Cleric crushed to death under sand lorry; Cops reach spot after 2 hours

June 22, 2016

Mangaluru, Jun 22: A Muslim cleric was killed on the spot when a speeding lorry used for sand transportation rammed into his motorbike at Kadambar, Hosangadi near Manjeshshwar on Wednesday.

The victim has been identified as Abdul Razzak Mavlavi (40), son of Abbas Mavlavi, a resident of Macchampady. He was the chief cleric of a mosque at Majeerpalla Urni in Kasaragod district.

The tragedy occurred at around 12:30 p.m. when Mavlavi was on his way to Urni from Hosangady on his Pulsar.

The driver of the tipper lorry coming from the opposite direction took to the extreme right while negotiating a curve and rammed into the two-wheeler.

Though the cleric was rushed to a nearby hospital immediately, doctors pronounced him brought dead.

Local residents said that even though the accident spot was not far away from the Manjeshwar police station, the cops took more than two hours to reach there.

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Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Raajivoon...

May Allah bestow him Magfirah and Marhama. Aameen.

Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Raaji'oon!! what i m seeing all the days in holy month of ramzan,

Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Raaji'oon

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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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