Puttur: St Philomena College celebrates Diamond Jubilee

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September 21, 2017

Puttur, Sept 21: The inaugural function of Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of St Philomena College Puttur was held on Thursday in college quadrangle.

Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment and District in Charge Mr. B Ramanatha Rai in his inaugural address said, ‘Today, education has become the right of every citizen. However, in India less than 20 percent of the population can afford to have the benefit of higher education. Good education always plays an important role in determining the social justice.’

Vicar General of Mangaluru Diocese and Vice President of CBE Rt Rev. Msgr Denis Moral Prabhu V G blessed the Diamond Jubilee by lighting the lamp and delivered the presidential address.

Alumnus and former Vice Chancellor of Karnataka State Open University and Hampi Kannada University Prof. B A Viveka Rai delivered felicitation address.

Vice Chancellor of Mangalore University Prof. K Byrappa participated as the chief guest.

The Post Master General of South Karnataka Region, Bangalore Mr. S Rajendra Kumar released the Diamond Jubilee Special Postal Cover.

The MLA of Puttur constituency and Parliamentary Secretary to Chief Minister, Government of Karnataka Mrs. Shakunthala T Shetty released ‘My Stamp’.

The Secretary of CBE Very Rev. Fr Gerald D’Souza released the Text Book on Financial Accounting authored by Prof. Maxim Carl, HoD of Commerce.
The Opposition Chief Whip, Legislative Council, Government of Karnataka Capt. Ganesh Karnik launched ‘Diamond Jubilee Project’.

The Chief Whip, Legislative Council, Government of Karnataka Mr. Ivan D’Souza participated as the guest of honour and expressed his best wishes.

Joint Director of Collegiate Education, Mangalore Region Prof. Udayashankar H and Deputy Director of Pre University Education, Mangalore Mr. K R Thimmayya participated as guests of honour.

The Campus Director Rev. Dr Antony Prakash Monteiro, Vice President of Mae de Deus Church Mr. J P Rodrigues, President of PTA Mr. Lawrence Lobo, President of PTA of PU College Mr. Durgaprasad Rai and President of Old students Association Mr. Jayaraj Bhandary graced the occasion.

The members of Performing Arts Association presented the prayer song. The Correspondent Very Rev. Fr Alfred J Pinto welcomed the gathering. The Principal Prof. Leo Noronha presented the glimpses of 60 years of the college. The Principal of PU College Rev. Fr Vijay Lobo proposed the vote of thanks. The HoD of English Mrs. Bharathi S Rai and Lecturer in Commerce Mr. Rahul compered the programme.

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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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