Annual sports event for local orphanage children

November 26, 2013

Mangalore, Nov 26: Rotary Club, Mangalore Central in collaboration with Shri Bhoothanatheshwara Trust, will organise the 15th Annual Orphanage Olympics 2013, a day-long sports and cultural event for orphanage school children, in Shri Bhoothanatheshwara Trust premises, Badaga Yedapadavu on Sunday.

Addressing mediapersons here on Tuesday, organising committee secretary of the event Rajgopal Rai said that the annual event was being organised to promote and support orphanage children in Mangalore. Nearly 600 participants from 10 orphanages in the district are expected to take part in the event, he said.

He said that the event would commence at 9 a.m. and continue until 7 p.m. on Sunday. The children will be taken to the venue directly from the orphanages through buses, and the winners in the event will be given daily usable gifts, he said.

Speaking about the event, Mr Rai said that this year, village sports such as back balloon race, tyre race, slush race, throw ball, caterpillar race, kothlai bandi, arm wrestling, thappangai and tug of war would be organised in five categories. The programme will be inaugurated by former minister Amarnath Shetty and president of BJP district unit Pratap Simha Nayak, Vijaynath Vittal Shetty and Dr Bhaskar will be the chief guests, he said.

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Air India Express brings back Mangaluru–Muscat direct flights from March 2026

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Air India Express has announced that it will resume direct flight services between Mangaluru and Muscat from March 2026, restoring an important international air link for passengers from the coastal region.

Airport authorities said the service will operate twice a week—on Sundays and Tuesdays—from March 1. The initial flights are scheduled on March 3, 8 and 10, followed by March 15 and 17, with the same operating pattern to continue thereafter. The flight duration is approximately three hours and 25 minutes.

The Mangaluru–Muscat route was earlier operated under the 2025 summer schedule, with services beginning on July 14. At that time, Air India Express had operated four flights a week before suspending the service.

Officials said the summer schedule will come into effect from March 29, after which changes in flight timings and departure schedules from Mangaluru are expected. Passengers have been advised to check the latest schedules while planning their travel.

The resumption of direct flights to Muscat is expected to significantly benefit expatriates, business travellers and others, further strengthening Mangaluru’s air connectivity with the Gulf region.

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Mangaluru police issue alert over fake traffic fine payment Apps and links

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December 20,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 20: City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy has issued a high-alert warning to vehicle owners regarding a surge in cyber fraud targeting those looking to pay traffic violation fines. Fraudsters are reportedly exploiting recent government discount schemes on traffic penalties to deceive citizens.

The Scam: How Fraudsters Strike

Criminals are using SMS, WhatsApp, and social media to circulate suspicious links and APK files (Android application packages). They claim these apps allow users to pay e-challans at a discount.

• Device Hacking: Downloading these unauthorized apps gives hackers full access to the victim's smartphone.

• Financial Theft: Once the phone is compromised, fraudsters intercept OTPs and personal data to drain bank accounts.

• Phishing Sites: Fake websites mimicking official portals are also being used to harvest banking credentials.

Already, two residents within Mangaluru city limits have reported significant financial losses after falling victim to these fraudulent apps.

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