Over 700 sheep killed in fire at transport shed in Sindhanur
Sindhanur: More than 700 sheep were killed after a fire broke out at a sheep transport shed in Sindhanur in the early hours of Friday.
The incident occurred at Mukkunda village in the taluk. According to information, Y. Hemalatha Madhusudan Rao had set up a shed on about 10 guntas of land within her five-acre farm, where more than 700 sheep meant for transportation were kept.
The fire reportedly broke out around 3 am. The flames quickly spread across the shed, leading to the death of the sheep in the blaze. Fodder stored at the shed, a tractor and other equipment used for transporting the animals, reportedly worth around Rs 4 lakh, were also destroyed in the fire.
The sheep were burnt alive in the incident, leaving the owner in distress.
Police and fire and emergency services personnel visited the spot and took stock of the situation. Further details about the cause of the fire are yet to be ascertained.
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Air India Express introduces late-night Bengaluru–Mangaluru service
International services at M’luru cancelled on March 7
Mangaluru: Air India Express will introduce a late-night daily flight service on the Bengaluru–Mangaluru–Bengaluru sector starting March 10, 2026.
According to the sources, flight IX 5971 will depart from Bengaluru at 9.25 pm and arrive in Mangaluru at 10.40 pm. The return flight, IX 5972, will depart from Mangaluru at 11.10 pm and reach Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, at 12.20 am.
The additional service will operate daily and will remain in effect until March 28, 2026.
Meanwhile, Air India Express has cancelled all its scheduled international flights from Mangaluru International Airport (IXE) on March 7 due to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
The Bengaluru–Mangaluru sector already has multiple daily services. Apart from Air India Express, IndiGo also operates flights on this route.
