Girl succumbs to cancer after prolonged hospital treatment

July 25, 2011

Kasaragod, July 25: Sauda, a 14 year-old daughter of Abdul Rahiman of Bayavalappu whose right leg was amputated due to cancer died in her house on Monday morning.

Sauda, an eighth standard student of the Angadimugar Higher Secondary School developed swelling on her right leg seven months ago. Doctors of a private hospital in Mangalore advised surgery.

Members of the Green Star Club and the Kerala Deseeya Vedi of Mogral admitted Sauda to the Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvanandapuram six months ago where Sauda's right leg was amputated. After the surgery her agonizing pain on the leg stopped and she started walking using crutches. She hoped to continue her education as she told her relatives that she had got a rebirth after amputating her leg.

But last week she started feeling the pain all over her body. After admitting to the hospital for the second time, doctors concluded that cancer had spread to other parts of the body and there was no chance of recovery.

Two days ago she was admitted to a private hospital here. But she refused to take medicine and pleaded to take her back to her house as she decided to discontinue the medicine. She told her relatives that there was no chance of recovery and believed that she would die soon.

Students and staff of the Angadimgar Higher secondary school mourned her death and a holiday was declared for the school on Monday.

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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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