Monsoon fishing ban in Dkahina Kannada, Udupi from June 1 to July 31

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May 24, 2018

Udupi, May 24: The deep-sea fishing ban on account of monsoon will be in force along Dakshina Kannada and Udupi coast for 61 days, from June 1 to July 31.

A press release issued by the Deputy Director of Fisheries here said the ban also applies to boats having inboard or outboard engines above 10 hp.

The ban orders have been issued by the State government and the Union Ministry for Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, and Fisheries.

The fishermen/fishing boats found violating the ban would be punished along with fines under the Karnataka Coastal Fishing (Regulation) Act 1986. All fishermen had been urged to follow this order and cooperate with the government, the release said.

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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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