Overtake bid results in serial accident

August 23, 2011

Mangalore, August 23: In a filmy-style serial accident involving four speedy vehicles on the Mangalore-Suratkal road, at least six persons including a bus driver were injured.

The accident occurred near the office of Aravind Motors Pvt Ltd near Kulur at around 9:00 am when a passenger bus plying form State Bank Bus Terminus to Kunjattabail, in a bid to over-take a series of vehicles hit an auto-rickshaw, which in turn hit a Maruti Zen car.

After hitting the auto-rickshaw the bus driver lost control over his vehicle and again hit a speedy 407 tempo.

All four vehicles were damaged in the accident. The bus driver Rakshit (27), a resident of Kunjattabai has been admitted to a private hospital in the city.

A case has been registered at Kavoor police station

Two killed

In two separate cases of fatal road accidents reported from Puttur traffic police station two persons including a pedestrian were died on Monday.

Dinesh Rai, pedestrian died on spot when a mini-lorry collided against him at Haradi Bannur village in Puttur taluk.

Lokayya Naik driving a motorcycle was killed and Kanthappa Naik, pillion rider injured when a pick-up van collided against motorcycle they were travelling in at Shivagiri Nagar of Karaya village in Belthangady taluk.

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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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