Ananth Kumar receiving treatment in London; office rubbishes cancer rumours

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September 17, 2018

Bengaluru, Sept 17: BJP leader and union minister for parliamentary affairs and chemicals and fertilizers HN Ananth Kumar is reportedly undergoing treatment in London for some health problems. Meanwhile, his office has rubbished reports of him suffering from cancer as “false”.

“The minister is in London at the home of his cousins and is scheduled to return within a week,” Ananth Kumar’s office in Bengaluru said. “It is only rumours about him suffering from cancer,” it said.

The five-time MP, who represents Bengaluru South constituency, had a serious coughing problem prior to the Karnataka assembly elections in May this year and was scheduled to undergo treatment soon after the elections.

With the Jayanagar constituency bypoll and the no confidence motion in Parliament against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, Ananth Kumar treatment was delayed. About two weeks ago, Kumar is said to have obtained permission from PM Modi and he flew abroad for treatment.

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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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