DK Muslim Association' launched to help bereaved Muslim families

May 2, 2016

Mangaluru, May 2: In a philanthropic gesture, a group of Muslim social workers and activists in Mangaluru have formed an association with the sole intention of helping bereaved and aggrieved families in Dakshina Kannada district in case of sudden demise of their breadwinners.

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Spearheaded by the city based entrepreneur and educationist SM Rasheed Haji, Dakshina Kannada Muslim Association' (DKMA) was formally inaugurated by Mangaluru Khazi Twaka Ahmed Musliyar at town hall in the city on Monday. Udupi Khazi Bekal Ibrahim Musliyar offered dua.

Hailing the formation of DKMA, health minister UT Khader said that he would hold discussion with the chief minister to convert it into a government scheme in order to reach out to the poor and needy Muslim families.

He also exhorted upon the effluent section among Muslims to join hands with the DKMA to help the helpless families in case of emergencies and tragedies.

Presiding over the event, Mr Rasheed Haji, who is also the founder president of the DKMA, said that a majority of Muslims in Dakshina Kannada belong to middle and poor classes and in case of death of their breadwinners the families undergo lot of difficulties and financial constraints. This organisation aims at helping such families.

Rs 2 lakh for a member's kin

He said that in case of the sudden demise of the breadwinner a beneficiary family, the DKMA will donate Rs 2 lakh by collecting Rs 1,000 from 200 members.

The families of only those who become members of DKMA will be eligible to receive the amount after their demise. Besides they will be eligible to get a free treatment at Yenepoya Medical College Hospital at Deralakatte, he said.

As a special gesture the DKMA will be donating Rs 2 lakh to the family of Safwan, who died in a hospital in the city after being stabbed by miscreants a few days ago in Thokkottu, he added.

Mr Rasheed Haji revealed that the inspiration for the formation of DKMA was an organisation which donated Rs 8 lakh for the family of a deceased, collecting Rs 80 from 10,000 people. Former minister BA Mohideen, Mangaluru North MLA BA Mohiuddin Bava and others were present.

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Masha allah a great humanitarian work by Haji S.M.Rashid and his dedicated team. Really commendable. It is need of the hour it will benefit the poor family when their breadwinner will lost their life or met with an accident. It is a unique project undertaken by its founder president. It needs encouragement and support from the DK people.
May allah reward all the members involved in this work.
Wishing all the best.

great ,really very good thinking May Almighty Allah grant long life to all of you for this noble work . we like to donate and help for this great association

Very good move by S.M.Rashid haji,I hope & pray it long last. The
similar organizations are still in existance, i.e. Central committee
with different kind of services.The condition laid before the muslim public that those who become the member of DKMA only
get benefit is bit confusing.Hope that will be solved meaningfully.

Masha Allah great association!!!!

Now the needy will get less donations and moreover surprised to note that there are no hanafi members and would like to know is this something to do like the Beary community as this should not be named DK muslim association as there are hanfai`s also in the district who have conrtibuted hugely towards the community.

Masha allah
Great formation of DKMA under the leadership of Social worker,educationist Haji S.M.Rashid. Nice to see both respectable Khazi's in the function. Keep it up your good work. May allah reward for all your good deeds. I think it is the inspiration from the GCC based NGO.
Wish all the best to all the members of DKMA.

Very good cause. Appreciate Rasheed Haji's commitment and dedication.

A great step. May Allah grant barakath to all of you for this noble step. And kindly give us information if we also can donate it as part of our zakath. If yest where and how?

Good initiative. All the best. Politicians only promise.

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Finance Ministry announces relief for NRIs on residency status amid lockdown

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May 9,2020

New Delhi, May 9: The Finance Ministry on Friday announced relief to those who have been facing difficulty with their residency status in India under section 6 of the Income-tax Act due to lockdown and suspension of international flights owing to COIVD-19 outbreak, as they have had to prolong their stay in India.

According to a Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) release, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today allowed discounting of prolonged stay period in India for the purpose of determining residency status after considering various representations received from people who had to prolong their stay in India due to lockdown and suspension of international flights.

They expressed concern that they will be required to file tax returns as Indian residents and not as NRIs after 120 days of stay.

The Finance Ministry stated that the lockdown continues during the financial year 2020-21 and it is not yet clear when international flight operations would resume, a circular excluding the period of stay of these individuals up to the date of resumption of international flight operations shall be issued for determination of the residential status for the financial year 2020-21.

A circular also said that in order to avoid genuine hardship in such cases, the CBDT has decided that for the purposes of determining the residential status under section 6 of the Act during the previous year 2019-20 in respect of an individual who has come to India on a visit before March 22, 2020 and:

(a) has been unable to leave India on or before March 31, 2020, his period of stay in India from March 22, 2020 to March 31, 2020 shall not be taken into account; or

(b) has been quarantined in India on account of novel coronavirus (Covid-19) on or after March 1, 2020 and has departed on an evacuation flight on or before March 31, 2020 or has been unable to leave India on or before March 31, 2020, his period of stay from the beginning of his quarantine to his date of departure or March 31, 2020, as the case may be, shall not be taken into account; or

(c) has departed on an evacuation flight on or before March 31, 2020, his period of stay in India from March 22, 2020 to his date of departure shall not be taken into account."

The release said there are number of individuals who had come on a visit to India during the previous year 2019-20 for a particular duration and intended to leave India before the end of the previous year for maintaining their status as non-resident or not ordinary resident in India.

"However, due to declaration of the lockdown and suspension of international flights owing to outbreak of COVID-19, they are required to prolong their stay in India. The status of an individual whether he is resident in India or a non-resident or not ordinarily resident, is dependent, inter-alia, on the period for which the person is in India during a year," it said.

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Teenage girl drowns as boat capsizes in River Netravati

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January 20,2020

Mangaluru, Jan 20: A teenage girl drowned after a boat in which she was traveling in capsized in the river Netravati at Uliya Hoige, Ullal, police said on Monday.

Meanwhile, four other girls who were also traveling on the same boat were rescued by the locals, the police added. The mishap happened on Sunday.

The deceased has been identified as 18-year-old Renita, a resident of Miyapadavu.

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Mangaluru: St Agnes College celebrates 99th College Day and Merit Programme

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February 13,2020

St. Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangaluru, which is celebrating its centenary year, celebrated 99th college day and merit programme of the academic year 2019-20 in P.U College Auditorium on February 11.

Ms. Philomina Lobo, Retired Director, Secondary Education department of public instructions, Government of India was the chief guest of the programme. The programme began by evoking the blessings of God. Sr Dr M Jeswina A.C, Principal, St Agnes College, Sr Dr M Maria Roopa A.C, the Joint Secretary, Mr. Ronald Pereira PTA Vice President, Mr Charles Pais the Controller of Examinations ,Dr Subha Rao were present.

Ms. Seemanthini, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Applications presented the annual college report digitally, highlighting the achievements of the institution, staff and students for the academic year.

Addressing the students, Ms Philomina Lobo advised, “You have knowledge and intelligence but you need to pray for wisdom. Use your talents in the right way.” She also mentioned that the companies today are looking forward for skilful youngsters and asked the students to “be skilful” in order to achieve success in life.

Students received Principal's role of honour, various scholarships and merit certificates for their excellence in academics. The cabinet members of the current academic year were also awarded on the occasion. The Principal gave a token of gratitude to Ms Philomena Lobo, who is also an alumna of the college. Mrs Meera, HOD, Department of History proposed the vote of thanks.