Mangalore based renowned physician Dr Bashir no more

January 26, 2012

Muscat / Mangalore, January 26: Well-known physician Dr.Basheer Malik Muhammad, who hails from Beary Muslim community of Mangalore, passed away on at Royal Hospital at Muscat, the capital of Sultanate of Oman following a massive cardiac arrest. He was 76.

Dr Bashir was the Senior Consulting Physician/Cardiologist and Managing Director of Al Amal Medical and Health Care Centre. He was a well-qualified experienced clinician dedicated to his patients and is responsible for the overall management and smooth functioning of Al Amal Medical & Health Care Centre.

He was born in 1936 at Manjeshwar, (now in Kasargod dist), he had done his schooling in Manjeshwar and later joined then Government Arts College in Mangalore.

After obtaining his basic medical education in Bangalore he, went to United Kingdom and Ireland for his Masters and Fellowship from the Royal College of Physicians, Ireland. He also obtained a Diploma in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation from the Conjoint Board, Royal College of Physician & Surgeons in London. In the United States, he went on to obtain his Fellowship with American Society of Hypertension.

Dr. Bashir arrived in Oman in 1977 and joined the Ministry of Health where he was Senior Consultant and Head of Department of Medicine. He was also attached to Sultan Qaboos University Hospital as Clinical Associate Professor in the Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Bashir retired from Ministry of Health in 1996 with a vision to set up a multispeciality medical centre which would cater to all cross sections of society and provide best and ethical medical care at the most reasonable and affordable cost. Al Amal Medical Centre is the result of his dream coming true, and today it is one of the leading Health Care Provider in Oman. It is the first and only ISO 9001:2008 certified by British Standard Institute (BSI) –UK medical centre and has also obtained OPAL Certification in connection with Oman's Petroleum Industry.

Al Amal Medical & Health Care Centre under guidance from Dr. Bashir, has involved itself in the Oil Exploration and Drilling Industry. Such projects involve a high degree of Health Safety and Environment (HSE) knowledge and practise of laid down procedure to ensure a safe, healthy work environment.

Dr. Bashir has been in close association with PDO and other institutions to understand and study all such procedures. Paramedical and Medical manning of the drilling rigs, Pre employment medical examinations and periodic health ensuring medicals are done for the staff at Rig sites by Al Amal Medical Centre.

Dr. Bashir has thus achieved a lot of satisfaction and served Oman in his best possible way. His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said has conferred on him, the prestigious Civil Award in recognition of his services to the nation.

He owned a house at Falnir, Mangalore. His wife too hails from Mangalore. His last rites were performed at Amerat Cemetry, Wadi Hattat in Muscat after Zuhar Namaz on Thursday.

He is survived by his wife, four daughters and three son-in-laws and many grandchildren.

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Dakshina Kannada: Amid dinner argument, man shoots wife dead and then takes own life

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January 18,2025

Sullia, Jan 18: In a shocking incident, a man shot his wife dead during a fit of rage over a minor argument and later took his own life by consuming poison. The heartbreaking event unfolded late Friday night in Kodimajalu in Sullia taluk of Dakshina Kannada.

The accused, identified as Ramachandra Gowda alias Chandra (53), used his licensed firearm to commit the crime. His wife, Vinoda (43), tragically lost her life in the incident.

On the fateful night, Ramachandra reportedly started an argument with his family after dinner over a trivial matter. The heated exchange escalated, and in a fit of uncontrollable anger, he allegedly aimed his firearm at his elder son, Prashanth. Vinoda intervened to prevent the attack, attempting to wrest the gun from Ramachandra.

However, enraged by her intervention, Ramachandra turned the gun on Vinoda and shot her, leaving her dead on the spot. Overwhelmed by the gravity of his actions, he consumed acid, commonly used for rubber processing, to end his own life.

Based on Prashanth’s statement, a case has been registered at the Sullia police station. The tragic sequence of events has left the village in shock and mourning, raising concerns about the unchecked escalation of domestic disputes.

This devastating incident underscores the importance of addressing domestic tensions before they spiral into irreversible tragedies.

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Mangaluru: Young medical store owner killed as lorry hits his motorbike

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January 7,2025

Mangaluru: A tragic road accident claimed the life of a young medical store owner on Monday, January 6, near Tiblapadavu, Natekallu, located on the outskirts of the city.

The victim, identified as 25-year-old Ausaf, was the proprietor of Hajira Medicals and the son of Jaleel, a resident of Derlakatte.

The unfortunate incident unfolded as Ausaf was riding his bike from Derlakatte toward Tiblapadavu. Upon approaching a divider near Tiblapadavu, a lorry made a sudden turn, resulting in a collision between the motorbike and the rear of the lorry. Ausaf succumbed to his injuries on the spot.

Having completed his education a few years ago, Ausaf had taken up the responsibility of managing Hajira Medicals at Derlakatte Junction. He was well-known in his community for his dedication and service.

Authorities at the Mangaluru South Traffic Police Station have registered a case, and CCTV footage capturing the incident is under review. The tragic loss has left the local community in shock, mourning the untimely demise of a promising young entrepreneur.

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