Karnataka Cabinet expansion after Belagavi Assembly session: Siddaramaiah

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December 6, 2018

Bengaluru, Dec 6: The much awaited cabinet expansion in Karnataka will take place on December 22, just after the Belagavi Winter Session of the two-week State Legislature ends, former chief minister and chairman of the Co-Ordination committee of the JD(S)-Congress coalition government said here on Wednesday.

Speaking to media after chairing the Committee participated by senior leaders of both coalition partners, he said “Along with the cabinet expansion it was also decided to appoint MLAs from both parties to nominate for various Boards and Corporations”.

Chief minister will also have six parliamentary secretaries, three each from Congress and the JD(S) legislators, he added.

Informing that originally it was decided to go for expansion on December 9. However, with the winter session of the Karnataka beginning from December 10, expansion hadto be postponed, he said

Replying to question, over the statement of the union minister Prakash Jawadekar that there will be a political tremor in Karnataka in the coming days leading to the fall of the coalition government, Mr Siddaramaiah said it was wishful thinking on part of BJP. The coalition government was strong and stable.

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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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