SDPI’s Ilyas Mohammad Thumbay files nomination papers from Dakshina Kannada

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March 25, 2019

Mangaluru, Mar 25: Ilyas Mohammad Thumbay, the Social Democratic Party of India candidate for Dakshina Kannada Lok Sabha constituency, filed his nomination papers today.

The SDPI seized the opportunity to show its strength by holding a rally from Hampankatta to the office of Deputy Commissioner. Apart from leaders of the party, hundreds of workers also took part.

Deputy Commissioner Sasikanth Senthil, who is also the returning officer, received the nomination papers. SDPI leaders Devanur Putnanjayya, Riyaz Farangipete, Akram Hasan and Ataullah Jokatte were present.

It could be recalled here that SDPI candidate (Haneef Khan Kodaje) had finished third in Dakshina Kannada in 2014 Lok Sabha polls.

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Voting for SDPI is like voting for BJP.

So be smart and please vote for Congress so muslim votes are not wasted.

We had enough of BJP for the past 10 years. for a better future for Muslims vote for Congress.

A change a require in Mangalore. Mr. Ilyas is an far better candidate than others

Please don't withdraw the nomination, if you withdraw then definitely congress will lose for sure.

no more same annoying dialogue!

Abdul Gafoor Bhai, vote SDPI in APRIL for a real alternative ...

SDPI should take back thier nomination as there is a easy chance for BJP to sweep as congress and SDPI votes will divide.. SDPI should re think as they do not have enough supporters

good decision....all muslim must vote for SDPI...

in DK we have 6 lak hindu and 6 lak muslim face to face number...

rest 2 lak christ & 2 lak dalith also 1 lak unknow...

if muslim+dalit+christ unite...no one can break the chain forever...

all the best ilyas sir...

Why though! They will get around 1-2% which might be a deciding factor.

Probably, SDPI should really think about the future of the region, as well as the country, this time.

A Gatbhandan is really needed now!

Good for BJP

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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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