'Eid Sneha Koota' for scribes held

August 29, 2013

Mangalore, Aug 29: An 'Eid Sneha Koota' was organised by Kannada weekly newspaper Sanmarga at Hidayath Centre at Bunder here on Thursday.

President of Dakshina Kannada District Working Journalists Union (DKDWJU) P B Harish Rai, chairman of Sanmarga weekly K Sharief, editor A K Kukkila, editor of Anupama magazine Shahanaz M and correspondents of dailies including Arif Padubidri, Raveendra Shetty, Hamza Malar and others were the chief guests.

Speaking on the occasion, Harish Rai said that in today's world, the habit of reading is fast disappearing among children. “Children should be encouraged to take up reading as a habit so that the new generation will read more newspapers. It is necessary to conduct more programmes to guide and encourage girls and women to come forward in the field of journalism,” he said.

Chief correspondent of Vijaya Karnataka Arif Padubidri said that people read weekly or monthly newspapers to get in-depth analysis of news or issues. Hence, the correspondents and editors of such newspapers should have more knowledge and awareness of news and important issues, he said.

A K Kukkila shared the message of Eid with the gathering.

Raveendra Shetty and Shahanaz also spoke on the occasion.

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A Tragic End—Mortal Remains of Entrepreneur Mumtaz Ali Found In River

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October 7,2024

Mangaluru, Oct 7: In a heartbreaking turn of events, the search for Mumtaz Ali, chairman of Misbah Group of Educational Institutions, ended with the discovery of his mortal remains in the Phalguni river near Kulur. The somber discovery came after an exhaustive search, leaving a community in shock and sorrow.

He is the younger brother of former MLA Mohuiddin Bawa and former MLC B M Farookh.

The incident has taken a deeply distressing turn with the filing of an FIR against six individuals, including a woman, who are accused of pushing Ali to a tragic end.

The accused allegedly blackmailed Ali, fabricating a story about his involvement in an illicit relationship with the woman. Reports suggest that they extorted Rs 50 lakh from Ali and were unrelenting, demanding an additional Rs 50 lakh from him, casting a shadow over his final days.

The complaint, lodged by Ali’s grieving brother, accuses these individuals of driving him to despair through relentless blackmail and false accusations, ultimately leading him to take the tragic step.

In the early hours of Sunday, Ali left his home at 3 am, heading towards Suratkal, perhaps seeking some solace. A minor accident occurred when his car collided with a private bus near MCF. Despite the mishap, he offered a heartfelt apology to the bus driver and conductor—a gesture that now echoes with the pain of his unspoken struggles. After the collision, Ali made a U-turn near Panambur circle, driving back towards Kulur bridge, where his journey came to a sorrowful end.

Ali’s last moments hold an even deeper sadness, as he left behind a voice message in Byari, naming an individual who had been tormenting him mentally. Sent to his daughter and a close friend, the message revealed the unbearable burden he was carrying, hinting at his final decision to end his suffering.

This tragic loss has left the community and his loved ones grappling with unanswered questions and a profound sense of grief. As the investigation unfolds, the memory of Mumtaz Ali lingers, a reminder of the silent battles that too often go unseen.

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