Maruti Suzuki Autocross 2012' on Jan 7, 8

January 5, 2012

Mangalore, January 5: Mangalore Motor Sports Association (MMSA) will be organising 'Maruti Suzuki Autocross 2012' for two and four wheelers on January 7 and 8, 2012.

Informing about the event at a press meet here on Thursday Sudhir BK, President of MMSA, said it would be second event of Maruti Suzuki Autocross as the first event was held on October 15 and 16, 2011.

He said that the event would be organized at Bharat High School Grounds in Ullal.

Next Saturday will be the practice session and Sunday is the final race. Distance of the Dirt Track approximately 1KM, for two wheelers 5 to 7 laps per class. For four wheelers 2 laps for all classes and electronic laser time will be implemented for autocross, he said.

He said that more than 100 entries have already been confirmed from Bangalore, Mysore, Moodigere, Chikmagalur, Hassan, Coorg and Shimoga together.

He said that his Association has been organising motorsports events in Karnataka and the neighboring states for over ten years and has been very instrumental in promoting motorsports in the region.

In the past MMSA has organised major events like vintage car rally, dirt drag, TSD rallys, surf track racing, treasure hunt and many more, he said.

Office Bearers of this event UT Khader, Chairman, MMSA, Yathish Baikampady, Coordinator were also present in the press meet.

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

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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.

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Mangaluru NRI returning from Saudi Arabia arrested over Instagram post

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru police have arrested a 27-year-old NRI on his return from Saudi Arabia in connection with an Instagram post allegedly containing derogatory and provocative remarks about the Hindu religion, officials said on Monday.

The accused, Abdul Khader Nehad, a resident of Ulaibettu in Mangaluru, was working in Saudi Arabia when the post was uploaded, police said.

A suo motu case was registered at the Bajpe police station on October 11 after an allegedly offensive post circulated from the Instagram account ‘team_sdpi_2025’. Police said the content was flagged for being provocative and derogatory in nature.

During the investigation, technical analysis traced the Instagram post to Nehad, who was residing abroad at the time, a senior police officer said. Based on these findings, a Look Out Circular (LOC) was issued against him.

On December 14, Nehad arrived from Saudi Arabia at Calicut International Airport in Kerala, where he was taken into custody on arrival. Police said further investigation is underway.

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