Won't divert river; will just drain out excess rainwater from Yettinahole: CM

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October 9, 2016

Mangaluru, Oct 9: Reiterating that the Yettinahole project would not affect the interests of people in Dakshina Kannada district Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has on Sunday said that it would only drain out only excess rainwater during the four monsoon months and won't divert the entire river.

Speaking to presspersons at Mangaluru International Airport on his arrival for a one-day tour of Dakshina Kannada district, Mr Siddaramaiah claimed that water, more than the quantity estimated (24 tmcft), was available in the Yettinahole.

“Yes, there is more than 24 tmcft water,” he replied to a question as to whether he was confident of sufficient water being available at the site.

He went on to claim that activists in Dakshina Kannada who are opposing the project are misinformed; the project would not have any impact on Dakshina Kannada. Interestingly, Mangaluru South MLA J R Lobo and former MLA of Mangaluru North Vijaykumar Shetty, who had opposed the Yettinahole project also were present with the CM.

Mr Siddaramaiah also said that the government was exploring other water sources, including the Sharavathi, for the needs of people in the arid regions. Yettinahole water diversion is only for drinking purposes, he added.

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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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