Education can curb population explosion, says Rai

July 11, 2013

Mangalore, July 11: Poverty, illiteracy and superstitious beliefs being the main reasons for population explosion in rural areas said Dakshina Kannada district-in-charge minister B Ramanath Rai.

Speaking on the occasion of World Population Day at a programme organised at District Wenlock Hospital RAPCC Auditorium here on Thursday, he said that awareness programmes should be regularly held to check population explosion.

“It is possible to control the growth of population by educating each individual,” he added.

Mangalore City South MLA J R Lobo said that a significant change could be brought if religious leaders realise their responsibilities and try to make people aware of the situation.

Mangalore City North MLA Moideen Bava said that it was possible to control population explosion by creating awareness among the youth.

The programme was organised by DK district administration, Zilla panchayat and District Health and Family Welfare Department in collaboration with National Service Scheme under Mangalore University.

Deputy Commissioner N Prakash and Zilla panchayat CEO Dr K N Vijayprakash were present on the occasion. Dr Ramakrishna made the introductory remarks. District AIDS Control Officer Dr Kishore welcomed the gathering and District Surveillance Officer Dr Rajesh delivered a vote of thanks.

Following the programme, District Reproductive and Child Health Officer Dr Rukmini delivered a seminar on 'Population stability and development of the nation'.

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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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