Emirate Khader, father-in-law die in ghastly car mishap in Saudi Arabia

P A Hameed Padubidri, Riyadh-KSA

December 6, 2018

Riyadh, Dec 6: Abdul Khader, popularly known as "Emirate Khader", aged about 62, died along with his father-in-law Mulky Bawa Basrikatte due to road accident that took place today early morning (06/12/2018) near Jooda, which is on Riyadh-Dammam highway express.

He was returning back from Makkah after performing Umrah along with his family. Others sustained minor injuries initially being hospitalized in Prince Sultan Abqaiq & later were admitted to Dammam Central Hospital.

Both mortal remains were kept in the morgue in Prince Sultan Hospital awaiting legal formalities. It is said that the formalities will probably be held on Sunday due to two days government.

Emirate Khader was one of the prominent personalities among Mangalurean community known for his social and humanitarian works since four decades. He was very sociable and friendly.

He was in Emirate (Governorate) office around 35 years back when he was young. He was working as coordinator with good command over Arabic. Because of this, he was famously known as Emirate Khader. He has been in Jubail working for an Engineering company in Jubail.

His father-in-law was recently arrived in Jubail on visit visa. He also died in the hospital after few hours of the accident.

Thousands of relatives, friends and well-wishers including various organizations gathered in the hospital. Farook Mulky Jubail, Arif Jokatte from ISF Dammam Unit, social worker & businessman Basheer Sagar & others were present in the hospital & are seeing to complete necessary legal formalities with various authorities in the KSA & Indian Embassy.

Khaizar Kannangar, Naushad Katipalla, Ashraf Ullal, Samshu Karnire and others from ISF are dealing at Dammam Central Hospital to take care two daughters of deceased Khader.

As gathered information from the hospital staff, Khader was brought dead to the hospital while his father-in-law breathed his last in the hospital. The staff said thousands of people thronged the hospital to see the Mayyits.

Also Read: Emirate Khader Bhai: Loved by everyone; hated by none

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Flight cancellations strand passengers overnight at Mangaluru Airport

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December 4,2025

Mangaluru: Chaos erupted at Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) after IndiGo flight 6E 5150, bound for Mumbai, was repeatedly delayed and ultimately cancelled, leaving around 100 passengers stranded overnight. The incident highlights the ongoing country-wide operational disruptions affecting the airline, largely due to the implementation of new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms for crew.

The flight was initially scheduled for 9:25 PM on Tuesday but was first postponed to 11:40 PM, then midnight, before being cancelled around 3:00 AM. Passengers expressed frustration over last-minute communication and the lack of clarity, with elderly and ailing travellers particularly affected. “Though the airline arranged food, there was no proper communication, leaving us confused,” said one family member.

An IndiGo executive at MIA cited the FDTL rules, designed to prevent pilot fatigue by limiting crew working hours, as the cause of the cancellation. While alternative arrangements, including hotel stays, were offered, about 100 passengers chose to remain at the airport, creating tension. A replacement flight was arranged but also faced delays due to the same constraints, finally departing for Mumbai around 1:45 PM on Wednesday. Passengers either flew, requested refunds, or postponed their travel.

The Mangaluru delay is part of a broader crisis for IndiGo. The airline has been forced to make “calibrated schedule adjustments”—a euphemism for widespread cancellations and delays—after stricter FDTL norms came into effect on November 1.

While an IndiGo spokesperson acknowledged unavoidable flight disruptions due to technology issues, operational requirements, and the updated crew rostering rules, the DGCA has intervened, summoning senior airline officials to explain the chaos and outline corrective measures.

The ripple effect has been felt across the country, with major hubs like Bengaluru and Mumbai reporting numerous cancellations. The Mangaluru incident underscores the systemic operational strain currently confronting India’s largest carrier, leaving passengers nationwide grappling with uncertainty and delays.

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