10 illegal vehicles ferrying schoolchildren seized

Bengaluru, Jul 3: To ensure safety of schoolchildren, the enforcement wing of the Transport department on Saturday launched a crackdown against illegal school vehicles in the city.

The authorities checked several vehicles and seized 10 belonging to Cambridge School in Vijayanagar as they were operating without permit. Narendra Holkar, Joint Commissioner of Transport (Bangalore Urban & Rural) said private vehicles plying without adopting safety guidelines are considered illegal.

He said strict action will be initiated against such vehicles and even their registration can be cancelled. The drive to seize such vehicles would continue for a few more days and special teams have been formed for the purpose. He advised parents to take utmost care while choosing vehicles to send their kids to schools.

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Air India Express brings back Mangaluru–Muscat direct flights from March 2026

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Air India Express has announced that it will resume direct flight services between Mangaluru and Muscat from March 2026, restoring an important international air link for passengers from the coastal region.

Airport authorities said the service will operate twice a week—on Sundays and Tuesdays—from March 1. The initial flights are scheduled on March 3, 8 and 10, followed by March 15 and 17, with the same operating pattern to continue thereafter. The flight duration is approximately three hours and 25 minutes.

The Mangaluru–Muscat route was earlier operated under the 2025 summer schedule, with services beginning on July 14. At that time, Air India Express had operated four flights a week before suspending the service.

Officials said the summer schedule will come into effect from March 29, after which changes in flight timings and departure schedules from Mangaluru are expected. Passengers have been advised to check the latest schedules while planning their travel.

The resumption of direct flights to Muscat is expected to significantly benefit expatriates, business travellers and others, further strengthening Mangaluru’s air connectivity with the Gulf region.

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