Cong ditched minorities; BJP striving for their welfare: Minority Morcha prez

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October 1, 2016

Mysuru, Oct 1: Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka is readying for the assembly elections, with the its Minority Morcha state president Abdul Aziz calling upon the party workers to spread awareness on the programmes implemented by the Union government for the welfare of minorities.

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Speaking at a function organized by Minority Morcha (Krishanaraja assembly constituency) at Kalegowda community hall here recently, he said: "After independence, minorities had pinned hopes on Congress for growth. But that party used minority people as its vote bank and ditched them. Its contribution for the community's education is negligible."

"Congress did not show interest in the upliftment of Muslims and other minority people. Their life is still in poor condition. But BJP has programmes for exclusively meant for minority youths. They will be educated and employed," he said, adding: "The implementation of programmes meant for them is a challenge. But positive results will defiantly strengthen the minority communities."

BJP leader S A Ramadas said that Union government is committed educating everyone through appropriate programmes.

"It is giving scholarships to students aspiring to pursue higher education abroad. Similarly, special grants are being given to motivate youths to take up UPSC exams. The government will give scholarship for coaching programmes too," he said, adding: "When BJP was ruling the state, our government gave special grants to minority community. We had released Rs 2 crore for the rejuvenation of St Philomena's Church."

Deputy mayor Vanitha Prasanna, corporator B V Manjunath and city BJP president B H Manjunath, Krishnaraja assembly constituency minority morcha president Parveen Taj were present.

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shaji
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Monday, 3 Oct 2016

I think these ladies are either non-muslims and are in veil just for eye swash or these are paid workers who can do anything for money. If they are real muslims, they will never support bjp who is anti muslim and its already mentioned in their agenda that all members should work against muslims/islam. they are targeting muslims from all side and could not understand how these ladies and one Abdul Aziz is supporting this anti muslim party. I kinow that Congress has done nothing to Muslims, but bjp is bigger enemy of muslims than congress. Abdul aziz and these hired ladies might have forgotten that during the victory procession by bjp members they attacked Muslims, their shops, places of worships etc. Are these hired ladies and Abdul Aziz are blind/deaf or have sold themselves to bjp for the sake of some money. Shame on you ladies/Abdul Aziz. Dont act like Munafiqs. BJP is using you for vote bank also and will kick you out once they come to power. May Allah give you hidayat and right way of thinking. Dont ruin your present life and the life after death for money and praise/glory/appreciation.

abdul
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Saturday, 1 Oct 2016

minorities women uplift bjp after that BJP uplift you parda then you come to know the habit of BJP be aware of BJP and ABDUL AZIZ

jeevan nandan
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Saturday, 1 Oct 2016

congress jindabad, bjp murdabad.

karan singh
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Saturday, 1 Oct 2016

all minorities should support bjp then only bjp can fully uplift india.

Mohammed Niyaz
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Saturday, 1 Oct 2016

yes we know about this, still we support congress till our death.

Vinod Biruve
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Saturday, 1 Oct 2016

bjp doing actually good for minorities, but congress always used them for vote bank, that they will never understand.

Mohammed
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Saturday, 1 Oct 2016

What bjp showed towards minority is more than enough....now since u hv been a silly post, you don't try to show off

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Educational institutions in Mangaluru that rely on the popular Mangala Stadium for their annual sports events are bracing for an inconvenience as the city's key sporting venue is set to close its gates for a significant upgrade. The stadium is expected to be unavailable for approximately two months starting from January 15, 2026.

The closure is necessitated by a proposed overhaul of the stadium's facilities, with a special focus on upgrading the synthetic track. Pradeep Dsouza, Assistant Director of the District of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES), Dakshina Kannada, confirmed the development.

"Experts have visited the stadium, conducted a thorough inspection, and have given the go-ahead for a complete makeover," Dsouza stated. "Funds have been allocated for the project, and we are currently awaiting the final green signal from state officials to commence the work. We anticipate that the work will likely begin in the second week of January. Consequently, we have stopped renting out the stadium to colleges and other organizations in preparation for the upgrade."

The timing presents a logistical challenge for colleges, as many schools have already concluded their sports meets.

"Colleges will now be organizing their events and will need to find alternative locations to host their sports meets," Dsouza added. He suggested a few potential venues, including the Dakshina Kannada police ground, University College grounds, Panambur grounds, Swaraj Maidan in Moodbidri, and the Mangalore University sports grounds in Konaje.

However, many institutions note that finding a comparable venue will be difficult. While the DK police ground and University College grounds are closer to the city center, they do not possess the extensive facilities and infrastructure offered by Mangala Stadium.

Dr. P Dayananda Pai - P Satisha Govt First Grade College, Carstreet, is one such institution dependent on the stadium. Principal Jayakar Bhandary expressed hope for a swift completion of the work. "We expect the work to be completed at the earliest. If not, we will be forced to look for other venues to host the sports day for our students," Bhandary said, highlighting the pressing need for the city's main sporting facility.

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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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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: Public transport in Mangaluru is set for a state-led transformation as the government moves to deploy 100 new electric govt buses to replace unreliable private services. The initiative aims to provide a dependable alternative to private operators who have been frequently "cutting trips," leaving thousands of commuters stranded.

The announcement was made by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV during a public phone-in session. The move specifically targets routes where private bus service has become erratic, ensuring that citizens no longer have to rely on a fluctuating private sector for their daily commute.

Restoring the Govt Presence

The transport crisis was brought to the forefront by Ramayya, a resident of Bajal, who highlighted a growing trend of private buses skipping morning and night trips. With the previous KSRTC (govt) services discontinued, residents have been left without a fallback option.

To fix this, the DC confirmed that the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme will bring 100 government-owned electric buses to the city:

•    Phased Deployment: The first 50 of the new 100 government buses are scheduled to arrive by March 2026.

•    State Infrastructure: Two new government depots, including one at Mudipu, are being prepared for operations.

•    Recruitment: The state has already begun training a new batch of government bus drivers to ensure the fleet is operational the moment it arrives.

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