Saudi Arabia: Emirates Khader, his father-in-law died in accident
Dammam, Dec 6: K. Abdul Khader, resident of Parkala near Udupi and known as Emirates Khader, died in a road accident occurred near Dammam of Saudi Arabia on the wee hours of Thursday. He was 58.
Along with him, his father-in-law MK Abdul Khader Bava (Basarikatte S. Kodi Bavaka) also died in the accident. He was 79.
Emirates Khader wife and his two sons escaped with minor injuries, while two daughters who sustained injuries were admitted to Dammam general hospital, while two other daughters escaped unhurt.
The accident occurred when they were returning to Jubail after completing Umrah. It is said that the accident might have occurred as fog was completely covered the road. His family sources said that Khader’s son was driving the car.
Former minister Vinay Kumar Sorake, BM Mumtaz Ali and others visited the Dammam hospital. Nexus Group president Saad Al Shahrani, Ashraf, Asfaq, Asif of Expertise Group and others cooperated to complete the process. The family has decided to complete the last rites of the departed in Saudi Arabia, family sources said.
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India moving towards becoming global economic powerhouse: Kovind
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Amritsar (PTI): Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that with digital transformation, economic reforms and a strong focus on the ease of doing business, India is moving towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.
He was speaking after inaugurating the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) in Amritsar.
The former president said that this 19th edition of PITEX is being organised at a time when India is recognised as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former president, while referring to Punjab, said the state is a living example of courage, sacrifice and enterprise.
"The spiritual light of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) inspires peace and humanity across the world. The heritage of Punjab is deep and inspiring," Kovind said, according to a statement issued by the PITEX.
The former president congratulated the PHDCCI for hosting the 19th edition of PITEX and suggested that the chamber should expand PITEX outside Punjab.
He proposed that a similar event should also be held in New Delhi.
