Qazi distributes saplings to Masjids, visits destitute families

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July 15, 2012

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Mangalore, July 14: As part of the social service activities of Talent Research Foundation, Mangalore Qazi Thwaqa Ahmed Musliyar on Thursday distributed saplings to various Masjids here to mark 'Vanamahotsava'. He also reviewed the progress of each Masjid of his jurisdiction during the visit.

Speaking on the occasion, Qazi highlighted the importance of preserving the environment in Islam. Quoting a Hadith “If any of you have a date sapling on the doomsday he should plant it -if possible” Qazi emphasized the importance of planting trees.

Later he visited Shafi Juma Masjid Kolnadu, Badriya Central Juma Masjid Deralakatte and Juma Masjid Boliyar and reviewed the progress with the Jama'ath committees.

He also visited a few destitute families under Kolnadu Jama'th and extended monetary assistance to them. The condition of the families is as follows.

Mental disorder

Muhammad Shabeer son of Abdul Khader is suffering from severe mental disorder and epilepsy. He is bed ridden and cannot move without wheelchair. Abdul Khader works as security guard in a private firm. The family is living a life of misery and penury is need of help.

Shattered dream

Fabina, daughter of late Muhammad had dreamt of studying B Pharm after securing 403 marks in PUC. However her dreams shattered when her father died four months ago. She is in need of financial assistance to pursue her further education.

Plight of a widow

Asiyamma is mother of four. The only source of income for her is rolling beedies. She is living in a hut.

Driver's family

Aboobaker, who was an auto-rickshaw driver, is suffering from mental disorder since two years. He runs away on seeing people. He has two daughters. His widow sister Mariyamma has two grown up daughters, who are waiting to get married.

Daughters of asthma patient

60-year-old asthma patient Muhammad of Boliar Jama'ath feels more helpless whenever he thinks about his two grown up daughters, who are waiting to get married.

Four orphaned girls

In one of the families visited by Qazi there were four orphaned girls who have already reached to the age of marriage. They are looking forward the helping hand of donors and philanthropists.

Qazi also chalked out plans with the members of Jama'ath committees to overcome such problems faced by the community members.

Sulaiman Beluvai, Riyazuddin Bunder, Zakirudden Bunder, Rafeeq Master, Yahya Mubarak, Riyaz Kannur, Saidudden Bajpe, Abdul Hameed Kannur, Muhammad U B and others were present.

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February 29,2020

Mangaluru, Feb 29: The state general assembly (SGA) of Karnataka unit of the Popular Front of India was held from February 27 to 29, 2020 at Puttur in Dakshina Kannada district wherein new functionaries were elected for the next two years.

Yasir Hasan was elected president of the state unit of the organisation while Nasir Pasha was elected general secretary. Ayub K Agnady, Mohammed Sharief and Shahid Nasir were elected vice president, secretary and treasurer respectively.

The state executive committee members are: Abdul Khader, Abdul Majeed, Sharief Kodaje and Mohammed Tafseer.

The SAG commenced with the hoisting of flag by outgoing president Muhammad Saqib on February 27. The three day meeting analyzed the growth and activities of the PFI for the past two years. It was observed that the organization has received positive acceptance among the society.

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Media Release
January 17,2020

Udupi, Jan 17: In a unique philanthropic initiative, two US based NRI children have established the first unit of Keithan & Keisha Skill Development Centre at SVS English Medium School, Katapady in Udupi district.

The centre was inaugurated by Dr. Ranjan B. Kini, Professor of Management - Information Systems of Indiana University Northwest (UCN), USA on Saturday, January 11, 2020.

The centre will provide exposure to rural high school students in technical skills in emerging technological domains, soft skills and life skills through online training and video conferencing during weekend seminars. The centre is established by Keithan and Keisha with the help of their parents. They are the children of Katapady Krishna Mohan Pai, CEO of Invenger Technologies Inc., USA. One 55 inch LCD TV, two computers and one laptop were donated as part of the initiation package.

Dr. Srikanth Prabhu, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, MIT, Manipal will be anchoring the training sessions which will cover emerging fields like Robotics, its impact and the opportunities in the future. The training will include international online programmes and video conferencing.

“In today’s competitive world, students need technical knowledge to keep pace with the changing scenarios. Along with technical exposure, they should also be equipped with soft skills, communication skills and organizing abilities,” said Dr. Ranjan B. Kini after inaugurating the first unit at SVS English Medium School, Katapady.

Dr. Srikanth Prabhu informed the gathering about the idea behind the project, explained its features and programmes. “If good awareness is given to students at a young age regarding latest developments in technical fields and if they are trained in soft skills and other complementary skills, they will be able to face the future with confidence and attain the heights of success even if beginning from zero,” he said.

Presiding over the function K. Sathyendra Pai, Director of Invenger Technologies said, “This is the first centre to be set up under our initiative to train rural children in add-on skills and help them to gain parity with better educated students.”  More such centres will be set up in other schools soon, he added.

Katapady Krishna Mohan Pai, CEO of Invenger Technologies Inc., Amith Nayak of Archana Developers, Umesh Rao, President of Rotary Club Katapady, Savitha Manjunath, PWD Officer of Udupi, technical experts Nidhi Manjunath and Mitesh Singh were the guests of honour. Directors of the company B. C. Pai, Srinivas Vasudev Kini and Venkatramana Bhat were present.

School Headmaster Devendra Nayak welcomed the gathering. Megha gave a vote of thanks. School teachers Uma and Chaitra along with other teachers coordinated the event. Student leaders Dhanush and Jessel Vinola Quadros compered the programme.

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January 23,2020

Mangaluru, Jan 23: City Police Commissioner PS Harsha on Thursday said that Aditya Rao, who had surrendered after planting a bomb at the Mangaluru International Airport, had studied how to assemble an explosive device online.

Speaking to media persons here, Dr Harsha said that 36-year-old Rao, who holds engineering and MBA degrees, had worked in the financial sector for some time, but left, after realising that white-collar jobs were not suited for him and turned towards blue-collar jobs.

He took up a job as a security guard of a reputed college in the district. He also worked at few hotels in the city before leaving for Bengaluru.

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