Hoax bomb scare delays flight at Bengaluru Airport

September 5, 2015

Bengaluru, Sep 5: Three flights were screened on Saturday after a hoax bomb threat was received early in the morning at the Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (KIAB).

"Three aircrafts operated by Lufthansa Airlines (LH 755), Saudi Aradia airlines (SV 5643) and Air France (AF 191) had to be screened for security, in line with the airport's constant commitment towards passenger safety and as prescribed by the guidelines laid out by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security. The aircrafts of these airlines have been thoroughly screened and were declared safe for operations," said BIAL spokesperson.

While the Lufthansa Airlines and the Saudi Arabia airlines departed, the Air France flight has been rescheduled at 22:15 hours tonight. All other flight operations continued to be normal at KIAB.

The airport authorities were put on alert after receiving bomb threats about six international flights in Delhi and Bengaluru.

As per reports, the Indira Gandhi International Airport received a call claiming that there were bombs in three international flights of Delhi and three of Bengaluru.

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Mangaluru’s public transport revolution: 100 new govt electric buses to end private ‘trip-cutting’

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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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