Congress leader UT Khader files nomination from Mangalore constituency
Konaje: Congress leader and Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly UT Khader on Thursday filed his nomination papers from Mangalore constituency, handing the papers to the election officer K Raju at the Ullal City Municipal Council.
Khader visited the Someshwara Temple and the Ullal Dargah, among other places earlier.
Addressed a mega convention of supporters at an open ground in Ullal, he said that the upcoming Assembly election was a fight to uphold righteousness and justice. “It is also a fight to dethrone a government that lays stress on inequality and has implemented schemes that affected the welfare of the people negatively,” he added.
“I am satisfied with my attempts at protecting peace and harmony among people belonging to different religions and cultures. I have also worked hard for the development of the constituency,” said Khader, also telling the people, “I am sure to win the elections, supported by all of you, and continue my efforts at undertaking development work here.”
After the convention, Khader took out a campaign rally till the Abbakka Circle in Ullal, before filing his nomination papers.
Former MLC Ivan D’Souza, Ibrahim Kodijal, Dr. Kanachur Monu, Harsharaj Mudya, Dinesh Rai, Congress Block President Sadashiv Ullal, Mudipu Block President Prashanth Kajava, party leaders Rakesh Malli, Ishwar Ullal, Mamatha DS Gatti, Chandrahasa Karkera, Mahabala Hegde, Shahul Hamid, Mohammed Monu, Ashraf KC Road, TS Abdulla Samanige, Siddiq, Farooq Ullal, Devadad Bhandary, Jeevandas Shetty, Padmanabha Naringana and Musthafa Harekala were among those present on the occasion.
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Mangaluru International Airport earns ACI Level 4 accreditation for customer experience
Mangaluru (Karnataka), Jul 26 (PTI): Mangaluru International Airport has earned the prestigious Level 4 accreditation in Airport Customer Experience from Airports Council International (ACI), positioning itself among a select group of global airports recognised for excellence in customer-centric service, officials said on Saturday.
The accreditation, awarded on July 16, 2025, is valid for one year and follows the airport’s attainment of Level 3 accreditation in February 2024, they said.
According to a statement from the airport spokesperson here, the ACI programme is the first global initiative dedicated to advancing customer experience management in the aviation sector.
According to ACI, Level 4 accreditation demonstrates a strong foundation of customer-focused practices and a readiness for the strategic, enterprise-wide transformation required to reach Level 5 — the highest level of the programme.
Over the past year, the airport has implemented several key initiatives including the launch of the Adani OneApp and Digi Yatra, deployment of AI-based surveillance systems, smart cleaning robots, improved flight information displays, and free Wi-Fi kiosks. These upgrades have not only enhanced operational efficiency but also improved the overall passenger experience, it stated.
The spokesperson for the airport said, “This Level 4 accreditation is a testament to our team’s dedication to providing a seamless and memorable journey for travellers. We remain committed to being a modern and efficient gateway for the region.”
The airport’s strategy, customer insights, digital innovation, and governance were among the factors evaluated for the accreditation.
