Common Effluent Treatment Plant inaugurated

July 30, 2011

Mangalore, July 30: Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP), a joint undertaking of the Fishmeal and Oil Manufactures Association (FOMA) was inaugurated by A S Sadashiviah, Chairman, Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) at Kotepura Ullal near here on Sunday.

Speaking on the occasion Mr Sadashiviah commended the work of FOMA and said that only Mangalore has a CETP apart from Bangalore and Doddaballapur.

The plant can process 400 Kilo-litres of waste water per day and considerably reduce the pollution caused by the effluents of these factories, he said.

Coastal eco-system is very sensitive and necessary pre-cautions should be taken to prevent oil spills, he pointed out adding that the Government has taken several steps to reduce pollution near the sea.

Commenting on the Municipal Solid waste Management of the town, he opined that there needs to be a more scientific approach in waste management. It is not wise to dump solid waste of cities in rural areas, he said.

Mangalore daily garbage, with a scientific approach can produce up to 10-13 MHz of energy, he noted.

He said that production of electricity from waste is successfully practiced in Salem and Pune. There is also an initiative to bring similar units in all major cities.

“E-waste poses a great threat for environment today as it is poisonous. We should adopt recycling techniques to prevent it”, he observed.

Unless we contribute to reducing pollution we cannot give a good environment children and grand-children, he said.

U T Khader, MLA, Mangalore, Shawkath Showry, President, FOMA, Chandrahas Ullal, local BJP leader, and Vijaykumar, Board Member, KSPCB were among the dignitaries present during the occasion.

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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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