North Malabar Chamber of Commerce delegation visits NMPT

July 19, 2012

Mangalore, July 19: A high level delegation from the North Malabar Chamber of Commerce (NMCC), Kannur, visited the New Mangalore Port Trust on Thursday.

The delegation headed by was headed by NMCC President Vinod Narayan, and comprised of Secretary C.V. Deepak, Treasurer P.P. Shamim, International Director Maheshchandra Baliga and committee members

A meeting was arranged with the Port Management, wherein representatives from the Kanara Chamber, Shipping Agents, Main Line/Feeder Line Operators, Customs, etc participated and had a fruitful discussion on the possibility of moving import/export cargo through New Mangalore Port. T.S.N. Murthy, IRS , Dy.Chairman, welcomed the gathering and explained the purpose of the meeting .

Dr. P. Tamilvanan, Chairman, NMPT while presenting the facilities available at the Port has appealed the delegation to make use of the excellent facilities available at NMP for handling any type of cargo at economical rates. He has recalled the Trade Meet conducted at Kannur during February 2012 and the follow up action taken so far

Vinod Narayan assured to prevail upon the exporters and importers from the Kannur region to mobilize the cargo through NMP which is very near to them. He added that cargoes worth Rs.500 crores like timber, edible oil , scrap, plywood, coir, textiles etc. which are imported/exported in the north Malabar region could be routed through New Mangalore Port after detailed discussion with the agents of Mangalore.

After the meeting the members were taken around the Port area to appraise themselves on the cargo handling operations and infrastructure availability.

D. Mahadeviah, Traffic Manager i/c has thanked all the port users, main line operations, feeder line operators, customs and the delegates from the Kannur Chamber for attending the meet. Shri Nownith Kumar, Dy.Traffic Manager, NMPT has co-ordinated the programme

Muhmmed Ameen, newly elected president of the Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry was felicitated by the Chairman on the occasion.

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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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Mangaluru: Youth arrested for misleading Instagram post targeting police

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: The Mangaluru CEN police have arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly posting provocative and misleading content on an Instagram page named “mr_a_titude”, targeting the Bajpe police.

Mangaluru Commissioner of Police Sudheer Kumar Reddy C H identified the arrested as Abhishek M, a resident of Katipalla in Mangaluru.

A case has been registered at the Bajpe Police Station under Sections 353(1)(c), 353(2), 56, and 57 read with Section 189 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in connection with the post.

According to police, the accused uploaded a photograph of a hotel on the Instagram page and alleged that accused persons in a murder case under the Bajpe police jurisdiction were being given “royal treatment” by the police, including being served beef meals daily from the hotel.

The post further accused the police of supporting criminals, misusing their authority, and betraying public trust. Police said the content was provocative in nature and aimed at inciting public outrage against the police.

Following the post, a case was registered at the Bajpe police station, and further investigation was transferred to the CEN police station.

Police records indicate that the accused has a criminal history, with multiple cases registered against him, including murder, attempt to murder, assault, and robbery at the Surathkal Police Station, and one case at the Kaup Police Station.

The Commissioner said the accused was traced and arrested using technical evidence.

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