Category Archives: Karnataka (under research project)

The Voice of Blood Donors® collects 56 units of blood camp held in city

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Mangaluru, KARNATAKA :

Mangaluru :

The Voice of Blood Donors® organized a blood camp in collaboration with City Street Vendors Association and blood bank of Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) at Town Hall here on Tuesday January 20.

It was held to mark Foundation Day of City Street Vendors Association.

Fifty-six units of blood was collected at the camp by IRCS.

The ration-kits were also distributed to civic workers on the same occasion.

The Voice of Blood Donors established 3 years ago had collected over 3,000 units of blood by organizing many camps in Dakshina Kannada (DK) district.

It has over 700 dedicated members who are available at short notice. The up-and-coming young entrepreneurs Abdul Rauf and NRI Farhan Sadat are the founder and co-founder respectively of The Voice of Blood Donors.

The blood banks in DK district has been facing acute scarcity of blood since many years. The accident victims and those who need frequent blood transfusion are worst affected by this life threatening issue.

Meanwhile, the founders of The Voice of Blood Donors who were determined to contribute their mite united under one platform for this noble cause. Its members from different faiths, caste and creed are involved in this humanitarian deed that has been commended by district administration, Lions Club and other social welfare organization.

City Street Vendors Association honorary president B K Imtiyaz was present on the occasion.

source: http://www.bellevision.com / Bellevision.com / Home> Mangaluru / by Robert D’Costa / Bellevision Media Network / pics : Abdul Rauf / January 22nd, 2021

Mangaluru NRI Abdulla Monu named among recipients of DK District Rajyotsava Award 2024

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Karavali (Dakshina Kannada) KARNATAKA / Doha, QATAR :

Mangaluru :

Abdulla Monu Moideen, a well-known non-resident Indian (NRI) entrepreneur and dedicated social worker, has been chosen to receive the prestigious Dakshina Kannada District Rajyotsava Award this year.

Recognized for his long-standing contributions to community service, Moidin has been actively involved in various social initiatives for over 30 years.

In addition to his social work, Moidin has been in the automobile business for 23 years. He is the founding president of the South Kanara Muslim Association and currently serves as the president of the Karnataka Cultural Association in Doha, Qatar.

Additionally, he holds the position of vice president at Tulu Koota in Doha and is actively involved with numerous other social organizations.

source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karavali / by Vartha Bharati / October 31st, 2024

Vartha Bharati’s Pushparaj BN among recipients of DK Rajyotsava Awards 2024

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Dakshina Kannada, KARNATAKA :

Vartha Bharati’s Mangalore Bureau Chief Pushparaj B.N

Mangaluru: 

The Dakshina Kannada District Rajyotsava Awards for 2024 will honor 62 individuals and 20 organizations for their contributions to society.

Among the individual awardees are Vartha Bharati’s Mangalore Bureau Chief Pushparaj B.N., non-resident Kannadiga Abdullah Monu Moideen, and social workers Hanif Haji Goltamajalu, Suhail Kandak, and Babu Pilar.

The list of honored organizations includes The Voice of Blood Donors and Munsuru Yuvaka Mandal, which have been recognized for their service to the community.

The awards will be presented by Dinesh Gundu Rao, D.K. District In-charge Minister, with Speaker UT Khader attending as a special guest.

The ceremony is scheduled for November 1 at 9 a.m. at Nehru Maidan in Mangalore, as part of the Kannada Rajyotsava celebrations.

source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karavali / by Vartha Bharati / October 31st, 2024

Irfan Razack of Prestige Group among recipients of Karnataka Rajyotsava Award 2024

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Bengaluru, KARNATAKA :

Bengaluru: 

The Karnataka Government has announced Irfan Razack, Chairman and Managing Director of Prestige Group, as one of the recipients of this year’s prestigious Karnataka Rajyotsava Award.

Razack, a prominent figure in the real estate and retail industry, has been recognized for his significant contributions to Karnataka’s growth and development through his work in the real estate sector.

With over 48 years of experience, Razack has led Prestige Group with a strong commitment to ethical business practices and a visionary approach to development. Under his guidance, Prestige Group has grown into a major player in the industry, with a reputation for excellence in real estate across India. Razack has received numerous awards and recognitions throughout his career, including the Fellowship of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS), the ‘Real Estate Professional of the Year’ award at the Real Estate Excellence Awards in 2008, and the prestigious Sir M. Visvesvaraya Memorial Award in 2015 for his contributions to Karnataka’s growth.

He has also been recognized for his exceptional leadership, being voted one of Asia’s Best CEOs in 2014 by Institutional Investor magazine and receiving ‘The World’s Greatest Leaders’ award by Asia One in 2015-16. His achievements have placed him among India’s top builders and leaders. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Razack is actively involved in numerous philanthropic and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, supporting causes that benefit society at large.

The Karnataka Rajyotsava Award, the state’s second-highest civilian honor, celebrates individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Karnataka in fields such as arts, education, industry, literature, science, social service, sports, and public affairs. The award will be formally presented on November 1, Kannada Rajyotsava Day, which marks Karnataka’s formation as a state.

source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karnataka / by Vartha Bharati / October 30th, 2024

Eid Meelad cricket tournament held

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Mysuru, KARNATAKA :

Mysuru :

Eid Meelad-un-Nabi Cricket Tournament – 2024, organised by Mysore Meelad Cricket Association as part of Eid Meelad festival was held at Maharaja’s College Cricket Grounds in city recently.

A total of 24 teams participated in the tournament in which Titan Cricket team won the tournament while Moonstar Cricket team secured the runners up place.

Batting first, Titan Cricket team scored 198 runs for the loss of seven wickets in 20 overs. Chasing the target, Moonstar team could score 183 runs and lost all their wickets.

Rohan Naveen, who scored 115 runs and bagged three wickets, was declared ‘Man of the Match’ while ‘Best Batsman and Man of the Series’ was awarded to Imran and ‘Best Bowler’ was awarded to Kifayat.

Mysore Meelad Cricket Association office-bearers Akram, Zameer Ahmed, Suhail Baig, Mubarak, Abrar Ahmed, Javeed Pasha, Kouar Pasha, Rahman, Azhar, Sagir, Mahboob, Nopor Ahmed, Haseeb, Saif, Siddiq, Afroz and others were present.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysoe / Home>Sports / September 27th, 2024

Grand cricket tournament AUZ to kick off in Dubai from October 26; Player auction scheduled for October 6

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Bhatkal, KARNATAKA / Dubai, U.A.E :

Dubai: 

In an effort to unite Bhatkallis residing in Dubai and other parts of the United Arab Emirates, the “AUZ Blast Edition 2” cricket tournament is set to commence in Dubai on October 26, 2024. The tournament is being organized by the Dubai-based Bhatkal companies, AUZ real estate and Nuha General Trading.

Providing details to the media, Ismail Mohtisham, the media coordinator of the organizing committee, explained that the purpose of the tournament is to bring together young cricket enthusiasts and players who are working in different parts of Dubai and the UAE, and to provide them with a platform to showcase their talent and take their skills to new heights.

The spectacular cricket event will not only serve as a source of entertainment for the cricket fans of Coastal Karnataka living in the UAE but will also offer young players from Bhatkal and surrounding areas an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities on a prominent stage.

The auction for the players will be held on October 6, with the first match scheduled for October 26.

Mohtisham further shared that eight teams will participate in the tournament, with a total of 220 players registering their interest. Each team will consist of 16 players, including three guest players.

The winning team will be awarded a trophy along with a cash prize of AED 10,999, while the runner-up team will receive a trophy and AED 6,999. Individual performances will also be recognized, with a Man of the Match award for each game and the prestigious Man of the Tournament award for the best overall performance.

“The tournament format will feature eight teams divided into two groups, with each team playing three league matches,” Mohtisham added. “The top four teams will qualify for the playoffs, promising plenty of excitement and competition.”

In addition to the thrilling cricket matches, fans can look forward to an exciting atmosphere with snacks and gift hampers on offer, ensuring a memorable experience for everyone attending the AUZ Blast Edition 2.

All matches will be held at Al Batayah Stadium in Sharjah.

It is important to note that Sundays are official holidays in Dubai and the UAE, while most companies have half-day holidays on Saturdays.

According to the schedule, the tournament will kick off on the evening of Saturday, October 26, with the opening ceremony, followed by the first match at 9:30 PM. On Sunday, October 27, the first match will be played at 10:00 AM, the second at 2:00 PM, and the third at 5:30 PM. For the next two weeks, on November 3 and November 10, four matches will be held on Sundays. On Saturday, November 16, two matches will take place, and on Sunday, November 17, the second semi-final and the final match will be played.

source: http://www.sahilonline.com / Sahil Online / Home> Gulf News / by IG Bhatkal / S O News Service / October 04th, 2024

Woman Power – Dr. Afreen Mubeen Sheikh

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Mangaluru, KARNATAKA / Dubai, UAE :

Mangaluru :

Dr. Afreen Mubeen Sheikh, a native of Mangaluru has made her hometown proud when she recently won the SHE Award in Dubai for her dedicated service to her profession and for contributing to the cause of women empowerment in UAE.

Dr Afreen is an alumnus of K S Hegde Medical Academy where she pursued her MBBS. She later did her Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland.

Dr Afreen is a mentor and coach for foreign medical graduates seeking medical licensure in the UAE. She is a women’s health consultant in Mamahood, Dubai. Her expertise and guidance have empowered countless mothers to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. She has also successfully founded a women’s modest fashion brand by name ’Hayaa by Afreen’ in Dubai and also has a popular blog page by name ’The Whitecoat Mama’ on Instagram.

She uses the platform to raise awareness about women’s health and Gulf medical exams. She’s not only a respected medical professional and social media influencer but also a brand ambassador for several renowned brands in the UAE. Dr Afreen’s inspiring journey and her achievements were featured in a popular Dubai magazine ’Xpatzhub’ in October.

Dr Afreen is married to Dr Mohammad Mubeen who is a Paediatric Intensivist.

SDM-IMD alumnus receives IMC Young Alumni Award

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Mysuru, KARNATAKA :

SDM-IMD alumnus Feroze Azeez seen with Dr. S. N. Prasad, Director, SDM-IMD, Dr. S. Saibaba,  Faculty-Marketing and Gururaj, Manager – Admissions.

Feroze Azeez, Deputy CEO of Anand Rathi Wealth Ltd., and an alumnus of  SDM-IMD, Mysuru, has received the IMC Young Alumni Award for his professional achievements at the India Management Conclave by MBAUniverse held at XLRI, Jamshedpur last month.

The previous awardees include top achievers from the IIMs, XLRI, SPJIMR etc.

Feroze Azeez is  the son of A.K. Azeez and Rukhsana Azeez of  Mysuru.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Photo News / October 23rd, 2024

Dr. Farooq Pasha and Dr. Fazilath Uzma, Bag Acharya Shri Award 2024

Education- Excellence, Coaching, Training, Tutorials (wef. Feb 09th, 2024), Karnataka (under research project), Leaders, Science & Technology, Scientists (wef. August 27th,m 2023), Women/Girls(since May26-2021), , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Bengaluru, KARNATAKA :

Bengaluru:

Under the auspices of Media Study Centre and with the cooperation of Vistara TV and Basaveshwara Parishad, Dr. Mohammed Farooq Pasha, Asst. Prof. Department of Commerce and Management Kengeri and Dr. Fazilath Uzma from Microbiology and Food Technology Department of Bangalore University were awarded with Acharya Shri 2024 in recognition of their services in their respective fields.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Bengaluru South Shiv Prakash Devraju, renowned cardiologist Mahantesh R Chantimath, President of Basava Parishad Uma Devi, former MP Prof. I.G. Sanadi and others were present on the occasion.

Dr. Farooq has authored more 50 books for pre-university and degree courses in Commerce. Dr. Fazilath is a senior research fellow at Bangalore University and has written 11 books on the subject.

source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Pride of the Nation> Awards> Latest News / by Mohammed Atherulla Shariff, (headline edited) , Radiance News Bureau / October 28th, 2024

Islamic Welfare Society Bhatkal: A Light House on Arabian Seashore

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Bhatkal, (Uttara Kannada District), KARNATAKA :

The Islamic Welfare Society in the coastal town of Bhatkal, on the shores of the Arabian Sea, has anchored the lives of lakhs of people within 40 years of its establishment. Registered under the Karnataka Societies Act, IWS provides interest-free Loans to people irrespective of religion, caste and creed. Around 15% of the beneficiaries are non-Muslims.

Loans worth around thirteen crore rupees were disbursed to more than 4800 marginalised persons last year for business, agriculture, education, house repair, medical treatment, marriage, etc. In the initial two months of the current financial year around 2200 people were provided with loans to the tune of 3 crore 42 lakhs.

During the tsunami of demonetization, the IWS rescued around 33 thousand people by offering loans amounting to 35 crores (2017-2019). Another disastrous wave of Covid-19 and the Lockdown gave a heavy blow to weaker sections. The IWS helped around 18 thousand badly-hit people, providing loans amounting to 31 crores (2019-2021).

Custodian, mentor

The Bhatkal Society acts as a custodian too. Various Masjids and NGOs keep their deposit for safety purposes with the Society.

The Society educates petty businessmen and small-time artisans to manage their funds. Pigmy deposit is an effective mode to promote saving habits. Society’s pigmy collectors procure around 1 lakh rupees daily to the needy at their door steps. With a pre and free consent of the depositors these funds are channelized as Interest Free Loans to needy persons. This brings spiritual solace to the depositors.

Systematic distribution of Zakat

The Society has got arrangements for collection and distribution of Zakath fund in an organized manner. Around 550 families of Bhatkal are benefitted through this Scheme. Deserving people in and around Bhatkal are provided with monthly pension of rupees 500, 300 and 200 per month out of the total sanctioned amount for the whole year. It is deposited in their accounts with the Society. The persons concerned withdraw the amount from their accounts as and when needed.

Monthly provision

Some philanthropists wish to help the poor with monthly provision, through the Society. Thirty poor families are provided with ration kits, costing rupees 1500, 1000 and 800. Some people deposit their Zakat amount along with a list of beneficiaries, concealing their identity with beneficiaries, and that amount is distributed accordingly.

Whereas many people deposit their Zakat amount in the Zakat Fund of the Society only and its distribution is left to the discretion of the Society. 

Some others contribute particularly to medical needs of the poor. At an average five persons are benefited under this head every month. Even accident victims and people facing health emergencies are helped after confirmation from reliable sources.

Another utilization of our Zakat Fund is education. Poor students of Govt. schools in and around Bhatkal are provided with their essential needs. About 700 deserving students take advantage of this scheme annually. The Society is undertaking distribution of Zakat silently.

Public health is a very vast field in social work. The Society has recently started its work on public health front too, running a hospital under the name of Welfare Hospital. Frequent traveling of people to the nearby Mangalore city for minor health problems has come down to a good extent.

source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Features> Focus / by Mohammed Atherulla Shariff, Radiance News Bureau / July 13th, 2024