Manama, Bahrain: Under the high patronage of H.E. Ahmed Bin Salman Al-Musallam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives, Kingdom of Bahrain, Mr. Mohammad Mansoor, Founder and Chairman of Saara Group, was honored as one of the esteemed winners of The Times of Bahrain TOB Icon Award 2024. This prestigious award recognizes his outstanding contributions to the business world and his relentless pursuit of excellence.

During the award presentation, H.E. Ahmed Bin Salman Al-Musallam congratulated the awardees for their significant contributions to their respective sectors. He aacknowledged their critical role in the growth of Bahrain's economy and society.

Mohammad Mansoor, a distinguished businessman and sports enthusiast, has elevated Saara Group to new heights with his exceptional business acumen and innovation. In addition to his business achievements, Mohammad Mansoor chairs the Bahrain Cricket Federation and Life N Style Magazine. His leadership extends to international forums as a Director of The Council in the World Youth Group, affiliated with the United Nations.

Mohammad Mansoor has also served as the Vice President of the KHK Heroes Foundation and a Board Member of the Bahrain India Society. His multifaceted work reflects his commitment to growth, development, and intercultural partnerships.

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Ranchi (PTI): An air ambulance with seven people onboard to Delhi from Ranchi crashed near Simaria in Jharkhand's Chatra district on Monday, Ranchi airport Director Vinod Kumar said.

There was no immediate confirmation about casualties.

The crash occurred after the air ambulance took off from Ranchi airport at about 7.10 pm, the official said.

"An air ambulance from Ranchi with seven people onboard crashed near Simaria in Chatra district. The report of the crash was received from the state administration," Airport Director Kumar told PTI.

The ambulance had lost contact with air traffic control around 20 minutes after takeoff.

The DGCA in a statement said, "On 23.02.2026 Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd Beechcraft C90 aircraft VT-AJV operating medical evacuation (Air Ambulance) flight on sector Ranchi-Delhi crashed in Kasaria Panchayat of Chatra district, in Jharkhand."

There were seven people on board, including two crew members.

"The aircraft was airborne from Ranchi at 19:11 IST. After establishing contact with Kolkata at19:34 IST, aircraft lost communication and RADAR contact with Kolkata at approximately 100 NM South-East of Varanasi," it added.

The district administration's search and rescue team is at the location, and an Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) team is being dispatched for investigation, the statement said.

Chatra Deputy Commissioner Keerthishree G told PTI, "The aircraft went missing around 7.30 pm. It crashed at Bariatu Panchayat in Simaria."

The DC said she cannot confirm the casualties right now, as the place of occurrence is deep in the forest.

"A team has been sent. We can confirm when the team reaches there," she added.