Four policemen among those hurt in clashes; 21 held

January 19, 2013

Kasargod, Jan 19: Four policemen were injured when a mob threw stones when they tried to take into custody a man for creating trouble during a music programme held in connection with a festival at Kanipura Sri Gopalakrishna Temple at Kumbla early on Friday.

Several people were injured when the police resorted to lathicharge to disperse the mob.

Tension ran high as the policemen tried to lift a man, said to be in inebriated condition, as he created trouble during the music programme at the Government Higher Secondary School grounds in the town around 1.30 a.m.

As the police took him into custody, a group of people, numbering over 50, entered into an altercation with the police.

In the melee that followed, the mob threw stones at the police personnel in which four policemen, including Additional Sub-Inspector M.P. Surendran and Manjeswaram Sub-Inspector K. Bijulal, sustained injures.

Mr. Surendran, who suffered facial injuries, was admitted to a hospital in Mangalore.

As many as 21 persons were arrested in connection with the incident, the police said.

Those arrested were remanded in judicial custody after they were produced before a court here on Friday.

Cases under Section 308 (murder attempt) of the Indian Penal Code had been registered against the arrested persons, they 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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