Search begins near Karwar after Navy aircraft with two officers crashes into sea

March 25, 2015

Karwar, Mar 25: The Indian Navy has started a full scale search and rescue operation to look for its two officers who have gone missing after a Navy Dornier plunged into the sea off the Karwar coast.

They incident took place on Wednesday night around 10 pm when the aircraft had gone for a routine training sortie.

“Last known position of the dornier was 25 nautical miles south South West off Goa (near Karwar) . One survivor has been rescued. Full scale search and rescue operation has been launched to locate two more officers (one pilot and one observer) , ” a release from the Navy read.

Of the two who are missing, one is a lady officer of the rank of the Lieutenant who was the observer on the dornier. Preliminary findings indicate that the plane developed some technical problems after which it plunged into the sea.

"Six Naval ships and four aircraft were immediately deployed for search which is still continuing to locate the two officers. The Navy has ordered a Board of Inquiry into the accident," a Navy press release said here.

The Dornier surveillance aircraft was on a routine training sortie when it 'ditched' at sea last night. The Naval air station at Goa lost communication with the aircraft at 10.02 PM, the release said.

The aircraft is feared to have ditched soon thereafter, it added.

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Mangaluru’s public transport revolution: 100 new govt electric buses to end private ‘trip-cutting’

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: Public transport in Mangaluru is set for a state-led transformation as the government moves to deploy 100 new electric govt buses to replace unreliable private services. The initiative aims to provide a dependable alternative to private operators who have been frequently "cutting trips," leaving thousands of commuters stranded.

The announcement was made by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV during a public phone-in session. The move specifically targets routes where private bus service has become erratic, ensuring that citizens no longer have to rely on a fluctuating private sector for their daily commute.

Restoring the Govt Presence

The transport crisis was brought to the forefront by Ramayya, a resident of Bajal, who highlighted a growing trend of private buses skipping morning and night trips. With the previous KSRTC (govt) services discontinued, residents have been left without a fallback option.

To fix this, the DC confirmed that the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme will bring 100 government-owned electric buses to the city:

• Phased Deployment: The first 50 of the new 100 government buses are scheduled to arrive by March 2026.

• State Infrastructure: Two new government depots, including one at Mudipu, are being prepared for operations.

• Recruitment: The state has already begun training a new batch of government bus drivers to ensure the fleet is operational the moment it arrives.

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