JR Lobo meets CM, seeks action against kidnap of nun, end to moral policing

March 17, 2015

Mangaluru, Mar 17: Mangaluru City South MLA J R Lobo along with Denis D’Silva, State Convener, International Federation of Karnataka Christian Associations (IFKCA) on Tuesday met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, seeking action against the miscreants who kidnapped and manhandled a Christian nun in the city.

Besides, the MLA also informed the Chief Minister on the rise in moral policing in the city.

“There is a sense of insecurity among the general public, particularly among the minorities, after a series of incidents involving moral policing and communal clash in coastal Karnataka. A large number of students come to the city for studies and their parents are anxious about the rise in anti social elements”, he told the CM.

The MLA asked Chief Minister to look into the issue and enthuse confidence among the public.

In reply, the Chief Minister promised to discuss the matter with the Home Minister and the police officers. “There is no reason for the public to feel insecure. The police are instructed to take action against those indulging in any anti-social activities”, the CM told the MLA and assured special consideration to the district in terms of law and order.

Mr. Lobo also thanked the CM for nabbing the culprit involved in damaging the shrine at Deraklate.

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Air India Express delays Mangaluru-Singapore direct flight due to low bookings

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January 8,2025

Mangaluru: Air India Express (AIE) has postponed its much-anticipated direct flight service between Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) and Singapore, citing low bookings. Passengers who had booked tickets for the inaugural flight scheduled for January 21 and subsequent dates have been notified of the cancellation through email.

In its email, AIE assured passengers of alternative travel arrangements, including connecting flight options between MIA and Singapore. However, the decision to delay the direct service has left travelers and travel agents disappointed.

An AIE official attributed the postponement to operational challenges but clarified that the airline has not abandoned plans for the route. “We are committed to starting the service, but there is no immediate confirmation on the new launch date,” the official stated. He further explained that sustaining a route requires consistent demand, and seasonal travel alone is insufficient to justify operations.

Another AIE representative admitted that the number of bookings for the inaugural flight was below expectations but declined to disclose specific figures.

Rajesh H Acharya, director of HQ Connections Pte Ltd in Singapore and coordinator of the Singapore Tuluver community, expressed his disappointment. Acharya, who has been advocating for a direct flight between Mangaluru and Singapore since 2017, said, “After years of effort, we finally convinced the airline to start this service, but it has now been deferred.”

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Acharya posted: "Did not expect such behavior from @AirIndiaX, now owned by @TataCompanies & @SIAirlines. If there are issues, travelers deserve to be informed well in advance. This decision needs investigation at the highest level."

The delay has raised questions among the travel community, with many hoping the airline will address these concerns and provide a clear timeline for the launch of the Mangaluru-Singapore direct flight.

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