Mangaluru: With all-women crew Air India Express flight takes off to Dammam

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March 8, 2016

Mangaluru, Mar 8: The Air India Express on Tuesday operated its Mangaluru-Dammam flight with all-women crew to celebrate the International Women's Day. The flight took off at 5:05 p.m.

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Skippered by Commander Captain Tanya Anand and Captain Yuvika Sandhoo as her first officer, the flight had 159 passengers and 10 infants travelling in the flight of four-hour duration. Deepa Natrajan was the cabin crew in charge with Neha Bijoria, Shalini Kinkar and Chinju Chandran her other cabin crew.

“It is a historic flight and the first international flight to be operated between this coastal city and Saudi Arabia by all-women crew,” said a senior official of Air India.

She further added that the flight would be a symbol of women empowerment. “The airline has immense respect for women and everyone associated with the flight, including pilots, engineers and those at the gate would be women,” she said.

Air India station manager Nagesh Shetty organized a cake cutting ceremony in the presence of JT Radhakrishna and others for this all women crew in check in counter of the airport and wished the crew a safe flight.

Speaking on the occasion Mr Shetty said that the airlines operates all-women flights to celebrate this special day every year.

“This year Air India is operating 20 domestic flights and four international flights with all-women crew. The longest all-women crew flight was operated from New Delhi to San Francisco,” he said.

He said. Incidentally, the airlines operated four all-women crew international flights from South India. Four international flights are Chennai-Trichy-Singapore, Singapore-Trichy-Chennai, Mangaluru-Dammam-Mangaluru and Kochi-Dubai-Kochi.

Air India has 3,765 women employees working as technicians, ground staff, doctor, engineers, luggage handlers and security personnel.

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Vijay
 - 
Wednesday, 9 Mar 2016

Everyday Is a Women's Day.. But Yesterday Was The Official Announcement :P

abumohammed
 - 
Wednesday, 9 Mar 2016

Only one day for woman ?

Zahoor Ahmed
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Tuesday, 8 Mar 2016

Women Power ! All women not good for journey. Don't play with passenger life.

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November 13,2024

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In the heart of Mangaluru, where rising air pollution is spurring public health worries, voices are calling for a greener, cleaner shift in the city’s public transport. Leading this call is APD Foundation, a Mangaluru-based environmental NGO, which has urged Forest, Ecology, and Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre to mandate electric vehicle (EV) adoption in public transport.

Abdullah A Rehman, CEO of APD Foundation, emphasized in a formal letter to the minister that Mangaluru’s public transportation system—efficient and organized with both government and private players—could transition smoothly to EVs in stages. He suggested that government-backed financial incentives, partnerships with EV manufacturers, and collaborations with environmental groups could streamline the switch.

Rehman stressed the potential of EVs to cut down emissions, enhance air quality, and reduce noise levels, noting the quieter operation of electric buses. He confirmed that a copy of his letter was submitted to the Deputy Commissioner as well.

However, Dilraj Alva from the Dakshina Kannada City Bus Association noted potential challenges, explaining that the shift might take up to two years due to infrastructure and budget hurdles. Most EV buses, he explained, are procured through aggregators, not directly by individual operators. The addition of charging stations and other essential infrastructure further complicates the transition.

Alva also raised the economic concern: while diesel buses are priced between ₹30-40 lakh, electric buses can cost up to ₹1 crore. Reflecting on recent meetings with companies, including one in Manipal, he questioned the assumption that EVs are an absolute solution to pollution. “EVs aren’t entirely eco-friendly, especially when considering battery disposal,” he cautioned.

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November 18,2024

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Mangaluru: The Ullal police have arrested Manohar, the owner of Vazco Beach Resort, and its manager Bharath in connection with the drowning of three college girls from Mysuru at the resort’s swimming pool on November 17.

City Commissioner of Police Anupam Agrawal confirmed the arrests, stating that a case has been registered under Section 106 of BNS. The bodies of the victims, all in their twenties, have been handed over to their parents. The women had arrived at the resort for a weekend getaway on November 16.

Following the tragic incident, the resort was sealed by officials led by Mangaluru Assistant Commissioner Harshavardhan. The trade license of the resort, issued on June 13, 2024, has been suspended, and the tourism department has temporarily revoked the resort's registration. These actions prohibit the resort from engaging in any tourism-related activities until further notice.

Someshwara TMC Chief Officer stated that the suspension was due to the resort's failure to implement adequate safety measures, which resulted in the loss of three lives. Further investigations are underway.

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November 10,2024

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Mangaluru: A tragic accident took place on Saturday at Chembugudde near Thokkottu, claiming the life of a 47-year-old woman after a tanker lorry ran over her. The victim, identified as Rahmat H Rashid, was riding pillion with her husband, Abdul Rashid G, on their scooter. 

The couple was traveling from Yenepoya Hospital to Bajpe when the scooter skidded on the poorly maintained road. Rahmat fell onto the road and was fatally struck by a tanker lorry that was coming from behind. Despite being rushed to the hospital, doctors declared her dead upon arrival.

The incident prompted a swift response from the DYFI Ullal Taluk Committee, which staged a protest on Saturday night, condemning the unsafe condition of the road. Nithin Kuthar, president of the committee, criticized MLA and Legislative Assembly Speaker UT Khader for failing to ensure safe infrastructure, despite touting the road as toll-free. 

Kuthar demanded immediate repairs, warning that the committee would march to the MLA’s office with black flags if the road is not fixed within a week.

Former DYFI State President Sunil Kumar Bajal also voiced frustration over the deteriorating condition of Thokkottu market, highlighting the struggles people face while crossing roads riddled with dangerous potholes. In response to public outcry, temporary repairs were made to the road at Chembugudde on Sunday, though locals remain wary and demand a more permanent solution. 

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