Karnataka NRI Forum seeks Home dept’s action against firms duping foreign job seekers

DHNS

January 31, 2018

Bengaluru Jan 31: The Karnataka NRI Forum has written to the state Home department seeking action against 13 illegal agents/agencies that have been found to be hoodwinking people seeking jobs in foreign land, especially the Gulf nations.

Arathi Krishna, deputy chairperson of the Forum, on Tuesday told reporters that earlier this month, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) had sought Karnataka's explanation for not initiating action against such companies, despite reminders from the Ministry.

Following this, she had written to the Home department, she said.

As many as 13 people have complained to the Ministry about these agencies operating in Karnataka, especially in Bengaluru. She said that Karnataka had urged the MEA to set up the Protector of Immigrants and the Videshi Bhavan offices in Karnataka.

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It would be an interesting exercise to name the people owning these agencies, just saying...

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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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