Rai, Lobo supporters hold victory rallies; traffic chaos in Mangalore

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May 21, 2013

Mangalore, May 21: Two separate victory rallies were organised by Congress workers in Mangalore city and various parts of Bantwal constituency on Tuesday to celebrate the success of their leaders – Mangalore City South MLA J R Lobo and Bantwal MLA and Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment B Ramanath Rai.

Bantwal

Mr Rai, who returned to his constituency, Bantwal, for the first time after swearing-in as Minister, was accorded a rousing welcome by local Congress leaders and his fans.

The Congress leaders welcomed Mr Rai at Polali Dwara near Kaikamba. He was taken in procession on an open jeep through national highway at Kaikamba, BC Road, Meklar, Kalladka. The procession returned through Bantwal, BC Road before culminating at kaikamba Poonja Maidan.

Mangalore

A similar victory rally cum thanksgiving procession was organized in Mangalore city by the supporters of J R Lobo, the MLA of Mangalore City South constituency.

The procession commenced from Nehru Maidan in the heart of the city and passed through Jyothi Circle, Balmatta, Lower Bendore, Nanthoor, Bikarnakatta, and culminated at Cordel Church in Kulshekar.

Traffic was at a slow crawl for hours on all prominent roads of the city due to the procession.

Hundreds of Congress workers participated in both the processions.

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Mangaluru police issue alert over fake traffic fine payment Apps and links

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December 20,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 20: City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy has issued a high-alert warning to vehicle owners regarding a surge in cyber fraud targeting those looking to pay traffic violation fines. Fraudsters are reportedly exploiting recent government discount schemes on traffic penalties to deceive citizens.

The Scam: How Fraudsters Strike

Criminals are using SMS, WhatsApp, and social media to circulate suspicious links and APK files (Android application packages). They claim these apps allow users to pay e-challans at a discount.

• Device Hacking: Downloading these unauthorized apps gives hackers full access to the victim's smartphone.

• Financial Theft: Once the phone is compromised, fraudsters intercept OTPs and personal data to drain bank accounts.

• Phishing Sites: Fake websites mimicking official portals are also being used to harvest banking credentials.

Already, two residents within Mangaluru city limits have reported significant financial losses after falling victim to these fraudulent apps.

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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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