Tipu University will be reality soon: Rahman Khan

July 16, 2013

Bangalore, Jul 16: Tippu Sulthan Central University will be formed at Srirangapatna at any cost, said Minister for Minority Affairs Dr K Rahman Khan. He said that in this connection a letter has been written to the Government to provide 200 acre of land.

Addressing reporters on Monday, he said that, as per the recommendations of Sachar Committee, five universities have to be set up in different states for minorities and one will be formed in Srirangapatna bearing name of Tippu Sulthan.

Mr Khan said that officials are inspecting land as per the directions of the Chief Minister. “Despite demanding the previous government for land for the University, no land was allotted. While there were no oppositions for setting up of universities for minorities anywhere else, oppositions were seen only in Karnataka under the BJP rule against the proposed Tipu Sulthan University,” he said adding that the University will become a reality soon as the Congress has come to power in the state.

“Sachar Committee has spoken about the plight of Muslims. Nobody is thinking on the lines of bringing these people to the mainstream of the society. Are Muslims not the citizens of this country,” questioned Mr Khan.

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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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