Shut down illegal abattoirs, KSE urges Siddaramaiah

Shivamogga, Apr 4: Senior BJP?leader K?S Eshwarappa on Monday said that Anti-Cow Slaughter Act would be implemented in the state, if the BJP is voted to power in the next Assembly elections.

Speaking to journalists here, Eshwarappa demanded that the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government close down all illegal slaughter houses in the state without any second thought.

Referring to chief minister’s statement that he would not ban slaughter houses in Karnataka as was being done in the BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh, Eshwarappa said that Siddaramaiah must tender an apology to the people of the state for hurting their religious sentiments. It is an open secret that all non-vegetarians are not beef eaters and, a large number of people worship cow. When this is the reality, Siddaramaiah’s statement makes no sense, said Eshwarappa, who is also the leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council.

To a query, he admitted that there are differences within the BJP and it is quite common. “They would be resolved either by ourselves or by our senior leaders.” Asked about the incident pertaining to the removal banners containing pictures of BJP leader and former MP?Ayanur Manjunath in Shivamogga city, Eshwarappa said he would discuss the issue with the local leaders.

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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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