Ahmed Hajee conferred Honorary Doctorate by Gulf Medical University

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May 1, 2016

Mangaluru, May 1: B Ahmed Hajee Mohiudeen, Chairman of BA Group – India, has been conferred with an honorary doctorate in view of his outstanding contributions to community development, by Gulf Medical University (GMU), the leading private medical university of the Middle East region located in Ajman, UAE.

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The conferral was held at a special function at Thumbay Hills, Bantwal at 1:30pm on Sunday, May 1. Mr. Ahmed Hajee received the doctorate from Mr. ThumbayMoideen – Founder President of the Board of Governors of GMU, in the presence of Prof. Gita Ashok Raj – Provost of GMU and the Deans of GMU. The function was also graced by the esteemed presence of Mr. U. T. Khader - Minister for Health and Family Welfare in Karnataka and Mr. Ramanatha Rai - Minister for Forests, Ecology and Environment in Karnataka.

Mr. Ahmed Hajee was born in 1933 to Mr. B. Mohiudeen Hajee and Mrs. Mariamma in a business family in Mangalore. He graduated in Commerce in 1954 founded the B A Group in 1957, of which he is the Chairman. Today, B A Group is a well-diversified conglomerate.

Mr. Ahmed Hajee is a distinguished figure among the general public in Karnataka, particularly Dakshina Kannada, by virtue of his proven track record of excellence in industrial, educational, philanthropic, social and community services. The B A Industrial Training and Technical Centre is sponsored and managed by Mohiudeen Educational Trust, of which he is the Chairman. The Trust also runs a Kannada and English Medium School, a Pre-University College a Nursery School, a Medium Primary School and DarulUloom Mohiudeen Arabic College. There are more than 1500 students in these institutions.

Mr. Ahmed Hajee is a Board Member of Yenepoya Medical College and Yenepoya Dental College in Mangalore. He was also a member of Adult Education Society, Government of Karnataka and had served as a Syndicate member of Mangalore University. As an enthusiastic philanthropist, he has focused on the spread of education to weaker sections of the society and has contributed immensely to the community development and women empowerment in Mangalore and surrounding areas. He is the founder president of a number of institutions and trusts in and around Mangalore, and serves as the head of around 1000 masjids.

Mr. Ahmed Hajee has received several awards and felicitations for his achievements as a businessman as well as philanthropist. He had received the Lifetime Achievement Award' from the former President of India, Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam.

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Abdul Khader Y…
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Monday, 2 May 2016

Congratulations Sir. You Deserve it.

Prof.M.Abubake…
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Sunday, 1 May 2016

Congratulations Sir. May Almighty Allah give you strength and long life. ameen.

Abdul samad
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Sunday, 1 May 2016

Maa Sha Allah Great Job Allahi Qhalleeq

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November 5,2024

Mangaluru: Pilikula Biological Park has welcomed several exotic species, including a six-year-old Asiatic lion, a wolf, two gharial crocodiles, and four rare birds (two silver pheasants and two yellow-golden pheasants), as part of an animal exchange programme with Nandankanan Zoological Park, Odisha. The exchange was approved by the Central Zoo Authority, marking a major addition to Pilikula Zoo's growing collection.

Animal Exchange Details

Park Director H Jayaprakash Bhandary provided insights into the exchange programme. In return for the new arrivals, Pilikula Zoo will send four dholes (wild dogs), four rare reticulated pythons, two Brahminy kites, three Asian palm civets, and two large egrets to Nandankanan Zoo. Notably, all animals sent from Pilikula were born in the zoo, showcasing the zoo's success in breeding rare species.

Purpose of the Exchange

The animal exchange programme serves multiple purposes, including providing companions for solitary animals and preserving pure bloodlines. Pilikula Zoo already houses three lions, and the new male Asiatic lion was introduced as a companion. Since the number of Asiatic male lions in Indian zoos is relatively low, the zoo sourced this lion from the distant Nandankanan Zoological Park.

Care During Transport

To ensure the animals' safety and well-being during the 2,000-kilometre journey — the longest distance covered in Pilikula’s animal exchange history — two veterinary officers and eight caretakers from Nandankanan accompanied the animals. Both zoos will share equal responsibility for the care of the exchanged animals.

Future Animal Additions and Revenue Boost

Pilikula Biological Park, home to approximately 1,200 animals, birds, and reptiles, is one of India’s 18 large zoos. Discussions are ongoing for future exchanges with other prominent zoos, including Chhatbir Zoo in Punjab, Byculla Zoo in Mumbai, and the Madras Crocodile Bank. The zoo also plans to introduce rare species like the Anaconda and the Humboldt penguin, for which special enclosures will be built, thanks to donor contributions.

The addition of these rare animals and birds is expected to boost the zoo’s revenue, helping it become self-sustaining, Bhandary said.

Quarantine and Public Display

Before being introduced to the public, the new arrivals will spend around 15 days in a quarantine ward to adapt to the local environment. They will receive necessary vaccinations and treatments during this period, after which they will be displayed to visitors.

Record-breaking Exchange

This animal exchange marks a significant achievement for Pilikula Zoo, with the animals being transported over approximately 2,000 kilometres from Nandankanan Zoological Park. This sets a new record, surpassing the previous longest exchange with Udaipur Zoo in Rajasthan, which was around 1,700 kilometres.

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November 4,2024

In a tragic turn of events, a young spectator lost his life during a bull-taming event, Kobbari Hori, at Chigalli in Mundgod taluk, Uttara Kannada, on Saturday. 

Parameshwar Siddappa Harijan, aged 22, was fatally gored by a marauding bull during the event, which had drawn large crowds as part of the Deepavali festival celebrations.

With thousands of spectators lining the path to witness the action, the event took a horrific turn when the bull charged directly at Parameshwar, inflicting severe injuries. 

Despite efforts to rush him to the hospital, Parameshwar tragically succumbed to his wounds on the way.

In response to the fatal accident, another bull-taming event scheduled for the evening in Mundgod town was promptly cancelled, as shock and grief swept through the community following the heartbreaking incident.

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November 11,2024

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Udupi, Nov 11: The Karkala town police in Udupi have arrested Krishna Naik, the sculptor responsible for installing a 33-foot Parashurama statue at Umikkal Hill in Bailur, Karkala taluk. 

Naik, the owner of Krish Art World and a resident of Bengaluru's Visvesvaraya Layout, was apprehended in Mahe, part of the Union Territory of Puducherry, for allegedly substituting a look-alike statue in place of a genuine bronze figure at the Parashurama Theme Park in Karkala.

Udupi Superintendent of Police Dr. Arun K confirmed the arrest, stating that Naik faces charges under Sections 420 (cheating) and 409 (criminal breach of trust) of the Indian Penal Code. 

This legal action followed a complaint lodged in June by Krishna Shetty, a resident of Nallur village, Karkala. Shetty claimed that Naik had received a payment of ₹1,25,50,000 from Udupi Nirmithi Kendra for the installation of a bronze Parashurama statue. However, Naik allegedly deceived the government by installing a replica instead.

The statue was unveiled on January 27, 2023, by then Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai. Current Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has since ordered a CID investigation to probe deeper into the alleged fraud surrounding the statue's installation at the theme park.

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