Journalist who exposed influential seer’s ‘misdeeds’ gets threat calls

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September 8, 2017

Karwar, Sept 8: Sachidanand Hegde, a local journalist, is receiving threat calls from a number, displayed as only ‘unknown’ on his phone, in the past one week.

Addressing a media conference on Thursday, Hegde said that the continuous threat calls have caused concern among his family members.

He said that had been exposing the ‘misdeeds’ of the Hosanagar Ramachandrapur Mutt pontiff Raghaveshwara Bharati, of late, and that may be the reason why he is receiving the calls.

Hegde had been working as a reporter and editor. Now, he has continued as a writer to highlight the ills of the society on social media. The journalist said he had so far received 25 threat calls.

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Why our hindu brothers still believe in such babas when their own scriptures says NA TASYA PRATIMA ASTI (There is no image of God) God is one, Look for him, If U are honest, U will find him (No need to fall trap to such babas)

There are many cheddis in police department. so no use of probe

Cyber police can trace and catch him

Siddu and team washing hands by putting everything on PM's head.

These all comes under Modi rule benefits. Nobody should not question him. Shame

Under modi rule, these "unknown" saffron goons wont get punishment, even after having strong evidences

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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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‘Profit’ trap: Mangaluru trader duped of ₹33.1 lakh in online App scam

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December 7,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 7: A 34-year-old fruit and vegetable trader in Mangaluru has reportedly lost ₹33.1 lakh after falling victim to an online investment scam run through a fake mobile app.

Police said the scam began in September, when the victim received a link on Facebook. Clicking it connected him to a WhatsApp number, where an unidentified person introduced a high-return investment scheme and instructed him to download an app.

To build trust, the fraudster asked him to invest ₹30,000 on September 24. The trader soon received ₹34,000 as “profit,” convincing him the scheme was genuine. Over the next two months, he transferred money in multiple instalments via Google Pay and IMPS to different scanner codes and bank accounts shared by the scammers. Between September 24 and December 3, he ended up sending a total of ₹33.1 lakh.

When he later requested a refund of his investment and promised returns, the scammers demanded additional payments, claiming he needed to pay a “service tax” first. Even after he paid a small amount, no money was returned, and the scammers continued pressuring him for more.

A case has been registered at the CEN Crime Police Station.

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