Driver drowns in river as fish-laden truck overturns on bridge

April 23, 2017

Kasaragod, Apr 23: He got ejected out of vehicle in the accident while passing through bridge on Chandragiri river

The driver of a fish-ladden truck was drowned in the Chandragiri river here after he got ejected out of the vehicle when it overturned while passing through the State Highway bridge in the early hours of Saturday.

The incident occurred around 5 a.m. as Nassermon, 38, the truck driver, lost control of the vehicle apparently owing to the early morning drizzle and the truck overturned on the bridge, damaging its side railings.

Nassermon was ejected out of the vehicle and fell straight into the waters, traffic police sources here said.

Nasser, a native of Punnappra in Alappuzha, was accompanied by the co-driver M. Harris, 36, his cousin, who escaped with minor injuries.

The tragedy occurred as the truck was proceeding from Goa to Alappuzha.

The body of Nassermon was fished out 200 metres west of the bridge

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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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