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Razack Family Donates Rs 5 Crore to St Joseph’s Boys’ High School for Infrastructure Development

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Bengaluru, KARNATAKA :

Bengaluru:

The Razack family, renowned for their legacy of generosity, has donated Rs 5 crore to St Joseph’s Boys’ High School (SJBHS) to support the institution’s ongoing projects.

The unveiling of the ‘Razack Family Block’ plaque in September 2024 marked a significant moment for the school. Present at the event were prominent alumni, including Irfan Razack, Managing Director of Prestige Estates Projects (Batch of 1968), along with his brothers Rezwan Razack (Batch of 1970) and Noaman Razack (Batch of 1974).

The generous contribution will fund crucial developments at the school, including the construction of a playground with a double basement and additional classrooms. These infrastructure upgrades aim to align with the new National Education Policy (NEP) and address longstanding challenges such as parking limitations in Bengaluru’s Central Business District.

During the ceremony, Irfan Razack expressed his gratitude, saying, “It is a privilege to give back to my alma mater, which has shaped me into who I am today. Your recognition of my efforts is humbling, and I am deeply grateful.” The sentiments were echoed by Rezwan Razack and other family members, all underscoring their continued commitment to supporting the school’s growth.

Jayashree Prince Jacob, a teaching faculty member at SJBHS, highlighted the deeper meaning of the Razack family’s donation, stating, “This contribution represents more than just financial support. It is a testament to the lasting bond between the school and its alumni, inspiring future Josephites to uphold the tradition of giving back.”

In a statement, the school reflected on its cherished motto, “Fide et Labore” (Faith and Toil), emphasizing that the values imparted through the years continue to resonate with the alumni. “Once a Josephite, always a Josephite” remains more than a saying—it embodies the unyielding love and loyalty of the Josephite community.

The Razack family’s contribution serves as a lasting example of dedication to the school’s mission, ensuring that St Joseph’s Boys’ High School continues to thrive and inspire future generations.

source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Latest News> Report / by Radiance News Bureau / October 12th, 2024

Udupi district Muslim Okkoota (R) to host award ceremony on Nov 10

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Udupi, KARNATAKA :

 Udupi district Muslim Okkoota (R) will host an award ceremony to recognize individuals who have made significant contribution to society and various communities meeting at Basel Missionaries Memorial auditorium on November 10.

Mohammed Idrees, general secretary Udupi district Muslim Okkoota, addressing the media in the press meet held on October 14 said, “The awards include the ‘Manava Ratna’ for those who have upheld human values and the ‘Seva Ratna’ for social service, and also introduced a new award this year the ‘Souharda Ratna,’ aimed at honouring those who work towards communal harmony.”

Sasikanth Senthil, a former deputy commissioner of Dakshina Kannada and current member ofparliament, has been selected for the ‘Manava Ratna’ award. The ‘Seva Ratna’ will be awarded to K S Nisar Ahmed, a businessman originally from Karkala who has made his mark in Dubai. Additionally, Fr William Martis, a Christian clergyman and social activist from Udupi, will be the first-ever recipient of the ‘Souharda Ratna’ award.

In addition to the awards, six individuals who have made outstanding contributions in various fields such as education, literature, folklore, organization, and social service will be honored. Among them are a distinguished writer and speaker Dr Gananath Ekkar, political leaders Saraswati D Bangera and Sarala Kanchan, a Dalit leader and social activist Annappa Nakre, and social workers Nityananda Olakadu and Haseenaru Kodi Kundapura, who have dedicated their lives to serving the marginalized.

The awards will be presented by Karnataka’s minister for women and child development and Udupi district in-charge minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar. The keynote address will be delivered by a folk scholar and chairman of the Kannada Development Authority Dr Purushotham Bilimale. The event will be inaugurated by chancellor of Yenepoya University Abdulla Kunhi, president of the Udupi District Muslim Federation Yaseen Malpe will deliver a vote of thanks. Principal of Baraka International School and College B S Sharafuddin, will preside over the ceremony. The event will be coordinated by S K Iqbal Katapadi, with Iqbal Manna as co-coordinator and Ismail Hussain overseeing the programme.

Notable guests include former ministers Vinay Kumar Sorake and Jayaprakash Hegde, alongside other dignitaries such as honorary president Udupi district Muslim Okkoota Haji Abdulla Parkala, president Karnataka Allied Health Council Dr U T Iftikhar, businessman Prasad Raj Kanchan, Afroze Assadi Dubai, president Sahabalve K Phaniraj, organization secretary Karnataka state Dalith Sangharsh Committee Sundar Master, president Sugamya district women’s federation Gracy Coellho, and principal of Kodi BEd College Dr Firdose.

Treasurer Udupi district Muslim Okkoota Sayyad Farid, secretary Ismail Sheik, vice president Salauddin Abdula, member Daffrulla, event coordinator Iqbal Manna and zilla panchayath member Abdul hajid Udyavara, were present in the press meet.

source: http://www.daijiworld.com / Daijiworld.com / Home>Karnataka / by Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (TP) / October 14th, 2024


 



Minority Welfare Department gives students time till Nov 11 to apply for hostel accommodation

Community Involvement / Social Issues, Education, FREE : Accomodation, Karnataka (under research project), Useful / SCHOLARSHIPS, Women/Girls(since May26-2021)

KARNATAKA :

Representational image (credit: businesstoday.in)

Mangaluru:

The deadline to submit applications for entry into the post-matriculation boys’ and girls’ hostels under the Minority Welfare Department for the current academic year (2024-25) has been extended to November 11.

Pre-university (PUC), parallel course, professional course, graduation and post-graduation students may apply for accommodation at the hostels, under the State Scholarship Programme, the authorities have said in a press release, adding that the applications are provided on the State Hostel Portal (SHP) site.

Additional information on applying for accommodation at the hostels is available on the SHP site. The applicants may also approach the government personnel at the district and taluk offices of the Minority Welfare Department, the press release has stated.

source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karnataka / by Vartha Bharati / October 15th, 2024

Prestige International School & PU College awarded ‘Most Promising Implementation of Learning Tools’

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Karavali, KARNATAKA :

Mangaluru:

Prestige International School & PU College has been recognized for its excellence in education, winning the Most Promising Implementation of Learning Tools award at the India’s Top Prestigious School Jury Awards 2024.

The award was presented during the educators’ summit organised by Education Today on 4th October 2024 at The Lalit, Mumbai.

Hyder Ali, Chairman of Prestige International School & PU College, received the award on behalf of the institution.

Education Today, one of India’s leading education magazines, is known for providing valuable insights for students, teachers, and parents across the country.

source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karavali / by Vartha Bharati / October 14th, 2024

Mandya bike mechanic Altaf Pasha wins Rs 25-crore Thiruvonam bumper lottery

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Pandavapura (Mandya) , KARNATAKA :

Altaf could not send his son to school because of poverty and they both worked in their garage.

Altaf Pasha (File Photo)

Mandya :

A bike mechanic from Pandavapura town has won Kerala government’s Rs 25-crore Thiruvonam bumper lottery. Altaf Pasha, 45, bought a lottery ticket (TG 434222) for Rs 500 a few days ago.

The results were declared on Wednesday. Altaf runs a small bike garage on Pandavapura-Mandya Road. He lives with his wife Seema in a rented house at Basavanagudi Layout.

They have a 21-year-old son and a 19-year-old daughter. His friend Samiulla told reporters that a few days ago Altaf visited Wayanad in Kerala where he purchased the lottery ticket.

After returning home, he tried to sell the ticket to his friend, who owns a welding shop adjacent to his garage, when he ran out of money. But the shop owner refused to buy the ticket.

Altaf could not send his son to school because of poverty and they both worked in their garage.

“After I came to know that I won the bumper prize, I rushed home and informed my wife and daughter. Initially, they did not believe me. But when I showed my ticket and the winning number on my mobile phone, they rejoiced,” Altaf told reporters.

“I will receive Rs 12.8 crore after all deductions. I will buy a house first and start a business. I can now get my daughter married happily. I will also help the poor as I know what poverty is,” he said.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Karnataka / by Express News Service (headline edited) / October 11th, 2024

Abdul Salaam Chittoor appointed as state director of Karnataka SDMC Coordination Centre

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Kundapur Taluk (Udupi District), KARNATAKA :

Kundapur :

Abdul Salaam Chittoor from Kundapura taluk in Udupi district has been appointed as the state director of the Karnataka State School Development and Management Committees (SDMC) Coordination Centre.

The appointment order was issued by Moiddin Kutti, the director of the Karnataka SDMC Coordination Centre, and will be effective until further notice. This role underscores Abdul Salaam’s commitment to advancing educational initiatives across the region.

source: http://www.daijiworld.com / Daijiworld / Home> Karnataka / by Silvester D’Souza / Daijiworld Media Network-Kundapur / October 07th, 2024

M. Sadulla, the short and tall personality of Kannada Literature

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Mangaluru, KARNATAKA :

Mangaluru:

A phrase in Kannada “murthi chikkadaru keerti doddadu” meaning icon looks short but performance is enormous, goes well with M. Sadulla, a great personality of Islamic literature in Kannada.

One of the pioneers of the popular Kannada weekly Sanmarga published from 1978, Sadulla was its manager and publisher till he breathed his last on 22nd August 2022.

Around 5 feet tall, M. Sadulla was born in 1945 in the Kandak area of coastal city Mangalore. He was the third son of Abdul Jabbar Ibrahim and Mariyamma. He lost his father at a young age.

He had his primary education at Badriya Educational Institution and matriculation from Rosario Educational Institution with distinction.

Sadulla began his professional career as an Accountant. He was a student of Moulana Syed Yusuf, the Imam of Kachi Masjid in Bundar area. Under his guidance, he learnt Quranic studies, Islamic jurisprudence, Arabic, and Urdu.

In Kandaka area, his father Abdul Jabbar was popularly known as Ijjabaka; he was a great admirer of Syed Abul Ala Maududi, the founder of Jamaat-e-Islami. Ijjabaka was the first person to translate Fatiha, the first chapter of the Holy Quran from Urdu into Kannada. Sadulla resolved to follow in his father’s footsteps.

During that time, there was a noticeable lack of Islamic literature in Kannada. To fill this gap, Sadulla not only translated works from Urdu and Malayalam into simple Kannada but also contributed original articles. Unlike his peers, he did not take much interest in public debates or speeches. However, anyone met him personally was impressed with his simplicity, integrity and depth of knowledge in various fields.

He contributed significantly to the translation of the extensive Urdu commentary Tafhim-ul-Quran and Sahih Bukhari, and other hadith collections like Dari Deepa (Guiding Light). Two of his original works, Namaz Shafi’i Krama and Kannada Kaliyiri (Learn Kannada) are very popular and published multiple times. He translated around 30 works into Kannada. Dari Deepa, the hadith collection, has reached thousands of people, transforming many lives of Muslims and non-Muslims alike.

Sadulla was known for his simplicity, discipline, minimal talk, and high productivity, always wearing a gentle smile. His special qualities included excellent office management, patience, courage, generosity, and keeping calm even under pressure. He never let anything bother him and always remained content with what he had.

Despite being a profound scholar of the Quran and Hadith, he used to attend the Quran and Hadith classes of other scholars seriously, listening attentively.

Sadulla was very meticulous about the Quranic knowledge. Even when he was unwell, he would listen carefully as family members read it, correcting their mistakes if any. He couldn’t tolerate even minor mistakes in Quran recitation or references, and was keen on immediate corrections.

He was like a ready reckoner of the Quran.  Anyone could call him to inquire about any issue related to the Quran, and he would promptly provide the answer, satisfactorily.

source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Features > Latest News / by Radiance News Bureau / September 24th, 2024

Bearys Group won Outstanding Performance Award

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Mangaluru, KARNATAKA :

Syed Mohammed Beary receiving the award

Mangalore:

Bearys Group, Mangalore has been awarded the “Outstanding Performance in Construction OHS&E Excellence Award” by the World Safety Organization (WSO), India. The recognition was given for the group’s work on the “Microsoft Data Centre-HYD01” project in Hyderabad.

Syed Mohamed Beary, Founder and CMD of Bearys Group, expressed pride in the recognition and reaffirmed the group’s commitment to prioritizing safety and quality in all their projects.

“Today we have walked the talk and demonstrated our unwavering commitment to ‘Safety First – Project Best’ – ‘Quality First – Project Best’. We remain dedicated to promoting safety, health, and environmental stewardship across all our projects. This is a proud moment for Bearys and we rededicate ourselves to raise the bar further and make Safety & Quality the sine qua non of all our endeavors,” Syed Mohamed Beary said.

The award was presented at the 5th World Safety Organization OHS&E Professional Development Symposium held at Feathers A Radha Hotel, Chennai, on September 27.

source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Awards> Latest News / by Radiance News Bureau / October 01st, 2024

Welfare Yuva Karnataka Inaugurated Successfully in Kalaburgi

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Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), KARNATAKA :

Yuva Welfare Karnataka unit of Kalaburgi.

Kalaburgi(Gulbarga): 

On August 8, 2024, Kalaburgi city witnessed the successful launch of “Welfare Yuva Karnataka,” the youth wing of the Welfare Party of India for the Karnataka State. The event drew enthusiastic participation from youths across various districts of North Karnataka.

The day began with a vibrant rally leading to the conference hall, where participants energetically chanted slogans. Advocate Taher Hussain, the state president of the Welfare Party, officially inaugurated the event. The flag of Welfare Yuva Karnataka was then ceremoniously handed over to Mr. Muhammad Rafiq, the state general secretary of the youth wing.

The assembly saw the participation of hundreds of youths from North Karnataka. The inaugural address was delivered by Mujahid Pasha Khureshi, the state vice president of the party. During the event, two notable achievers from Kalaburgi were honored with the Welfare Yuva Award.

Key addresses were made by Muhammad Rafiq, General Secretary of Welfare Yuva Karnataka, along with state secretaries Riaz Ahmed, Talat Yasmin, Mubeen Ahmed, Asif Bilikudri, and C.H. Salaam. The program concluded with a closing speech by Habibullah Khan, the state vice president. The event was skillfully hosted by Afzal Hussain Humnabad, the district vice president of Bagalkote.

source: http://www.indiatomorrow.net / India Tomorrow / Home> News> Society / by India Tomorrow Admin / September 09th, 2024

Big win for Alimon Saidalavi, Hemanth Muddappa

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Bengaluru, KARNATAKA :

Bengaluru riders Alimon Saidalavi and Hemanth Muddappa scored dominating wins in their respective superbike categories in the third round of the MMSC fmsci Indian National Motorcycle Drag Racing Championship 2022 at the Madras International Circuit, here on Thursday.

Alimon continued his win-spree in the Unrestricted category as he took the honours on a Kawasaki Ninja H2, in a record time of 07.556 seconds over 302 metres to repeat his Round-2 victory yesterday, as he finished ahead of Hemanth Muddappa (Mantra Racing) and Attaulla Baig, also from Bengaluru.

Alimon, thus, set the fastest time at the MIC, bettering the previous best of 07.749 by Muddappa. The victory also gave Alimon an unassailable 32-point lead over Baig in the championship standings with a round to spare.

Earlier, Muddappa, the multiple National champion, was in his elements in the 1051-1650cc category astride a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, with a winning time of 07.910 seconds while Mujahid Pasha (Bengaluru) and yesterday’s Round-2 winner Md Riyaz (Hyderabad) came in second and third, respectively. After three rounds, Muddappa leads Riyaz by 20 points in the championship stakes.

Another Bengaluru rider, Anish Damodara Shetty (PRN Motorsports) notched a splendid win in the 361-550cc class on a KTM RC-390 bike while Mumbai’s Sarah Khan (Axor Sparks Racing) topped in the Girls category (Stock 165cc), riding a Yamaha R15. The fourth and concluding round of the 2022 Championship will be run at the same venue on Friday.   

source: http://www.afternoonnews.in / Afternoon News / Home / December 30th, 2022