New matrimonial portal, mobile app launched

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April 13, 2018

Mangaluru, Apr 13: A new matrimonial portal dedicated for Muslim community has come into existence. The portal, nikahpartner.com and its mobile were launched today at a formal function at Hotel Ocean Pearl in the city.

A release issued by the developers stated that nikahpartner.com has been designed to offer Muslim community a user-friendly match making experience with improved navigation and functionality while allowing families to see the details of the brides and grooms.

Speaking after formally launching the website, Abdul Rauf Puthige, Chairman of Talent Research Foundation, asked the youth to come forward and contribute for the society using both offline and online tools which will beneficial for all.

Hameed Kanknady, founder of nikahpartner.com, welcomed briefed the audience the need of digital tool to communicate between two hearts and two families. He said social organizations and social workers are the inspiration to build such a communication tool.

Suhail Kandak, community activist, launched the mobile application. The website and application are developed by Komquest Solutions.

On the same occasion, Abdul Rauf Puthige was felicitated on behalf of Nande Penghal team by Suhail Kandak for the successful innovative campaign conducted in Dakshina Kannada district.

Haneef Khan Kodaje, member of Muslim Central Committee, awarded Vartha Bharathi for its contribution in the field of media.

Abdul Ravoof Corporator, MCC, awarded young Moosa Faisal for obtaining Google and Facebook certification at the age of 17. Sahil Zaheer of Platform Production compered the event.

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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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