Mangaluru: Young journalist Haimad Husain dies on Charmadi ghat

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April 8, 2016

Mangaluru, Apr 8: In a shocking incident, a young journalist died of cardiac arrest on Charmadi Ghat on the outskirts of the city on Friday.

The deceased is Haimad Husain, a native of Raichur, who was working for Prajavani Kannada daily as a reporter-cum-sub editor in Mangaluru.

28-year-old Husain was on a study trip to Charmadi ghat along with his journalist friends from Mangaluru as it was a holiday for them on account of Yugadi.

According to sources, Husain developed chest pain while climbing the ghat. The guides who had accompanied the scribes advised him to take rest.

As Husain's condition began to worsen, he was taken to a hospital in Belthangady, where doctors pronounced him brought dead.

It is learnt that recently Husain had received a transfer order and he was supposed to leave for Haveri in some days.

Media fraternity in Mangaluru has expressed deep sorrow and condolence over the untimely demise of a young journalist.

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Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raajoun. May almighty Allah bless late janab Haimad Husain with his jannathul firdouse, aameen.Let's pray for the maghfirah of the departed soul. Our hearted condolence to the bereaved family of late janab Haimad Husain. We also pray almighty Allah to give patience % courage to the family members to bear the brunt of bereavement

Shocking!! Rest in Peace bro, he was a very nice person in our group.

Innalillahi wa Inna ilehi Rajivoon

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Heading to Karavali Utsava? Check traffic changes and parking rules in Mangaluru

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December 20,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 20: The Mangaluru City Police have issued a detailed traffic advisory ahead of the inaugural ceremony of Karavali Utsava, which will be held at the Karavali Utsava Ground on Saturday.

The festival will be inaugurated at 6:00 pm by Dakshina Kannada District Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao. Cultural and public programmes will be held at the venue every evening and will continue until January 2.

According to City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy, parking of vehicles is strictly prohibited on both sides of the road from Lalbagh to Karavali Utsava Ground. Visitors are requested to park their vehicles only at designated parking areas.

To help the public, traffic signboards and parking guidance flex boards have been installed along the routes leading to the venue. The police have urged commuters and visitors to follow these instructions to ensure smooth traffic movement.

Designated Parking Locations

•   Urwa Market Ground – Cars
•   Gandhinagar Government School (near Press Club) – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Ladyhill Church parking area – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Canara School Ground, Mannagudda – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Thimmappa Hotel premises – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Scout and Guide Bhavana premises (behind Karavali Utsava Grounds) – Two-wheelers
•   Urwa Market Road – Two-wheelers
•   Hat Hill Road – Two-wheelers

The police have appealed to the public to cooperate by following traffic rules and parking guidelines to avoid inconvenience during the festival.

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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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