If alive, Kuvempu wouldn't have let Shah visit Kuppali: Siddaramaiah

DHNS

April 4, 2018

Shivamogga, Apr 4: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said that if poet laureate Kuvempu was alive, the writer would not have allowed BJP president Amit Shah to visit Kuppali, the native place of the poet.

Referring to Shah's recent visit to Kuppali, the chief minister said Kuvempu believed in 'universal man' concept and advocated communal harmony through his works. But, Shah's beliefs are against it, Siddaramaiah said at a rally here.

He appealed to voters of Shivamogga no to back the BJP in the coming polls as its state president B S Yeddyurapppa has tarnished the image of the district by indulging in corruption. Three other former chief ministers who hailed from the district, the late Kadidal Manjappa, the late S Baggarappa and the late J H Patel did not sully the image of the district when they were in power.

Referring to areca growers' issue, the chief minister said Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel has stated in Parliament that arecanut was injurious to health. It seems that she has no idea that areca is different from gutka. He assured that the Congress is committed to safeguard the interests of areca growers.

He said he had released Rs 85 crore for the welfare of areca growers.

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Stranded, hungry, and helpless: Last-minute cancellation of Dammam flight sparks chaos at Mangaluru Airport

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November 24,2025

Mangaluru, Nov 24: The original departure time of 11.10 pm was a distant memory for scores of Dammam-bound passengers at Mangaluru International Airport last Friday night, as their Air India Express flight was abruptly cancelled at the eleventh hour, sparking hours of frustration and chaos.

The flight, IX 885, initially scheduled to depart at 11.10 pm on November 22, was subject to two back-to-back reschedules—first pushed to 11.45 pm and then significantly postponed to 1.40 am—before the final, crushing announcement of cancellation was made. For the travellers, many of whom are likely expatriate workers with tight schedules, the last-minute change marked the beginning of a distressing ordeal.

"There was no drinking water, no food, and absolutely no proper guidance. We were left stranded like refugees," complained a stranded passenger.

According to multiple passenger accounts, the airline's ground staff failed to provide adequate support or essential amenities following the cancellation. Complaints poured in about the total absence of drinking water, food provisions, and any reliable guidance from the carrier's representatives. Travellers alleged they were left stranded for a considerable period, with no immediate arrangements or clear communication offered regarding accommodation or alternative travel to send them back home.

The incident has highlighted serious concerns over the carrier's contingency planning and customer service protocols during flight disruptions at one of India's key international gateways. The airline is yet to issue a comprehensive statement addressing the alleged lapse in passenger care.

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