Muslim groups in Mangaluru unitedly protest against vilification of Zakir Naik

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July 15, 2016

Mangaluru, Jul 15: Except a faction led by Kerala-based cleric AP Aboobacker Musliyar, representatives of most of the Muslim organisations in Dakshina Kananda on Friday took part in a protest meet organised by a district level forum of the Muslim organisations in Mangaluru against the ongoing vilification campaign against Dr Zakir Naik.

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Addressing the hundreds of agitators, who had gathered in front of the office of deputy commissioner in the heart of the city, most of the speakers called the tirade against Dr Naik and other Muslim leaders and movements as an attempt to strip the minority community of its democratic rights by silencing its leaders.

One of the main speakers, Shafi Bellare, Secretary, Karnataka state unit of PFI, accused the central government for deliberately defaming Dr Naik as an attempt to prevent him from spreading the message of peace.

“By this, the government is also trying to intimidate other Islamic religious leaders and scholars,” he said.

Calling Dr Naik a peace loving person, who is respected by the peace lovers of all the communities and religions, the PFI leader lamented that the government and media seized the opportunity seized the opportunity provided by the militant attacks in Bangladesh to falsely project Mumbai-based orator as a person promoting terrorism.

He also accused media and hate-mongers of spreading doctors and edited videos of Dr Naik to create a negative opinion about him among the innocent people.

Haji Abdul Hameed Kandak, Vice President of Muslim Central Committee, demanded that the central government should immediately stop the smear campaign targeted against Dr Naik and warned of intensifying the agitation otherwise.

Muhammad Kunhi from Jama'at-e-Islami Hind, Isamaeel Shafi from South Karnataka Salafi Movement, Haji Abdul Latheef from Jameeathul Falah, Rafeeuddin Kudroli from Uniwef, Haneef Khan Kodaje from SDPI, former Mangaluru Mayor K Ashraf from Muslim Sanghatanegala Okkoota, Mustafa Kempi from Muslim Aikyata Vedike, Azeez Kundroli from Muslim Central Committee, Rafeeq Master from Talent Research Foundation, Umar UH from Muslim Lekhakara Sangha, Jafar Sadiq Faizi from All India Imam's Council, Zakariya Jokatte from Hidaya Foundation were among the guests.

AM Ataullah Jokatte, convenor, Zilla Muslim Sanghatanegala Vedike welcomed the gathering. Aslam Panajala of SIO proposed vote of thanks. Ashraf AK, Taufiq and Zahid compered the programme.

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Rajesh Sequira
 - 
Sunday, 17 Jul 2016

It is good to note that the people have taken a stand aginst such high handedness.
The media and government should have solid proof before maligning any individual.

Zahoor Ahmed
 - 
Sunday, 17 Jul 2016

AP and his team is busy to enroll his name in next year padma awards for his service to damage muslim community. They are sunni(?) than how to attend protest from Muslim community.

Nothing but Truth
 - 
Sunday, 17 Jul 2016

The world laughs at you Jockers.. Zakir Naik and his followers have intelligence bankruptcy, they have no brains for critical thinking just follow the Idiot like herd of sheep. His arguments have very shallow thinking, he can't even debate with people like Tarek Fatah or Taslima Nasreen. Loser..

Sameer
 - 
Sunday, 17 Jul 2016

Naren ur a jocker of this news channel.. We feel funny when you comment here.. As u said ur familiar with some face coz they have many cases.. so that means even u were with them wen they had case? haha dude while commenting check wthr it will get back to u.. I guess you started your education recently as u were commenting in kannada before now u have improved in english. Good may you increase your knowledge. God Bless you..

Aslam Sheikh
 - 
Sunday, 17 Jul 2016

Naren, apply burnal as soon as possible!!!

Aslam Sheikh
 - 
Sunday, 17 Jul 2016

Naren, apply burnal as soon as possible!!!

Aslam Sheikh
 - 
Sunday, 17 Jul 2016

Naren Kotian, Apply Burnal as soon as possible!!

ali
 - 
Saturday, 16 Jul 2016

Masha Allah.

AP Musliyar is silent because he will get the BJP funds in Kerala to devide votes.

AP is busy in collecting fund from dargha, Faathiya, Maulood, AP Maala, protesting against Zakir Bhai and blowjob with RSS people.

Monu
 - 
Saturday, 16 Jul 2016

Mr.A Mangalore, KSA

If AP is keralie then your fake doctor is i guess not from mangalore ...Then y u peoples are protesting?....hahahah

You will not find any terorist who loves darga (if you check histrory of all muslim terorist)...because they are peace lovers

Naren kotian
 - 
Saturday, 16 Jul 2016

Friday right ...haha ...this is biryani rally ...look at the faces ....almost all beef and mutton stall owners and staff...haha...not even one educated face ...in that group ..i can see few familiar faces with many police cases on them ...loser ....

A. Mangalore
 - 
Saturday, 16 Jul 2016

It is better not to discuss about Mr. A.P. Aboobaker. He is a Keralite and we don't want any kerala sick spreading in our Mangalore. Let him and his supporters enjoy dargah business.

A. Mangalore
 - 
Saturday, 16 Jul 2016

It is better not to discuss about Mr. A.P. Aboobaker. He is a Keralite and we don't want any kerala sick spreading in our Mangalore. Let him and his supporters enjoy dargah business.

Monu
 - 
Saturday, 16 Jul 2016

AP Is not With Naik becaues Naki promotes wahabism islam which cannot be implemented in india...In India islam is spread through sufism ( But some people not accepting because they converted to islam after watching zaik naik speech)

Why naik is not debating with islamic scholor?..many islamic scholor invited him for debate but he is giving many excuse..if he debate then he is afraid truth will come out

True indian
 - 
Saturday, 16 Jul 2016

What happened to Ap musliyar. Is he a non muslim. Tell something.

He only knows to make money and travel in luxury cars.

PK
 - 
Saturday, 16 Jul 2016

Banner reads: Breaking Peace to create Breaking News

HONEST People
 - 
Saturday, 16 Jul 2016

Zakir Naik said : Terrorist is a person who terrorizes, He gave example as, A ROBBER sees a POLICEMEN , He is terrified.
For a Robber, Policemen is a Terrorist.
Inspector ANDRE is a TERRORIST for the UNDERWORLD.
Similarly HE SAID in his speech
FOR a robber, Policemen is terrorist. IN THIS CONTEXT
EVERY MUSLIM should be a terrorist to the ANTI SOCIAL Elements.
EVERY MUSLIM should be a terrorist to the ANTI SOCIAL Elements.
EVERY MUSLIM should be a terrorist to the ANTI SOCIAL Elements.

Whenever a Robber, a Rapist or a CRIMINAL sees a MUSLIM, He should be terrified.
Commonly the word terrorist means \A person who Terrorizes an innocent being\"
In this CONTEXT : No MUSLIM should ever be a TERRORIST....

NOW VIEW : TIMES NOW with ARNAB DECEPTION, Where U R are FOOLED for not VERIFYING the whole CONTEXT of what ZAKIR NAIK says.... Intelligent people understands and God loves them cos of their honesty. Arrogant unintelligent people never understand even if they are in suits and ties.... they love to please the devils with their LIES."

Maruthi
 - 
Saturday, 16 Jul 2016

Well done..........this is the beginning of Reunity of the Ummah against Anti constitution acts of any elements

Ahmed
 - 
Saturday, 16 Jul 2016

Alhamdulillah by the grace of Almighty my dear muslim now we got lesson pls pls forever we all get together and fight for our right .Insha AllaH five finger together strength will more and more....we must stand in one single platform nobody can touch Muslim .......

Satyameva jayate
 - 
Saturday, 16 Jul 2016

I don't see any terror coloured bands or flags...... see the peacefully rally for the man of peace......I love zakir Naik because he stands for peace and opposes terrorism

abdul naser
 - 
Friday, 15 Jul 2016

Masha ALLAH good gathering, may ALLAH strengthen the unity of us.

Prem Vani
 - 
Friday, 15 Jul 2016

Masha Allah! Peaceful protest by a Big crowd and a Powerful message of peace by community leaders denouncing the media terrorism and vilification.

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Mangaluru, Dec 20: The Mangaluru City Police have issued a detailed traffic advisory ahead of the inaugural ceremony of Karavali Utsava, which will be held at the Karavali Utsava Ground on Saturday.

The festival will be inaugurated at 6:00 pm by Dakshina Kannada District Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao. Cultural and public programmes will be held at the venue every evening and will continue until January 2.

According to City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy, parking of vehicles is strictly prohibited on both sides of the road from Lalbagh to Karavali Utsava Ground. Visitors are requested to park their vehicles only at designated parking areas.

To help the public, traffic signboards and parking guidance flex boards have been installed along the routes leading to the venue. The police have urged commuters and visitors to follow these instructions to ensure smooth traffic movement.

Designated Parking Locations

•    Urwa Market Ground – Cars
•    Gandhinagar Government School (near Press Club) – Two-wheelers and cars
•    Ladyhill Church parking area – Two-wheelers and cars
•    Canara School Ground, Mannagudda – Two-wheelers and cars
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Mangaluru, Dec 15: Air India Express has announced that it will resume direct flight services between Mangaluru and Muscat from March 2026, restoring an important international air link for passengers from the coastal region.

Airport authorities said the service will operate twice a week—on Sundays and Tuesdays—from March 1. The initial flights are scheduled on March 3, 8 and 10, followed by March 15 and 17, with the same operating pattern to continue thereafter. The flight duration is approximately three hours and 25 minutes.

The Mangaluru–Muscat route was earlier operated under the 2025 summer schedule, with services beginning on July 14. At that time, Air India Express had operated four flights a week before suspending the service.

Officials said the summer schedule will come into effect from March 29, after which changes in flight timings and departure schedules from Mangaluru are expected. Passengers have been advised to check the latest schedules while planning their travel.

The resumption of direct flights to Muscat is expected to significantly benefit expatriates, business travellers and others, further strengthening Mangaluru’s air connectivity with the Gulf region.

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Mangaluru: Public transport in Mangaluru is set for a state-led transformation as the government moves to deploy 100 new electric govt buses to replace unreliable private services. The initiative aims to provide a dependable alternative to private operators who have been frequently "cutting trips," leaving thousands of commuters stranded.

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To fix this, the DC confirmed that the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme will bring 100 government-owned electric buses to the city:

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