Customs officer Kotekar Abdul Kareem conferred presidential award

March 1, 2016

Mangaluru, Mar 1: Kotekar Sheik Abdul Kareem, assistant chief accounts officer at commissionerate of customs here, has received the Presidential Award for his distinguished service in the customs department.

Every year, the officers of the customs and central excise department are also considered for grant of Presidential Award of Appreciation Certificate for 'exceptionally meritorious service rendered at the risk of life' and for 'specially distinguished record of service' on their achieving and maintaining excellence in the discharge of their duties.

As many as 40 officers, including customs commissioners, directors, superintendents, chief accounts officers and others from across the country received the Presidential Award for specially distinguished record of service this year, among whom was Kareem.

The officers were awarded for their role in prevention of smuggling of contraband and narcotic drugs, detection of tax evasion, detection of foreign exchange violations and so on.

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Congratulations, Manglorean prouds of you

Great Work Kareem Saab. Keep it up. Be truthful and hard work in future too and we all one day reach our rabb to give our accounts.

May Allah (swt) give you good health, courage and keep you long life to help in a straight forward manner. Aameen.

Congratulations Kareem Bhai, Masha Allah. Hope to see many, many more such accolades. Hard work and dedication always pays off. May Almighty Allah shower his blessings upon you and grant you good health and happiness. aameen.

You really deserve such prestigious award, congratulation sir!! Its reward for your sincerity, honesty and dedication. May Allah bless you with good health and happiness. Ameen.

CONGRATULATIONS ABDUL KAREEM SAAB. MAY ALMIGHTY ALLAH BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS WITH THE BEST. AMEEN.

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Concerns raised over Toll Plaza construction near Sooralpady Masjid

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September 9,2024

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Committee convener Muneer Katipalla noted that only 50% of the Nanthoor-Moodbidri-Karkala highway upgrade is complete after seven to eight years. The Nanthoor-Vamanjoor stretch remains unfinished, causing traffic issues, while dangerous hillside cutting near Kettikal has forced residents to relocate. Additionally, a flyover near Kaikamba threatens a local market.

Katipalla also criticized the construction of a bypass road, alleging it benefits real estate investors and inflates the project cost, which could increase toll fees. The proposed toll plaza, situated 36 km from Talapady toll gate and 35 km from Brahmarakotlu toll gate, violates distance regulations and is too close to local amenities, raising public objections.

There is growing concern that toll collection might begin before the project's completion, with locals frustrated by unaddressed grievances. Social activist Bava Padarangi, DYFI leader Srinath Kulal, and other community leaders attended the site visit.

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