Tributes paid to Belthangady army martyr at M'lore Airport

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August 15, 2012

Mangalore, August 15: When the whole country is celebrating the 66th Independence Day on Wednesday, the family of Krishnappa Gowda, the soldier from Belthangady who was found dead at the border in Punjab, mourned his untimely death.

His body was brought from Punjab to Mangalore in a passenger flight today in a wooden crate. His younger brother Prakash, uncle Shyam Sundar and several relatives had come to receive his body at the Mangalore Airport. It has been learnt that he died in the crossfire that took place between India and Pakistan at Firozpur Zone near Indo-Pak border in Punjab on Sunday night.

At the airport, Dakshina Kannada District-in-charge minister C.T. Ravi, Deputy Speaker Yogish Bhat, MLC Monappa Bhandary, Zilla Panchayat CEO Dr. K.N. Vijayprakash, Mangalore City Corporation Commissioner Harish Kumar, Dakshina Kannada SP Abhishek Goyal paid homage to the dead Army officer.

29 year old Krishnappa was a non-commisioned officer in the Indian Army, who had gotten married exactly two months prior to his death, and had left home a month ago. He had been in the Army for 12 years and had been promoted to the post of a non-commissioned officer recently. His wife Latha is a lecturer at S.K.F. Industrial Centre at Moodbidri.

The deceased officer was a resident of Manjotty at Nada village in Belthangady taluk. He had two sisters and two younger brothers. His family received the news of his death on Monday.

So far, we have not heard from the district-in-charge, district officer or the Tahsildar. Only a couple of people like Pratap Simha Nayak (BJP leader) came up to us, said Mr. Shyam Sundar.

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Mangaluru police issue alert over fake traffic fine payment Apps and links

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December 20,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 20: City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy has issued a high-alert warning to vehicle owners regarding a surge in cyber fraud targeting those looking to pay traffic violation fines. Fraudsters are reportedly exploiting recent government discount schemes on traffic penalties to deceive citizens.

The Scam: How Fraudsters Strike

Criminals are using SMS, WhatsApp, and social media to circulate suspicious links and APK files (Android application packages). They claim these apps allow users to pay e-challans at a discount.

• Device Hacking: Downloading these unauthorized apps gives hackers full access to the victim's smartphone.

• Financial Theft: Once the phone is compromised, fraudsters intercept OTPs and personal data to drain bank accounts.

• Phishing Sites: Fake websites mimicking official portals are also being used to harvest banking credentials.

Already, two residents within Mangaluru city limits have reported significant financial losses after falling victim to these fraudulent apps.

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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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