Siddaramaiah govt failed in controlling violence in Dakshina Kannada: JD(S)

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August 21, 2017

Vijayapura, Aug 21: Former prime minister H D Deve Gowda has said that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah-led government has failed on all fronts, including in controlling the violence in Dakshina Kannada district.

Speaking to media persons here Gowda that Janata Dal (Secular) was all set to counter the strategies of both Congress and BJP in upcoming Assembly polls. The list of JD(S) candidates for polls would be announced by October, he said.

He said that JD(S) state president H D Kumaraswamy would contest from Ramanagaram only and would not enter the fray from a second constituency. This, even as there is demand for him to contest from multiple seats.

The former prime minister said his party was not scared of the campaign blitzkreig launched by the BJP and the Congress. He said the JD(S) had formulated strategies for the election, by forming six crack teams. Each team would be in charge of five districts each.

Gowda claimed he had taken a loan of Rs 5 crore for the party, while the two national parties had crores of rupees as funds. His party only transacted through cheques. He said he would restrict himself to state politics and not involve in national politics.

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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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