Gauri Lankesh murder: SIT arrests two Hindutva activists from Udupi

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August 9, 2018

Udupi, Aug 9: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Karnataka police set up to investigate into the murder of Journalist-activist Gauri Lankesh, have taken into custody two people from Padubidri in Udupi District of Karnataka today.

Sources said that the arrested were identified as Sandesh Shetty Padebettu and Yuvaraj Kanchinadka who are said to be members of right wing organisation Hindu Jagarana Vedike. On definite information the SIT team left here and took the two into custody from their respective houses.

On Wednesday, the team had taken into custody a hotelier from Belagavi for questioning. It was alleged that the arrested was an active member of Shiv Pratishtan Hindustan, another right wing organisation led by Manohar alias Sambhaji Bhidhe of Maharashtra.

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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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