Over 300 arrested in Bengaluru over Cauvery violence; more arrests likely

September 13, 2016

Bengaluru, Sep 13: The city police have arrested over 300 persons in connection with Monday's violence following Supreme Court's order to the state to release water to Tamil Nadu. The hunt is on to arrest those who have incited violence, said Home Minister G. Parameshwara.

Appealing the people and organisations against taking law to their hands, he cautioned miscreants of stringent action. “The government will not spare anybody who indulges in violence and destruction of public property,” he said.

Speaking to media persons here on Tuesday, before participating in the emergency Cabinet meeting convened by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to discuss the future course of action, he said: “A few miscreants are creating trouble by misusing names of Kannada organisations. So far, we have arrested over 300 persons in connection with Monday's violence. The police will initiate stringent action against those who have damaged public property.”

Dr. Parameshwara, who has been monitoring the situation since Tuesday morning with the senior police officers, said that some anti-social elements also joined in the protest.

Clarifying that the Monday's violence was in response to assault on Kannadigas in Tamil Nadu, he said: “The situation is completely under control. Of the 20 companies of Central Reserve Police Force and Central Industrial Security Force sought, 10 companies have already reached Bengaluru and have been deployed in all sensitive areas.”

Refuting allegations that government failed in maintaining law and order, the Home Minister maintained that the state government had done its best. “We have enough police force. Initially our tolerance was misused, but the government handled the situation effectively,” he clarified.

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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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