Mangaluru: Doctors at Unity Hospital re-implant woman's separated hand

May 17, 2016

Mangaluru, May 17: Doctors at Unity Hospital in Mangaluru have successfully re-implanted the separated hand of a 40-year-old woman.

Before and after surgery

In a freak accident Nisha (name changed) from Kasaragod district sustained avulsion amputation of the left hand at forearm level when the hand got caught inside a coconut grinding machine while at work.

The separated hand was retrieved from inside the machine and patient was timely referred to the Unity Hospital. The Orthopaedic and microsurgery team of the same hospital lead by Dr B Sachidanada Rai, Anaesthesia team lead by Dr Razak, successfully re-implanted the hand within six hours from injury.

The wound was debrided followed by fixation of the fractures and finally the tendons, nerves, veins and arteries were repaired.

The patient had good post operative recovery and is doing well. The hand is expected to be functional by eight months of time, which is the time for the nerves to grow completely.

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Awesome Dr. Sachidanand and his team

Very Great work of the Unity Doctors. Hats off. Al Hamdulillah.

Al Hamdulilla ,

Masha Allah Great Work.

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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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