Moodbidri: Entrepreneur, educationist Haji M Muhyuddin Kunhi passes away

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March 25, 2022

Mangaluru, Mar 25: Entrepreneur, philanthropist and chairman of Moodbidri-based Al-Furqan Education Trust Haji M Muhyuddin Kunhi, passed away early today at his residence on the outskirts of the city. He was 78.

Hailing from Ullal in Mangaluru, Muhyuddin Kunhi was a prominent name in fish export business the coastal Karnataka for decades.

He gradually migrated to Moodbidri, where in established an educational institution which imparts both religious and secular education.

He was a prominent leader of South Karnataka Salafi Movement. He is survived by a wife, three sons and four daughters, and a large number of relatives and well-wishers.

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Saudi-Kerala AIE flight diverted to Mangaluru for medical emergency

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December 2,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 2: Mangaluru International Airport responded to a medical emergency late on Monday night. Air India Express flight IX 522, travelling from Riyadh to Thiruvananthapuram, was diverted to Mangaluru Airport after a passenger in his late 30s experienced a medical emergency on board.

The Airport’s Operations Control Centre received an alert regarding the passenger’s health condition. The airport activated its emergency response protocol, mobilising the airport medical team and coordinating with stakeholders including CISF, immigration, and customs.

Upon landing, airport medical personnel attended to the passenger, assessed his condition, and arranged to shift him to a local tertiary-care hospital for further treatment. The passenger’s relatives accompanied the passenger, who incidentally received necessary medical care on board, which helped stabilise the situation.

Following the handling of the emergency, the flight departed for Thiruvananthapuram at 2:05 am on Tuesday.

"We appreciate the cooperation of all parties involved, and this incident reaffirms our ongoing commitment to prioritising passenger safety and readiness to respond to unforeseen emergencies with professionalism and care," the Airport spokesperson said.

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