At least 9 killed in collision of two vehicles, 6 others injured

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March 22, 2019

Vijayapur, Mar 22: At least nine persons died and six others suffered injuries as two vehicles collided early morning on Friday at NH 218 near Chikka Sindagi of Sindagi taluk of Vijayapur district in Karnataka.

The deceased have been identified as Sagar 25, Chand Basha 24, Ajeem 26, Ambarish 28, Shakeer 25, Guru 32, Srinath 30, Younis 27, and Mangsoob 27, all belong to Chittapur of Kalaburgi.

They were returning from Goa when the incident occurred.

Two of those injured were admitted to Vijayapur district hospital and their condition is said to be critical.

Vehicles were stranded on national highway due to traffic jam after the accident even as bodies lay on the road.

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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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