Bishop holds Holy Mass for destitutes, gives them gifts

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December 23, 2016

Mangaluru, Dec 23: Most Rev Dr Aloysius Paul D'Souza the Bishop of Mangaluru celebrated the Holy Mass for the inmates of St Anthony's Charity Institutes on Friday. He then distributed kuswar and gifts to the inmates followed by distribution of grocery items to the HIV affected family. He also presented a cheque to a needy family from Pump well towards construction of their house.

In his Christmas message he said that the poor and needy need not feel sad or discouraged because there is no one to care for them. On the contrary the Bishop said that the poor and needy are also the children of God and they are dear to Him. Jesus came into this world precisely to demonstrate this truth that God truly cares for them. Jesus has also called us His followers to reach out to the needy ones because in them He truly lives. “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me” Mt 25:40.

St Anthony's Charity Institutes started in 1898 at the moment is a home to 400 destitute. The Institutes takes care of their needs with no charges. The Bishop today hosted the lunch for the inmates to share his joy of his triple jubilee (Platinum jubilee of life, Golden jubilee of priesthood and two decades of Episcopal Ordination). Earlier during the day the Bishop also blessed the crib prepared at the entrance of St Anthony's Ashram.

Fr Onil D'Souza the Director of the Institutes welcomed the guests and thanked them for their participation. Msgr Denis Moras Prabhu the Vicar General of the Diocese; Fr Francis D'Souza the Administrator of the Institutes; Fr Peter Gonsalves the Asst Director; Mr Marcel Monteiro and Mr Archie Pais the Advisory Committee members of the Institutes were present. Mr Prem Kumar and his team organized the choir.

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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 NRI returning from Saudi Arabia arrested over Instagram post

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru police have arrested a 27-year-old NRI on his return from Saudi Arabia in connection with an Instagram post allegedly containing derogatory and provocative remarks about the Hindu religion, officials said on Monday.

The accused, Abdul Khader Nehad, a resident of Ulaibettu in Mangaluru, was working in Saudi Arabia when the post was uploaded, police said.

A suo motu case was registered at the Bajpe police station on October 11 after an allegedly offensive post circulated from the Instagram account ‘team_sdpi_2025’. Police said the content was flagged for being provocative and derogatory in nature.

During the investigation, technical analysis traced the Instagram post to Nehad, who was residing abroad at the time, a senior police officer said. Based on these findings, a Look Out Circular (LOC) was issued against him.

On December 14, Nehad arrived from Saudi Arabia at Calicut International Airport in Kerala, where he was taken into custody on arrival. Police said further investigation is underway.

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