Three killed as tanker rams into Force Trax Toofan

June 2, 2014

Puttur, Jun 2: A deadly crash involving a sports utility vehicle and gas tanker near Udane in Puttur taluk blocked Shiradi Ghat for some time on Monday.

At least three persons on board the Force Trax Toofan died and 10 others injured in the collusion.

Local police have identified the deceased as Shweta, Thippeswami and Ganesh.

It is learnt that the driver of the taken lost control over the vehicle while negotiating a curve and rammed into the oncoming SUV.

All the injured have been admitted to different hospitals in Mangalore and Hassan. The condition of four among the injured is said to be critical.

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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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