Youth who came from Dubai for sister's wedding killed in accident

March 29, 2016

Bengaluru, Mar 29: A 23-year-old Indian expatriate worker, who had come from Dubai to attend his sister's wedding, died on the spot after his car overturned on NICE Road in Bengaluru on Monday.

The deceased, Shukur, was from Madikeri. His friends Rafeeq (32) and Zakariya (32) escaped with minor injuries, the Electronics City traffic police said.

Sources said that Shukur works for a leading mobile phone company in Dubai and had gone to China on a business trip. He had arrived in Bengaluru on a five-day break to attend his sister's wedding, which was scheduled on Monday.

According to the police, Rafeeq, Zakariya and another friend Yogesh received him at Kempegowda International Airport on Sunday night. His friends had hired a self-drive taxi to travel to Madikeri. Shukur was driving.

After dropping Yogesh at Silk Board Junction, the trio were heading to Madikeri when the accident occurred around 1.45 a.m.

Police suspect that Shukur may have fallen asleep at the wheel. Rafeeq and Zakariya have been discharged after being administered first aid.

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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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