Crimes in Bangalore, Mangalore worrisome: Shettar

Bangalore, August 15: Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar today said though the government took initiatives to maintain law and order in the last four years, certain recent crime incidents in Bangalore and Mangalore were a cause for worry.

"The recent incidents of crimes around Bangalore city and Mangalore are a cause for worry. Police handled these incidents without giving room for further worsening of the situation," he said delivering his Independence Day speech here.

The culprits have been rounded up and investigations were on, Shettar said, adding, strict instructions were given to police to prevent any untoward incidents in future. Shettar said following initiatives taken by the government during the last four years, peace and order had prevailed in the state. "Naxal menace is under control," he said.

The Chief Minister said the government had given special attention to continue drought relief measures by providing employment and water for people and fodder for animals.

The state had requested the Centre to sanction Rs 11,489 crore towards short-term and long-term drought relief measures, Shettar said.

The decision to waive loan upto Rs 25,000 availed by farmers from cooperative banks would cost the state exchequer Rs 3,600 crore and benefit around 16 lakh farmers in the state.

Claiming the financial position of the state is strong, Shettar said the government had fixed the plan size for 2012-13 at Rs 42,030 crore, which is 10 per cent more than Rs 38,070 crore spent during 2011-12.

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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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