Minister Ramanath Rai's drunk' son creates ruckus in public

July 25, 2016

Madikeri, Jul 25: In an embarrassment for senior Congress leader and forest minister B Ramanath Rai, his son is said to have created a ruckus in public in Kodagu district on Sunday.

According to sources, Mr Rai's son Deepak and three of his friends were consuming alcohol and making merry on the road close to the coffee estate in Srimangala near Virajpet.

When the estate owner Nandemada Teja told the youths to leave the place, Deepak allegedly picked up an argument saying he was a minister's son.

Soon, people gathered at the spot and tried to pacify both parties. But, the inebriated youths allegedly continued to argue with the locals.

According to eye witnesses, after some time Teja and Deepak were taken to Srimangala police station while latter's friends fled the spot.

At the station, sub inspector managed to pacify both the parties and sent them back, sources said. Deepak and his friends had come in a sports utility vehicle bearing registration number KA-19/MB 199.

Also Read: Difficult to control grown-up children; my son should be punished: Rai

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The minister's son should have been thrashed for his misbehaviour

Is there any action against minister son??

Time is ripe to introduce PROHIBITION to save family

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Stranded, hungry, and helpless: Last-minute cancellation of Dammam flight sparks chaos at Mangaluru Airport

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November 24,2025

Mangaluru, Nov 24: The original departure time of 11.10 pm was a distant memory for scores of Dammam-bound passengers at Mangaluru International Airport last Friday night, as their Air India Express flight was abruptly cancelled at the eleventh hour, sparking hours of frustration and chaos.

The flight, IX 885, initially scheduled to depart at 11.10 pm on November 22, was subject to two back-to-back reschedules—first pushed to 11.45 pm and then significantly postponed to 1.40 am—before the final, crushing announcement of cancellation was made. For the travellers, many of whom are likely expatriate workers with tight schedules, the last-minute change marked the beginning of a distressing ordeal.

"There was no drinking water, no food, and absolutely no proper guidance. We were left stranded like refugees," complained a stranded passenger.

According to multiple passenger accounts, the airline's ground staff failed to provide adequate support or essential amenities following the cancellation. Complaints poured in about the total absence of drinking water, food provisions, and any reliable guidance from the carrier's representatives. Travellers alleged they were left stranded for a considerable period, with no immediate arrangements or clear communication offered regarding accommodation or alternative travel to send them back home.

The incident has highlighted serious concerns over the carrier's contingency planning and customer service protocols during flight disruptions at one of India's key international gateways. The airline is yet to issue a comprehensive statement addressing the alleged lapse in passenger care.

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