Karnataka farmers threaten to picket PM Modi during his Bengaluru visit

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January 29, 2018

The formers in Karnataka have decided to picket Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he visits Bengaluru on February 4 to attend a public rally organised by the BJP at Palace Grounds.

A decision to this effect was taken on Monday at a farmers' meeting in Hubballi. Farmers of the four districts of Mumbai-Karnataka have been demanding immediate solution of Mahadayi water dispute.

They have also been demanding prime minister's intervention for the early solution to the problem. However, the PM has refused to intervene in the issue so far.

Recently, a federation of Kannada organisations had decided to hold a huge protest in Bengaluru during Modi’s visit seeking his intervention in resolving the Mahadayi row. Federation president Vatal Nagaraj recently had said that a large number of farmers from north Karnataka would take part.

However, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said that his government would not Modi’s event in Bengaluru. “Our party is not so petty minded as to obstruct the Prime Minister's function. Politically, we need to respect even the opposition's voice. But we will not respect the lies told by them,” he asserted, clearly referring to the Bharatiya Janata Party’s allegation that the recent bandh over the Mahadayi dispute was stage sponsored by the Congress government to steal the thunder from its party president, Amit Shah’s visit to Karnataka.

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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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