Uppinangady college remains closed after clash; preventive measures in place

July 27, 2013

Uppinangady, Jul 27: Uppinangady Government First Grade College, which had witnessed clashes between students on Thursday, remained closed on Friday and Saturday. College authorities said that the two day holiday aimed to prevent the recurrence of communal clashes.

The reserve police also have been deployed in front of the college over the last two days.

Superintendent of Police Abhishek Goyal has advised the college administration to conduct a meeting between students, parents and faculty members to ensure resolution of the issue without violence.

Sensitive colleges

Meanwhile, the Department of Collegiate Education has identified seven colleges in Puttur, Bantwal, Sullia, Uppinangadi, Bellare, Vittal and Belthangady as 'sensitive', with a record of communal violence.

Devanand Gaonkar, Joint Director the Department said his report will emphasise on the use of technology to bring order in the colleges. His suggestions include the use of CCTV cameras – which he said will be installed soon in the colleges, conducting regular legal awareness programmes for the students and the formation of a coordination committee for speedy resolution of disputes.

“Students and teachers will be told to immediately send messages to the Principal if an issue arises. This is to nip the menace at bud,” he said.

Four cases; nine arrests

Jurisdictional Uppinangady police have booked four cases in connection with Thursday's clashes that erupted after Ranjith, a Commerce student harassed a girl belonging to another community inside the college.

Police sources said that four cases have been filed- by the girl who had been allegedly harassed; one by the Principal of the college, Subrahmanya K, regarding damage of property; and one each by the groups involved in the clashes.

In connection with the above cases, a total of nine students had been arrested, and all have been released on bail.

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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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