Ahmed Hajee conferred Honorary Doctorate by Gulf Medical University

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.

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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Congratulations Sir. You Deserve it.

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

Maa Sha Allah Great Job Allahi Qhalleeq

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Promising life cut short: Mangaluru college student killed in Padubidri road accident

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November 30,2025

Mangaluru, Nov 30: A 22-year-old college student succumbed to her injuries at a private hospital in Mangaluru today, days after she was hit by a goods tempo while crossing a road in Padubidri.

The deceased has been identified as Preksha, a resident of Nadsalu Billitota in Padubidri. The fatal incident occurred as Preksha, who was returning home after completing her examination, attempted to cross the service road towards Mangaluru. She was struck by a goods tempo approaching from the Udupi side, causing her to fall and sustain a severe head injury.

Prompt action from local residents ensured she received immediate first aid before being rushed to a hospital in Mangaluru for specialised treatment. Despite medical efforts, she passed away while undergoing care.

Preksha was a student at Karavali College, Vamanjoor on the outskirts of Mangaluru city. The tragedy is compounded by the fact that she belonged to a financially vulnerable family, having previously lost her father. She is survived by her mother and brother.

A case related to the accident has been registered at the Padubidri police station, and an investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances that led to the collision. The incident highlights the growing concerns over road safety, particularly on busy service roads, and serves as a tragic reminder of the human cost of traffic accidents.

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