Metro train for Mangaluru, Mysuru? BMRCL likely to take up viability study

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February 8, 2019

Mangaluru, Feb 8: Apart from announcing extension of metro rail link in Bengaluru, the Karnataka state budget presented today by chief minister H D Kumaraswamy has promised to conduct a viability studies for building metro rail projects other cities such as Mysuru, Mangaluru and Hubballi-Dharwad.

Considering the decadal gap between viability studies and the actual implementation of the project in Bengaluru, the tier-2 cities may have a long way to go. However, a step towards that direction is no less welcome considering the exponential population growth they have witnessed over the last two decades.

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), which has studied the feasibility and prepared the detailed project report for KR Puram-Silk Board, Nagawara-Airport and other Phase 3 lines, is likely to take up studies in other cities as well.

Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy has also announced studies to implement parking rules in the tier 2 cities for streamlining traffic management at a time where an increasing number of vehicles are hitting the roads across the state.

The budget also announces setting up of automated vehicle testing and certification centres in Davanagere, Hoskote and Maddur cities. The centres will be similar to the one that has come up at Nelamangala at a cost of Rs 15 crore.

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Saudi-Kerala AIE flight diverted to Mangaluru for medical emergency

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December 2,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 2: Mangaluru International Airport responded to a medical emergency late on Monday night. Air India Express flight IX 522, travelling from Riyadh to Thiruvananthapuram, was diverted to Mangaluru Airport after a passenger in his late 30s experienced a medical emergency on board.

The Airport’s Operations Control Centre received an alert regarding the passenger’s health condition. The airport activated its emergency response protocol, mobilising the airport medical team and coordinating with stakeholders including CISF, immigration, and customs.

Upon landing, airport medical personnel attended to the passenger, assessed his condition, and arranged to shift him to a local tertiary-care hospital for further treatment. The passenger’s relatives accompanied the passenger, who incidentally received necessary medical care on board, which helped stabilise the situation.

Following the handling of the emergency, the flight departed for Thiruvananthapuram at 2:05 am on Tuesday.

"We appreciate the cooperation of all parties involved, and this incident reaffirms our ongoing commitment to prioritising passenger safety and readiness to respond to unforeseen emergencies with professionalism and care," the Airport spokesperson said.

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