Eveninger reporter attacked by gang near Uppinangady

February 27, 2016

Mangaluru, Feb 27: A reporter of a Kannada eveninger was attacked by a gang of miscreants under the limits of Uppinangady police station on Friday evening.

The injured has been identified as Mohammed Asif, the Belthangady reporter of Jayakirana newspaper.

It is learnt that Mr Asif was riding his motorbike towards his home when the miscreants who came in a car waylaid him at Saralikatte near Uppinangady.

In his complaint Mr Asif claimed that after assaulting him the miscreants brandished a sword and threatened to kill him.

He has identified five of the accused as Abdul Azeez, Sinan, Siddiq Sharjah, Navaz, Imran and others.

Mr Asif is undergoing treatment at Belthangdy government hospital. The reason behind the attack is yet to be known.

A case has been registered at Uppinangady police station and investigation is on.

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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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