Special trains to cope with Onam rush

Mangalore, September 1: With a view to clear extra rush of rail passengers in various sectors on the eve of Onam, two special trains will operate by Palakkad Division of Southern Railway.

Train 06304 Nagercoil Mangalore Special will leave Nagercoil at 4.50 pm on September 5 and arrive Mangalore Jn at 10.30 am the next day. 06303 Mangalore Jn. Nagercoil Special will leave Mangalore Jn at 1.35 pm on September 6 and arrive Nagercoil at 4.45 pm the next day. The trains will stop at Eraniel, Kulitturai, Neyyatinkara, Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kayankulam, Chengannur, Tiruvalla, Kottayam, Ernakulam Town, Aluva, Thrisur, Shoranur, Kuttipuram, Tirur, Kozhikkode, Vadakara, Thalassery, Kannur, Payyanur, Kanhangad and Kasaragod.

06619 Coimbatore Mangalore Central Superfast Special will leave Coimbatore at 6.20 am on September 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 and arrive at Mangalore Central at 1.40 pm the same day. 06620 Mangalore Central Coimbatore Special will leave Mangalore Central at 12 noon on September 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 and 13 and arrive at Coimbatore at 7.45 pm the same day. The trains will stop at Palakkad, Ottapalam, Shoranur, Tirur, Kozhikkode, Thalassery, Kannur, Payyanur, Kanhangad and Kasaragod. Advance reservation for the above trains will commence on September 1.

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Demand for Mangaluru-Singapore direct flight gains momentum

News Network

September 13,2024

NRI professionals hailing from the coastal and Malnad regions of Karnataka, now based in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Australia, have been urging the Indian government and airlines to introduce a direct flight between Mangalore International Airport (MIA) and Singapore’s Changi Airport.

These professionals argue that Singapore’s strategic location as a hub connecting India with East Asia makes this flight essential. They highlight that this route would serve over 12 million people from the coastal and hill regions of southern India, fostering stronger ties with East Asian economies.

The group, consisting of individuals from Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada, Udupi, Chikkamagaluru, Kodagu, Shivamogga, and Hassan, is spearheaded by Rajesh H Acharya, director of HQ Connections Pte Ltd, Singapore, and coordinator of the Singapore Tuluver community. Acharya emphasized the significance of the Indian government’s Act East policy, which aims to strengthen relationships between India and ASEAN, East Asia, and the Asia-Pacific region.

“This flight will open new doors for cultural, trade, tourism, and technological exchanges between these regions,” Acharya said.

The Mangalore Chapter of IndUS Entrepreneurs (TiE) has also proposed positioning the region as the 'Silicon Beach of India.' A direct flight would provide greater opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors from both Singapore and Mangaluru, boosting business exchanges.

Moreover, Singapore’s Changi Airport could see increased tourism from the Karnataka coast, while Coastal Karnataka would benefit from a surge in visitors from ASEAN countries, the Far East, Australia, New Zealand, and the US West Coast.

While a similar attempt in 2017 did not succeed, Acharya and his team are hopeful that this time their appeal will be taken seriously, tapping into the immense growth potential of the eastern half of the globe.

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