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

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

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

Thumbay Healthcare Celebrates Milestone of Over 90,000 Deliveries

Mangaluru, KARNATAKA / U.A.E :

In honor of its achievement of over 90,000 deliveries, Thumbay University Hospital, UAE’s largest private academic hospital owned and managed by Thumbay Group, hosted a special event.

The festive occasion took place at the Thumbay Medicity (Al Jurf, Ajman), offering an evening filled with joy, laughter, and memorable experiences for the attendees present.

Since the first delivery in January 2003, Thumbay Healthcare has successfully conducted over 90,000 deliveries, significantly contributing to its growth and establishing itself as the UAE’s most sought-after family hospital for maternity care. The Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBG) department serves approximately 35,000 patients annually and is equipped with 10 state-of-theart labor and delivery rooms, a dedicated OBG emergency unit, and specialized operating theatres. Additionally, there is a postnatal ward with private rooms for new mothers, ensuring a comfortable and supportive environment during their recovery.

The event was graced by the presence of Chief Guest Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group, along with Akbar Moideen Thumbay, Vice President of Thumbay Healthcare.

The celebration featured various activities designed to engage both children and adults. Highlights included balloon twisting, magic shows, face painting, and a best-dressed babies’ contest, with three winners announced. The event culminated in a cake-cutting ceremony that signified the growth and joy shared by infants and their families over the years.

Attendees also had the chance to participate in a raffle draw, with five winners receiving surprise gifts aimed at enhancing their parenting experience. A dedicated photo booth was available for families to create personalized keepsakes. Additionally, parents received vouchers for a health check-up valued at AED 3,499, available for AED 399, as well as a free dental consultation.

“As we commemorate the remarkable achievement of 90,000 deliveries within our hospital family, we recognize the profound honor of being part of these significant milestones in the lives of so many. It is a privilege to support the early development of each child, who represents the hope for a healthier and brighter future. Together with their families, we take pride in witnessing the growth, milestones, and vast potential that these new lives will contribute to our community. This milestone reaffirms our commitment to providing exceptional care and nurturing the next generation, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive,” said Akbar Moideen Thumbay, Vice President of Thumbay Healthcare.

The hospital also offers an affordable maternity package, further enhancing its commitment to accessible and quality care for families. Maternity package at Thumbay University Hospital includes consultations with specialist gynecologists, free delivery booking, and antenatal classes. Priced at AED 5,499 for normal deliveries and AED 8,999 for C-section deliveries, the package is designed to diagnose, monitor, and prevent health issues, promoting healthier lifestyles for expectant mothers.

source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Gulf / by Vartha Bharati / October 16th, 2024

SM Syed Mohiddin re-elected as president of Khalifa Jamaat, Jubapu Ismail retains position as General Secretary

Bhatkal (Uttara Kannada District), KARNATAKA :

Bhatkal: 

S.M. Syed Mohiddin Market has been re-elected as the President of the Markazi Khalifa Jamaat-ul-Muslimeen Bhatkal, while Jubapu Ismail secured his position once again as General Secretary.

The election for office bearers took place on Thursday at the Jamaat meeting hall, attended by 61 members.

The process was overseen by Election Officer Jailani Siddiqa and chaired by Dr. Zubair Kola.

Except for the post of Deputy Secretary, all positions were filled unanimously.

The newly elected office bearers are as follows:

  • President: S.M. Syed Mohiddin Market
  • Vice President I: Dr. Zubair Kola
  • Vice President II: Mohtisham Mohammed Hashim
  • Secretary: Kola Mohammed Hashim
  • Deputy Secretary: Maulavi Taimur Hussain Gawai
  • Finance Secretary: Maulavi Ismail Anjum Gangavali Nadvi
  • Treasurer: Mohtisham Mohammed Nasir Barni
  • Accountant: Faaiz Siddique

‘source: http://www.sahilonline.org / Sahil Online / Home> Coastal News> Featured News / by IG Bhatkal, Coastal News Service / September 05th, 2024

Youngstar Welfare Organization conducts Free Medical Camp in collaboration with Srinivas Hospital

Bhatkal (Uttara Kannada District), KARNATAKA :

Bhatkal: 

Youngstar Welfare Organization, a group of youth from Mohiddin street (Madina Colony), organized a free medical check-up camp in collaboration with Srinivas Hospital, Surathkal. The camp was held today, Sunday, at Afreen Hall on Jamiaa Abad Road, drawing more than 500 people who came for health screenings and consultations. Many patients also received free medications after their check-ups.

The camp began at 10:00 AM and concluded at 3:00 PM, featuring a diverse team of specialists from Srinivas Hospital. Led by Hospital Manager Freeda D’Souza, the team consisted of 16 doctors, including General Surgeon Dr. Kaushal Shetty, Dermatologist Dr. Stalin, Orthopedic Specialist Dr. Kavish Shetty, and Gynecologist & OBG Specialist Dr. Divyani, as well as doctors from Pediatrics, Cardiology, General Surgery, and Ophthalmology. In addition to free medications, essential tests such as ECGs were conducted free of charge. Some patients were advised to undergo blood tests or other specialized diagnostics.

With the presence of three female doctors and several female staff members, the camp saw a large turnout of women who took advantage of the free services.

At the closing ceremony, Srinivas Hospital’s Senior Business Development Officer, Sadakathulla, emphasized that the hospital, located between Udupi and Mangalore on the Surathkal-Mukka National Highway, has been providing healthcare services for over 14 years.

The hospital, with its 920 beds, offers comprehensive medical care across various specialties, supported by a team of over 100 experienced doctors. It is equipped with modern facilities, including an advanced laboratory with 24/7 CT and MRI scan services. Specialized care in emergency trauma, cardiac, and neurosurgery is also available. He further noted that the hospital accepts all major government and private insurance plans.

The camp was successfully organized under the leadership of Youngstar President Zaheer Ahmed Shaikh and General Secretary Suhail Ahmed Kad-dari. Members Samiullah Shaikh, Sulaiman Bhai, Taufiq Khalifa, Tanveer Faraz, Subhan, and other volunteers played a key role in organizing the camp.

The closing session was attended by prominent community figures, including Majlis-e-Islah wa Tanzeem President Inayatullah Shabandri, Iqbal Suhail, Musaddiq Ruknuddin, Fayyaz Ali Byndoor, and Dr. Nazim, among others.

source: http://www.sahilonline.org / Sahil Online / Home> Coastal News> Featured News / by IG Bhatkal / September 29th, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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