Mangaluru: Cong, BJP sidelining real issues in Karnataka, alleges HDK

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November 12, 2016

Mangaluru, Nov 12: Janata Dal (Secular) leader H D Kumaraswamy has accused Congress and Bharatiya Janta Party of deliberately sidelining real issues in the state and blowing trivial issues out of proportion.

Speaking to media persons in the city on Saturday, the former chief minister said that both national parties have been ignoring the real issues of the people.

The Congress was focussing on the controversy surrounding Primary and Secondary Education Minister Tanvir Sait and the BJP was politicising the recent murders of right-wing activists, he said.

Mr. Kumarswamy said the issue of Mr. Sait not tendering his resignation for allegedly watching an “objectionable” video on his mobile phone at a public function would rock the Assembly session to be held in Belagavi.

Similarly, the BJP would take up the issue of murders of right-wing activists. With this, the two national parties would be ignoring issues such as drought, he said.

Mr. Kumaraswamy said that being a public figure, Mr. Sait should have been careful while browsing his mobile phone during the Tipu Jayanti programme. Admitting his mistake, Mr. Sait should have tendered his resignation.

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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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