Flights diverted as fog causes reduced visibility

March 16, 2011

Mangalore, March 16: The Mangalore airport was engulfed by a thick blanket of fog early on Wednesday morning, something unusual at this time of the year. Many flights were diverted due to reduced visibility as a result.

The IXE 816 Abu Dhabi -Muscat flight which was scheduled to arrive at 10.20 am, at Mangalore Airport, arrived early at 9.30 am and landed after visibility improved at 9.45 am, official sources said.

Two domestic flights from Bangalore, Kingfisher and Jet, scheduled to land between 8.15 am and 8.30 am respectively, were diverted back to Bangalore and landed at around 11 am.

Though the IXE 814 Dubai flight landed at 6:25 am, the visibility reduced drastically ten minutes afterwards and the IXE 390 Kuwait flight, scheduled to land at 7:40 am was diverted to Calicut. It landed here at 10.20 am, after the airport authority indicated that the visibility improved at 9.15 am

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Karnataka CM directs officials to submit proposal for gold chariot for Chamundeshwari idol

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November 25,2024

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has instructed the Hindu Religious Endowment Department to submit a proposal for constructing a gold chariot for the presiding deity of the state, Chamundeshwari, official sources said on Monday.

The directive follows a request from Member of Legislative Council (MLC) Dinesh Gooligowda, who highlighted the historical and cultural significance of the Chamundeshwari Temple on Chamundi Hill in Mysuru, which dates back to the 12th century AD.

Gooligowda noted that the existing wooden chariot, donated by devotees from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, has deteriorated over time.

“Devotees have expressed their desire to organise a ‘rathotsava’ using a gold chariot for Goddess Chamundeshwari. This proposal has been under consideration for some time, with an estimated cost of Rs 100 crore,” the MLC said.

He emphasised that the government’s financial involvement would not be required, as devotees are willing to contribute towards making the chariot a reality.

Gooligowda proposed a deadline for the 2025 Dasara festival for the completion of the chariot, ensuring it is ready for the grand procession featuring the idol of Chamundeshwari.

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