Mangaluru: Why Modi govt afraid of Lokpal, asks Gandhiji's grandson

March 17, 2016

Mangaluru, Apr 17: Gopalakrishna Gandhi, the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi and former governor of West Bengal and Bihar, on Thursday raised the issue of the appointment of Lokpal which has been completely neglected after Narendra Modi became India's Prime Minister.

Speaking after inaugurating a seminar on Gandhian Thought is in Tune with Times – Politics is a Sacred Mission' organised at Ravindra Kalabhavana in University College, here Mr Gandhi said that there were all reasons for the Central Government to appoint a Lokpal.

Asking why the government is afraid of appointing a Lokpal, he said that the Parliament has to answer the question on the problem of appointing the Lokpal.

He said that social activist Anna Hazare's agitation brought to limelight the need for the appointment of a Lokpal. After elections to the Parliament and Delhi Assembly, the focus on the issue has waned.

While appreciating the Swachh Bharat Mission launched by Mr Modi as a “wise and good step”, Mr Gandhi said that there is a need to look beyond the cleanliness of the surroundings. Mahatma Gandhiji's vision of cleanliness was not restricted to the physical one.

Mr. Gandhi said that the government should reveal what is happening to nuclear waste. “Huge amount is being spent on nuclear energy. Frankly I do not know what is happening to nuclear waste.”

He said that some of the nuclear installations were on zone III and zone IV of potential seismic hazard zones. “Is it safe to have them?” he questioned.

Mr. Gandhi said that there should be checks on illegal mining and uncontrolled use of plastic products. “High level intervention is needed to control the plastic lobby,” he added.

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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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