II PU Arts Karnataka topper is daughter of a street side banana vendor

May 26, 2016

Ballari, May 26: Street-side banana vendor Basappa and his family were elated after his daughter Anita B topped in the PU Arts stream in the state. A student of Indu PU College, Kottur, Anita scored 585 out of 600.

“I had not expected to be the topper, but expected to be one among the five toppers. Since, I had studied well I was confident of scoring 580 marks,” she said.

An emotional Basappa, who sells banana in Kotturu town bus stand for livelihood, said, “I knew my daughter was studying well like her two brothers, but I did not know this girl would make this poor street vendor proud and honoured.”

As for her future plans Anita said, “I want to pursue BA for my graduation and want to become KAS officer. This is my dream.” Anitha used to study for six hours a day and her impressive marks card reflects this - Kannada: 97, Sanskrit: 97, Optional Kannada: 99, History: 96, Political Science: 96, Education: 99. Anita said she was thankful about the support she enjoyed from school and her family.
Anita's mother Kenchamma is a housewife, while her two brothers are also good at studies. Her Kannada teacher Mallikarjuna said he was proud of her achievement.

“Her brother Yuvaraj P. too had secured 91 per cent in Arts and might have guided Anita at home. Moreover, the last year's Arts Nethravathy is also her relative,” he added. “Recurrent power cuts during the exam season had forced her to prepare under kerosene lamps, candles and even under a streetlight,” Mallikarjuna recalled.

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Flight cancellations strand passengers overnight at Mangaluru Airport

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December 4,2025

Mangaluru: Chaos erupted at Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) after IndiGo flight 6E 5150, bound for Mumbai, was repeatedly delayed and ultimately cancelled, leaving around 100 passengers stranded overnight. The incident highlights the ongoing country-wide operational disruptions affecting the airline, largely due to the implementation of new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms for crew.

The flight was initially scheduled for 9:25 PM on Tuesday but was first postponed to 11:40 PM, then midnight, before being cancelled around 3:00 AM. Passengers expressed frustration over last-minute communication and the lack of clarity, with elderly and ailing travellers particularly affected. “Though the airline arranged food, there was no proper communication, leaving us confused,” said one family member.

An IndiGo executive at MIA cited the FDTL rules, designed to prevent pilot fatigue by limiting crew working hours, as the cause of the cancellation. While alternative arrangements, including hotel stays, were offered, about 100 passengers chose to remain at the airport, creating tension. A replacement flight was arranged but also faced delays due to the same constraints, finally departing for Mumbai around 1:45 PM on Wednesday. Passengers either flew, requested refunds, or postponed their travel.

The Mangaluru delay is part of a broader crisis for IndiGo. The airline has been forced to make “calibrated schedule adjustments”—a euphemism for widespread cancellations and delays—after stricter FDTL norms came into effect on November 1.

While an IndiGo spokesperson acknowledged unavoidable flight disruptions due to technology issues, operational requirements, and the updated crew rostering rules, the DGCA has intervened, summoning senior airline officials to explain the chaos and outline corrective measures.

The ripple effect has been felt across the country, with major hubs like Bengaluru and Mumbai reporting numerous cancellations. The Mangaluru incident underscores the systemic operational strain currently confronting India’s largest carrier, leaving passengers nationwide grappling with uncertainty and delays.

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