Onion price rises to Rs 60 per kg in Karnataka's capital

Agencies

September 24, 2019

Bengaluru, Sept 24: Onion prices in Bengaluru surged after the rain hits the supply and selling at Rs 60 per kilograms (Kg).

"Onion price was Rs 20 per kg and now there is a shortage of supply due to rains and therefore we are getting onions at Rs 50-60 per kg. This is why we are selling it at a price of Rs 60 per kg. It will remain like this for two more months and will stabilize after that," Inayatullah, a vendor at KR Market, told ANI.

He further said that the price rise has resulted in slowing down of sales. "Earlier customers used to buy 2 or 3 kgs but now most of them stick to just purchasing 1 kg," he said.

A buyer, Manohar said, "Just fifteen days ago I bought onions at Rs 20 per kg but now it is selling at Rs 60 per kg. I don't know whose mistake is it, the government's or farmers' or is it due to climate change."

"Whatever is the reason the government should step in to check the price rise," he added.

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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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