Mangaluru: New civil service academy launched to train UPSC aspirants

October 4, 2016

Mangaluru, Oct 4: With an aim of training the aspirants of UPSC examinations, the city based Ace Foundation has launched Karnire - Ace Civil Service Academy' at mission compound, Balmatta, here.

Moulana Shamsuddin Kasimi, founder president of ILMI- AK IAS Academy and khazi of Chennai inaugurated the Academy. In his inaugural address he said that, hard and smart work along with patience is the utmost requirements to reach the goals of IAS/IPS etc.

He advised youth of the Muslim community not to run after fast money by opting for foreign employment instead, to take the advantage of plenty of opportunities in Government employment from the top post like IAS to other lower posts.

“These government employments are permanent and secured ones compared to gulf jobs,” he said.

U Nissar Ahmed, Rtd. IGP, spoke about the necessity of bringing awareness in the youngsters and their parents of the community regarding government service.

A B Ibrahim, the Commissioner of Karnataka Housing Board and former DC of Dakshina Kannada, spoke on the occasion. S M Rasheed Haji, Chairman D.K.Dist. Wakf advisory committee, K S Syed Haji Karnire, chairman of the Academy, Trustees of Ace Foundation P B A Razak, Abubaker Siddik, B S Mohammed Basheer, Imthiaz Khateeb, K.S.Ashraf Karnire and Syed Siraj were present.

Siraj Ahmed of Inland Group, Mansoor Ahmed of Azad Group and Abdul Rauf Puthige of Viswash Bawa Builders jointly donated the library to the Academy.

Saduddin Salihi, president of the Ace Foundation, presided over the function and the Nazeer Ahmed Director of the Academy proposed vote of thanks. Abdul Ahad Sheik, a student of the Academy compered the programme.

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MASHA ALLAH,,,,,,,,,,,Great step, this is the need of the hour & look forward for more people from our community to get success thru this academy.

Congratulations
Masha Allah very good step.
May Allah bless you great success.

Commendable work. It is a unique project and need of the hour.
All the best keep it up. May Allah bless this Academy with great success. Aameen.

Congratulations, Really Great Achievements in our Beary Community to grow up coming young Generations. Best Wishes for Ace Foundation Karnire.

Good Move.

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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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Post-Sabarimala pilgrimage drinking party turns fatal in Udupi; youth killed in midnight brawl

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December 15,2025

Udupi, Dec 15: What was meant to be a post-pilgrimage gathering turned tragic in Padukere village of Brahmavar taluk, Udupi district, late Sunday night, when a clash among youths escalated into a fatal assault, leaving one man dead.

The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Santosh Mogaveera, a resident of Padukere.

According to preliminary information, the incident took place during a late-night drinking party involving a group of local youths who had recently returned after completing their pilgrimage to the Sabarimala shrine. An argument reportedly broke out among the group and soon escalated into a violent confrontation.

During the ensuing brawl, Santosh Mogaveera was allegedly assaulted and collapsed at the spot after sustaining serious injuries. He was rushed by local residents to a private hospital in Brahmavar, where doctors declared him dead.

On receiving information, senior police officials, including Brahmavar Circle Inspector Gopikrishna, Kota Police Sub-Inspector Praveen Kumar T, Station ASI Manthesh Jabagoudar, and head constables Pradeep and Ashok, visited the spot and conducted an inspection.

Police have taken four youths into custody in connection with the incident. A case has been registered at the Kota police station, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact sequence of events leading to the death.

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