Yet to decide on Karnataka’s recommendation on Lingayat religion: Centre tells HC

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June 20, 2018

Bengaluru, Jun 20: The government of India has told the High Court of Karnataka that the recommendation made in March this year by the State government for granting minority religion status for Lingayat and Veerashaiva-Lingayat communities is being deliberated and no decision had been taken in this regard.

Meanwhile, in a statement submitted to the court on the demand for a separate religion status for Veerashaiva-Lingayat community, the Ministry of Minority Affairs has pointed out that demand for separate religion status for Veerashaiva-Lingayat under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992, had been made several times in the past.

However, the said requests were examined in consultation with the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) and the Ministry of Law and Justice, and it was observed by the NCM, after considering the socio-historic perspective of the said community, that Veerashaiva-Lingayat is a sect of Hindus and is not an independent religion.

“It was also observed by the national commission that if Veerashaiva-Lingayat is treated as a separate religion by providing minority status, then all Scheduled Castes professing Veerashaiva-Lingayat sect will lose their constitutional status as the Scheduled Castes can only be from Hindu, Buddhist, and Sikh religions.”

The Ministry also submitted to the court a copy of the November 14, 2013 communication from the Office of the Registrar General of India stating that the demand made by the All-India Veerashaiva Mahasabha is apparently not logical and correct, while reiterating the earlier decision that Veerashaiva-Lingayat is a sect of Hindus and not an independent religion.

Noticing that the Union government has not taken any decision, a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Dinesh Maheshwari and Justice Krishna S. Dixit adjourned till August 29 the petitions seeking declaration from the court that the State government and the State Minorities Commission have no powers to examine the demand for a separate religion or minority religion.

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Its not over or stopped for starting again

Lingayat issue started again..

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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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Post-Sabarimala pilgrimage drinking party turns fatal in Udupi; youth killed in midnight brawl

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December 15,2025

Udupi, Dec 15: What was meant to be a post-pilgrimage gathering turned tragic in Padukere village of Brahmavar taluk, Udupi district, late Sunday night, when a clash among youths escalated into a fatal assault, leaving one man dead.

The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Santosh Mogaveera, a resident of Padukere.

According to preliminary information, the incident took place during a late-night drinking party involving a group of local youths who had recently returned after completing their pilgrimage to the Sabarimala shrine. An argument reportedly broke out among the group and soon escalated into a violent confrontation.

During the ensuing brawl, Santosh Mogaveera was allegedly assaulted and collapsed at the spot after sustaining serious injuries. He was rushed by local residents to a private hospital in Brahmavar, where doctors declared him dead.

On receiving information, senior police officials, including Brahmavar Circle Inspector Gopikrishna, Kota Police Sub-Inspector Praveen Kumar T, Station ASI Manthesh Jabagoudar, and head constables Pradeep and Ashok, visited the spot and conducted an inspection.

Police have taken four youths into custody in connection with the incident. A case has been registered at the Kota police station, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact sequence of events leading to the death.

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