BSY seeking sorcerer’s help to topple govt in Karnataka: Congress

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December 1, 2018

Bengaluru/Shivamogga, Dec 1: Rumours suggesting BY Yeddyurappa is on a visit to Kerala to “seek divine intervention” to bring down the coalition government in Karnataka was rubbished by his son and BJP MP from Shivamogga, BY Raghavendra, on Friday.

Raghavendra insisted that his father, the state BJP president, was taking a break ahead of the assembly session in Belagavi which is scheduled to begin on December 10.

Yeddyurappa’s office said he left for Idukki on Friday for naturopathy treatment after he “felt discomfort” in his shoulders. “He left on Friday for four days to Prakriti Chikitsa Kendra in Kerala and is scheduled to return to Bengaluru on December 4,” the office said.

Congress leaders, however, alleged that Yeddyurappa had left for Kerala to seek the advice of a sorcerer to bring down the coalition government. In Shikaripura, former MLA Belur Gopalkrishna, a friend turned foe, alleged Yeddyurappa had gone to Kerala with his confidante and Udupi-Chikkamagalur MP Shobha Karandlaje to seek a sorcerer’s advice on dislodging the government.

Gopalkrishna claimed BSY was worried over Raghavendra’s victory margin in the recent bypoll in Shivamogga Lok Sabha segment, which is why wanted to consult a sorcerer. Raghavendra maintained his father had gone for treatment and will head to Belagavi for the winter session after he returns.

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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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