No need to panic over second wave of corona as govt has taken measures: Kota Shrinivas Poojari

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December 26, 2020

Mangaluru, Dec 26: Dakshina Kannada District-in-Charge Minister Kota Shrinivas Poojari today said that there is no need to get panic over second wave of Corona but to take all precautionary measures to check the spread of the virus.

Speaking to newsmen here on Saturday, he assured people that the Health department has taken all measures to tackle the second wave in January and February. The government guidelines dictate that 2950 RT PCR tests be conducted in the district daily, advising that 3350 samples should be tested daily till February.

A district war room will be set up to trace the second wave with a team of communicable disease experts. Ambulance, ICU and ventilators will be readied to treat the patients. With the help of NGOs, Covid care centres should be readied in the district. After reviewing the Covid-19 situation, a decision will be taken regarding the opening of schools.

The district authorities will also draw a blueprint of the vaccine administration plan, once it becomes available in the State. Swimming pools will not be opened until February end. Religious meets, mass gathering and celebrations are restricted in the district. Only 200 people are allowed to take part in public programs while only 25 persons can take part in final rites, he added.

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Stranded, hungry, and helpless: Last-minute cancellation of Dammam flight sparks chaos at Mangaluru Airport

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November 24,2025

Mangaluru, Nov 24: The original departure time of 11.10 pm was a distant memory for scores of Dammam-bound passengers at Mangaluru International Airport last Friday night, as their Air India Express flight was abruptly cancelled at the eleventh hour, sparking hours of frustration and chaos.

The flight, IX 885, initially scheduled to depart at 11.10 pm on November 22, was subject to two back-to-back reschedules—first pushed to 11.45 pm and then significantly postponed to 1.40 am—before the final, crushing announcement of cancellation was made. For the travellers, many of whom are likely expatriate workers with tight schedules, the last-minute change marked the beginning of a distressing ordeal.

"There was no drinking water, no food, and absolutely no proper guidance. We were left stranded like refugees," complained a stranded passenger.

According to multiple passenger accounts, the airline's ground staff failed to provide adequate support or essential amenities following the cancellation. Complaints poured in about the total absence of drinking water, food provisions, and any reliable guidance from the carrier's representatives. Travellers alleged they were left stranded for a considerable period, with no immediate arrangements or clear communication offered regarding accommodation or alternative travel to send them back home.

The incident has highlighted serious concerns over the carrier's contingency planning and customer service protocols during flight disruptions at one of India's key international gateways. The airline is yet to issue a comprehensive statement addressing the alleged lapse in passenger care.

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