Expatriate worker from Bantwal dies in Muscat, mortal remains repatriated

March 7, 2016

Mangaluru, Mar 7: An Indian expatriate worker from Vittla in Bantwal taluk died of cardiac arrest in the Sultanate of Oman.

Ashraf Khan (45), son of Ismaeel Khan, former president of Central Juma Masjid, Vittla had been working in Muscat, the capital of Oman for past 17 years.

It is learnt that he suffered massive cardiac arrest when he was taking rest in his room on Friday. He breathed his last at a hospital.

The mortal remains were brought to his hometown on Monday through Mangaluru International Airport and list rites were performed in the presence of villagers.

It is learnt that Ashraf Khan had visited home town four years ago for the last time. He is survived of his mother, father, wife, two sons and a large number of family members and relatives.

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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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