Mangaluru: Flights to Gulf return as airspace closed amid Middle East tensions
Mangaluru: Heightened tensions in the Middle East have led to the closure of regional airspace, forcing flights from Mangaluru to Gulf destinations to be diverted and subsequently return.
According to officials at Mangaluru International Airport, several outbound flights were rerouted due to airspace restrictions in the region. An Air India flight bound for Dammam on Monday evening was diverted to Muscat, while an IndiGo flight en route to Abu Dhabi was made to land in Mumbai.
Both flights returned to Mangaluru on Tuesday morning after being unable to continue to their intended destinations.
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Punishment for those disrupting assembly proceedings, warns Speaker UT Khader
Belagavi: Speaker U.T. Khader on Friday warned that members who disrupt Assembly proceedings by talking in their seats during debates will be made to sit in the House for an entire day as a disciplinary measure.
The warning came after the Question Hour, when Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad was permitted to initiate a discussion on the development of North Karnataka.
At this point, expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal objected, stating that he had been seeking a debate for the past three days but had not been given an opportunity.
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Responding to the objection, Speaker Khader said Bellad had already been granted permission and assured Yatnal that he would be allowed to speak at the next opportunity. He noted that even as a serious discussion was underway, several MLAs were speaking among themselves with their microphones on, disrupting the proceedings.
Expressing displeasure over the conduct of members, Khader likened the situation to football, where players receive red, yellow, or white cards for violations. Similarly, he said, the Assembly issues warning cards to members who disturb the House. If they fail to correct themselves despite repeated warnings, they would be required to remain seated in the Assembly hall for a full day as punishment, he stated.
