Ramalinga Reddy will be inducted in to the Cabinet in the next expansion: Siddaramaih

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June 5, 2019

Bengaluru, Jun 5: In an attempt to pacify senior Congress leader and former Minister Ramalinga Reddy, who had expressed his displeasure over the functioning of the senior leaders in the State Congress, former Chief Minister and CLP leader Siddaramaiah assured that Reddy will be inducted during cabinet expansion.

Speaking to newsmen here on Wednesday, the former Chief Minister admitted that Reddy is a senior-most MLA in the Congress and should have been in the cabinet.

He said that following the demise of Congress Minister C S Shivalli, a vacancy has been created in the Cabinet, and while filling the vacant seat the Ramalinga Reddy's name will also been taken to consideration.

Strongly refuting the reports, that he had blocked the way for senior Congress leader Mallikarjuna Kharge from becoming the Chief Minister of the State, he said that "I am in favor of seeing all the communities gets an opportunity to head the State".

"In 2013 I became the Chief Minister following the directions from the Party High Command and MLAs, wishes" he 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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