This auto man gives free rides to pregnant women to hospital in emergency

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January 25, 2019

Kalburagi, Jan 25: In a bid to contribute towards humanity, a Karnataka-based auto driver has been providing free 24/7 commuting services to pregnant women to reach the hospital at the time of emergency. He has been providing this service free of cost for the last five years.

The auto driver, identified as Mallikarjun, is resident of Shanthi Nagar in Kalburagi city in Karnataka, provides 24/7 free commuting services to pregnant women in the state.

Interestingly, Mallikarjun has four autos on which he has clearly mentioned his mobile number and details regarding 24/7 free commuting services he provides to pregnant women at the time of need to reach the hospital.

While interacting with ANI, he recalled an incident that made him start the service. He said: "My pregnant sister faced problem in going hospital five years ago, there was no ambulance here. So I do this. The number is written behind my auto, people call me up when they need an auto."

Mallikarjun has claimed that from past five years, he has helped more than 100 pregnant women through his free of cost services.

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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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