Mangaluru: Mayor leads drive against shops, restaurants without trade license

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November 8, 2020

Mangaluru, Nov 8: Officials of Mangaluru City Corporation led by Mayor Diwakar today launched a drive against shops, restaurants and other business premises that carry out business without obtaining trade license from the city corporation.

The team visited restaurants, fruit stalls, eateries and shops in the city. Officials verified building license, trade license and other documents pertaining to buildings and shops.

Diwakar said that shops and buildings that continue without license will be shut down. “We have commenced a drive to check the building license and trade license of shops in the city. The commissioner will initiate action to shut down buildings and shops in case they don’t have valid license,” Diwakar said.

He added that the city corporation has received several complaints of building contractors encroaching public places including roads and footpaths in the city.

“Buildings are constructed on encroached public places and they are used for various purposes. Pedestrians are facing difficulties due to the encroachment of footpaths and people are not able to park their vehicles. In the wake of complaints from the public, I have directed officials of the revenue and town planning departments to act immediately. Officials have been directed to vacate all such encroachments in the city immediately,” Diwakar said.

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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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