. A veteran of 11 years with Air India who always put safety and service first, was how he was remembered. While the names of some cabin crew members are only now coming to light, the cockpit crew became widely known after their names were officially released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. The internal post describes 55-year-old Captain Sumeet Sabharwal from Powai in Mumbai as one of the most experienced 787 commanders in the airline. He will be remembered for his calm leadership and decades of safe flying, it read. The New Indian Express had previously reported that he had 8,200 hours of flying experience and was a devoted son who planned to retire early to care for his aged, ailing father. First Officer Clive Kunder, 26, from Mangaluru, was the only South Indian on the team. He was a young and promising pilot from an aviation family with over 1,100 hours of flying time, the tribute said. Bollywood actor Vikrant Massey brought national attention to the co-pilot through an Instagram post, revealing he was devastated over the loss of his cousin, Kunder. Filmmaker missing after Air India plane crash; kin fear he may be among ground victims
Monsoon fury grips Karnataka: Landslides block NH-169, Mangaluru faces flooding
Relentless monsoon rains have disrupted life in Karnataka's coastal, central, and northern districts, causing landslides, urban flooding, and crop damage. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted continued heavy rainfall, issuing orange alerts for several districts. Rivers are swelling, prompting disaster management officials to activate control rooms and deploy response teams, while schools remain closed in Udupi and Kodagu.
Mangaluru mob lynching: Court rejects bail for four due to prima facie involvement
Objecting to the bail application, the special public prosecutor (SPP) contented that names of petitioners were clearly mentioned by the complainant who alleged that the petitioners and others had assaulted the deceased with sticks
MCC relocates two families to the relief centre after floodwater from the nearby raja kaluve entered their houses due to heavy rains on Saturday afternoon; the survivor seeks assistance from officials to get her suldge-ridden house cleaned
Heavy Rains Trigger Flash Floods in Mangaluru
In some places, boats were used to shift people. Video clips of the flood and rescue operations went viral on social media
Trains between Mangaluru and Surathkal are running slowly owing to the second landslip between Padil and Jokatte sections
Train services between Mangaluru-Surathkal hit
NIA team arrives in Mangaluru to take up probe into Suhas Shetty murder
Red alert issued for coastal Karnataka, heavy rain disrupts normal life in Mangaluru
Coastal Karnataka, including Dakshina Kannada, is under a red alert due to heavy rainfall that began Saturday afternoon, disrupting daily life. Mangaluru city is experiencing significant waterlogging, with roads submerged and traffic severely impacted, especially under the Pumpwell flyover. The IMD has extended the red alert until the morning of June 16, warning of continued heavy rainfall across the district.
Several areas inundated as heavy rains lash Mangaluru city
NIA takes over probe into murder of Hindu activist Suhas Shetty
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the investigation into the murder of Hindu activist Suhas Shetty in Bajpe. An NIA team, led by DSP Pawan Kumar, arrived in Mangaluru to coordinate with local police.
Air India crash: DNA profiling of victims is the most daunting task, says expert
BENGALURU: A tragedy of the scale of Air Indias Boeing 787-8 crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday is unfathomable and massive. Handling the aftermath of such accidents is an extremely tough job that requires trained, responsible and sensitive expertise. Fortunately, we do have the expertise in India. On the one hand is the shock and scale of the tragedy, on the other is the need to have immediate boots and hands on the ground. It begins with cordoning off the areas by the police, dousing the fire by expert fire personnel, searching for survivors and rushing them to the nearest hospital, pulling out the dead bodies from inside the debris and sending them to the nearby mortuaries. This is a humongous exercise which calls for immediate and seamless coordination of multiple agencies; from the airport authorities (in an incident like the AI171) to the local police, civic authorities, medics and paramedics, ambulance services, disaster response task force and young volunteers among others who serve as the first responders. The most daunting task is the identification of bodies, which may have got charred or disfigured beyond recognition because of the impact of the crash and the ensuing explosion. The pressure is on forensic doctors to identify and hand over the bodies to the relatives on an urgent basis, but this kind of pressure may be counterproductive. Also, the handing of the victims over to the next of kin requires sensitivity. Sometimes, only a part of the body is available and not the whole body. There are strict guidelines for disaster management and relief, which have to be adhered to. DNA profiling for disaster victim identification (DVI) is considered to be one of the most reliable and efficient means to identify bodies charred with dismembered body parts, said Dr Vina Vaswani, professor, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, and Director of the Centre for Ethics at Yenepoya (deemed to be University), Mangaluru. According to the DVI Interpol guidelines, In disasters, identification is established by taking a post mortem DNA sample, which is matched with their first-degree biological relative. From the relative, antemortem (information before death) information about the victim regarding dental treatment or past history of fracture surgery (including prosthetic implants) is also elicited. For instance, parents may inform them that their son or daughter had dentures or a front tooth missing, she said. AUW! Could Air India Flight AI-171's weight have doomed it? Vaswani said this kind of information acked up with treating dentists' records often helps in DVI. The forensic expert and ethicist said, In many instances, superficial body art like a tattoo or old surgical scar has helped in identifying bodies or a piece of jewellery on the person that is identified by their relative which is unique. This by itself cannot be used as the sole criteria for identification. DNA sampling, and antemortem interviews with relatives take time depending on the magnitude of the disaster. It could take more than a week or 10 days. She added, We have to be sensitive in handling the emotions of the families while being cautious in avoiding any rush in handing over bodies without confirming identity. Vaswani recounted the experience of the 2010 Mangaluru Air India Express crash victims. There were 10 to 12 bodies that remained unidentified towards the end. The state performed their last rites, she said. DNA can be collected from hair follicles, nails, teeth, tissue and bone marrow. This can be a challenge due to charring. Grief counsellors also play a very important role in tragedies of this scale, to soothe and calm the families as they await news of their loved ones in the hospital or are called for DNA samples. Unfortunately, we do not have the concept of grief counsellors, so nurses, medical attendants, staff and often the police come forward to help families deal with their grief. It requires empathy and a lot of patience, added Vaswani. Yenepoya (deemed to be University) has been providing DVI training for the last 10 years and many forensic doctors, dentists and forensic scientists have benefited from this hands-on training where disaster sites are simulated and the trainees get a real-world feel of DVI. The programme envisages training many more professionals so that disaster-preparedness in the country reaches global standards. From reunion to farewell: The many stories behind the lives lost in Air India AI171 crash
Mangaluru: Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara on Wednesday launched a Special Action Force (SAF)
Addressing the gathering during the launch, Dr. Parameshwara said the initiative was born out of concern for the communal tensions in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Shivamogga districts.
Heavy rains disrupt normal life in north, coastal Karnataka, man missing in Hubballi
Bengaluru: Heavy rains disrupted normal life in the northern and coastal Karnataka on Thursday, with the overflowing rivers in the region submerging many bridges, halting the movement of people, while homes were also inundated in several areas. The rains have affected Mangaluru, Udupi, Dharwad, Karwar, Bagalkot, Gadag, and Chikkamagaluru districts. A cloudy atmosphere has prevailed 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 .
The Speaker had asked former Mangaluru Police Commissioner Anupam Agrawal and Dakshina Kannada Superintendent of Police N. Yathish to trace hate-mongers sitting abroad, but they had expressed helplessness
With a crater on Panambur highway claiming the life of Surathkals Ashraf on Monday night, pothole deaths in Monsoon series appears to have begun
DPR Work Begins for Bengaluru-Mangaluru Expressway
Once completed, the expressway could substantially reduce the current travel time of 78 hours between Mangaluru and Bengaluru
Road transport ministry orders DPR preparation for Bengaluru-Mangaluru high-speed corridor
The MP says the corridor, besides offering seamless travel between Bengaluru and the coast, will herald economic development all along its network
Eighteen Rescued From Blaze-Hit Container Ship Brought To Mangaluru By INS Surat, Two Critical
The injured were evacuated and transported to AJ Hospital in Kuntikana here late on Monday night.
18 Crew Members Rescued From Fire-Hit Singapore Container Ship, BroughtToMangaluru
Four still missing as Indian Navy leads rescue of MV Wan Hai 503 crew off Kerala coast; two critical among injured
Six injured crew members of the ship are being treated in a private hospital in Mangaluru
Five injured crew members of cargo vessel ablaze off Kerala cost brought to Mangaluru
Compensation of 2 lakh each to families of girls who drowned in Mangaluru resort
Headless sculpture of Buddha, three rock cut caves found at Kadri in Mangaluru
The sculpture is stylistically datable to 4th - 6th century A.D., says T. Murugeshi, a historian who discovered it
Police stations in Mangaluru have become Congress stations, says R. Ashok
Mangaluru court grants bail to five accused in mob lynching case
Applications of seven accused seeking bail are pending in court
Rare Buddha Statue Found in Mangaluru
The discoveries were made during a recent archaeological exploration near the sacred pond at Sri Kadri Manjunatha Temple
BJP delegation in Mangaluru on June 9
Anti-Terror Agency NIA To Probe Killing Of Murder-Accused Suhas Shetty In Mangaluru: Report
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will probe the murder of Hindu activist Suhas Shetty by a group of assailants in Mangaluru, Karnataka, last month, official sources said on Sunday.
