Silence of progressive people helps communal forces to grow'

August 13, 2012

Udupi, August 13: Ravivarma Kumar, senior advocate and former president of Karnataka Backward Classes Commission, said on Sunday that it was incumbent upon the people with progressive bent of mind to protest against reactionary thoughts and acts in the coastal region.

He was speaking at the inauguration of the Forum for Inter-Faith Relationship (Jati Mukta Sambandha Vedike) here. A State-level convention was also held by the forum on the occasion.

Mr. Kumar said the silence of progressive people was responsible for the erratic behaviour of the maths and the reactionary groups.

If people protested or objected, these groups would stop their wayward behaviour. It was essential for the people to stand up and say “no” to such reactionary thoughts and acts. If people remained silent, it would only help the reactionary and communal forces to grow. The forum was set up to promote inter-caste and inter-religion marriages and cordial relations among communities.

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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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