Rangamane award -2017 for director, playwright Akshara

January 25, 2017

Mangaluru, Jan 25: Ranganmane Cultural Centre of Sullia, has chosen K.V. Akshara, director, playwright and writer in the Kannada language forRangamane Award-2017', said Theater Director, Rangamane Cultural Centre Head Jeevanram Sullia.

Magsaysay awardee KV Akshara, presently heads Ninasam, the theatre group and cultural complex, in Heggodu, Karnataka, founded by his father K V Subbanna. Being head of Ninasam, he has guided many peoples and showed path in theatre for many students. KV Akshara has written more than 30 books in Kannada, on drama, theatre and performing arts, and translated books on theatre to Kannada language.

He has directed the dramas like Smashana Kurukshetra, Ahalya, Kirugurina Gayyaligalu, Thughlak, Sangyabalya, Swapnanataka for Ninasam and Ninasam Tirugata troup. He has honored with Karnataka Sahithya Akademi award, Karnataka Nataka Academy Fellowship, Alva's Nudisiri Award and many more. The award is given during the valedictory ceremony of three days'Rangasambrama-2017''held from February 03 to 05. The honor includes Rs 10000 cash, memento and certificate.

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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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