<p>Addressing a news conference on Tuesday, District Congress Committee Vice-President Ivan D’Souza said that it was only due to the interest of Central government and efforts of Congress leaders that the first direct flight for Haj could be realised. <br /><br />As many as 113 people will fly from Mangalore on October 25. The facility can be availed by the pilgrims from Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada and Kodagu districts. <br /><br />Passport office<br /><br />He said that Minister for Law M Veerappa Moily has promised that long standing demand for full-fledged passport office will be a reality soon as the Centre has decided to discuss the matter during the next cabinet meeting.<br /><br />With regard to the new terminal, he said that the new terminal will be inspected on November 1 and it is likely to be inaugurated in December. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will inaugurate the new terminal, he informed. Leaders Moideen Bava, Ibrahim Kodijal, B H Khader among others were present on the occasion.<br /></p>
<p>Addressing a news conference on Tuesday, District Congress Committee Vice-President Ivan D’Souza said that it was only due to the interest of Central government and efforts of Congress leaders that the first direct flight for Haj could be realised. <br /><br />As many as 113 people will fly from Mangalore on October 25. The facility can be availed by the pilgrims from Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada and Kodagu districts. <br /><br />Passport office<br /><br />He said that Minister for Law M Veerappa Moily has promised that long standing demand for full-fledged passport office will be a reality soon as the Centre has decided to discuss the matter during the next cabinet meeting.<br /><br />With regard to the new terminal, he said that the new terminal will be inspected on November 1 and it is likely to be inaugurated in December. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will inaugurate the new terminal, he informed. Leaders Moideen Bava, Ibrahim Kodijal, B H Khader among others were present on the occasion.<br /></p>
