Nothing wrong in teaching English: Dr Acharya at Kannada convention

July 4, 2011

Udupi, July 3: Konkani, Kodava, Tulu and Beary languages, which co-exist with Kannada in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Coorg districts have not been a hurdle in the development of Kannada. Hence, there is nothing wrong in teaching English along with Kannada, opined Udupi District in-charge minister Dr VS Acharya.

He was speaking after inaugurating the Udupi Taluk Kannada Sahithya Sammelan, organized at Late Uliyaragoli Bhojaraja Shetty hall of Sri Laxmi Janardana Auditorium, Kaup on Sunday.

Dr Acharya said that the tradition of Kannada Scholars has been deteriorating, since the days Madras Province. Kannada scholars of those days have been the walking encyclopedias. Teachers can contribute a lot to the development of Kannada, he stressed.

Principal of DR TMA Pai College of Education Dr Mahabaleshwar Rao presided was the president of the convention.

Inaugurating the books stalls at the convention venue former Minister Vasanth V Salian stressed the need for taking up the study of litterateurs who contributed to the development of Kannada. He also demanded the government to build district level Kannada Bhavans in each districts.

Kaup MLA Lalaji R Mendon expressed happiness for the convention being held in Kaup constituency represented by him.

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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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