Karkala: Collision of 2 motorbikes claims 4 lives including 2 students

Udupi, May 8: A head on collision between two motorbikes claimed the lives of four youths, while a boy sustained critical injuries near Ajekar in Karkala taluk of Udupi district.

The deceased have been identified as Santhosh (23), Dinesh (18) from Naravi and Praveen (32) from Andaru and Sundara (50) from Kervashe. Vignesh, an 11-year-old boy is hospitalised with multiple injuries.

Santhosh, a pre-university student from Kasaragod and Dinesh, a B.Com student from Mangaluru, were proceeding towards Kuthloor from Hebri on a bike after attending a wedding function.

The other three were going on another motorbike in the opposite direction after purchasing some food items for a house warming ceremony.

Both motorbikes were collided while negotiating curve from opposite directions at Shirlalu Paduvettu near Ajekar. While Santosh, Dinesh and Praveen lost their lives on the spot, Sundara breathed his last on the way to a hospital in Manipal.

Over speed and carelessness is said to be the reason for the tragedy. Moreover, none of the pillion rider was wearing helmet, sources said.

A case has been registered at Ajekar police station and investigations are on.

Comments

Add new comment

Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.

Air India Express brings back Mangaluru–Muscat direct flights from March 2026

News Network

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.

Comments