Harekala Hajabba deserves Padmashree, says DC

June 27, 2014

Mangalore, Jun 27: The third edition of Kannada book Aparoopada Samaja Sevaka Harekala Hajabba ' (Rare social worker Harekala Hajabba) was released in a simple ceremony held at Talent Auditorium in the city on Friday. Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner A B Ibrahim formally released the book.

Written by budding Kannada author Ismath Pajeer and published by Talent Research Foundation, the book sheds light on the impressive achievements of illiterate Hajabba, an orange vendor from Harekala village of Mangalore, who has become a harbinger of educational revolution.

Speaking on the occasion Mr Ibrahim opined that Mr Hajabba, who was conferred with Karnataka Rajyotsava award in 2013, must also be conferred with Padmashree, the fourth highest civilian award in the Republic of India.

“The name of Kannada poet Kayyara Kinyanna Rai has already been recommended for Padmashree award. If we consider the achievements of Mr Hajabba, we feel that he also deserves Padmashree honour,” said Mr Ibrahim.

After speaking on the book Balila Krishna Shastri said that the state should appoint competent English teachers in government schools to attract students.

Presiding over the programme builder and social activist Abdul Rauf Puttige said that Mr Hajabba 's selflessness, dedication and commitment should be role model for all the people in the society.

Students – Nagma, Maimoona, Ravikiran, Sonia– who exhibited their talent in education amidst financial difficulties were recognized and given financial assistance on the occasion.

Writer Ismat Pajeer and Herekala Hajabba were also present in the programme.

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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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