Mangaluru: 4-day flower show gets underway at Kadri Park

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January 26, 2017

Mangaluru, Jan 26: Incessant rain in the evening did not bring down the spirit of people who came in good number on the first day of the four-day flower show at Kadri Park on Thursday.

The flower show is organised by the Horticulture Department. Untimely rain in the evening caught many by surprise.

While a few moved around in the park holding umbrellas, many preferred to get wet while seeing flower decorations and other articles displayed in stalls set up as part of the flower show.

The centre of attraction was a flower model of Rani Abbakka. People were also drawn to the vegetable carving and arrangement by R. Shailesh of Mulihitlu.

A private firm that sells ice creams has installed flower models of starfish, horsefish, swan and ice cream around the park.

There were good number of visitors in two stalls displaying aquaria. While one stall was by the Department of Fisheries the other was of Ruwari, which is a group of 10 persons trained by Krishi Vigyan Kendra in ornamental fish rearing.

Apart from seeing aquaria on display, visitors sought from stall operators information on ways to rear fish in aquaria and prevent fish deaths. There were good number of stalls selling sapling of various plants and trees.

A separate section has been made to display ways to grow vegetables on a roof top. Entry fee into the park for an adult has been fixed at Rs. 20 while for a child it is Rs. 10.

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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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