Gulbarga expats in Saudi Arabia organize Quran recitation contest for children

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October 5, 2020

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Gulbarga Charitable and Welfare trust in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia organized grand finale of Quran recitation competition on 2nd October, Friday evening, online via Zoom for the boys aged between 12 to 14 years. Gulbargavis from Middle East and India participated in the contest.

Mr Mirza Azam baig President Gulbarga Charitable and Welfare Trust Gulbarga attended the function online as Chief Guest while Syed Nasir Khursheed President GCWT Jeddah Chapter presided over the function.

Master Mohammed Zayanuddin from Jizan was awarded first place, Master Mohammed Omar Farooq from Chennai second place and Shah Mohammed Saud Zanjani from Gulbarga was declared third place winner, also three consolation prizes were given to Master Ubayd Ur Rahman from Gulbarga, Master Mirza Uzair Baig from Yanbu and Master Mussadiq Ahmed Khan from Jubail.

Judges panel Headed by chief Judge Mr. Mohammed Abul Khasim President GCWT Jubail chapter, he advised participants to recite Suarh Aaala and finally declared the result, among judges were three prominent hafiz and the best Qaris, Hafiz Ismail Yahya Bilal is well educated in Qirat from Umm Al Qura University, Makkah and currently persuing Masters. He also holds many honors and accolades from various international competitions and appreciations from Imaams of Haramain.

The other judge, Hafiz Abdullah Usmani, first position winner in the Jeddah Qur'an competition 2018. It is noteworthy that Hafiz Usmani set a record for being the youngest Indian to get the first position which was held under the patronage of Jeddah Governor Prince Mishaal Bin Majed.

Another Judge Hafiz Abdul Basith Abdul Aziz who have completed the memorization of Quran from Aziziyah Masjid in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He has graduated with a bachelor's degree in Islamic Studies from Dar Al Hadith, Makkah Al Mukarramah.

Chief Guest Mr Mirza Azam Biag President GCWT Gulbarga appreciated the social work of the GCWT in Kingdom for Gulbarga community and praised the brilliant performance of the contestants. , he said by congratulating the winners and participants “It gives us great pleasure seeing that all participants, judges and jury members performed well. The recitation by the children was fantabulous. He further said Presidents of all the chapters and ExCom team deserves appreciation for their relentless efforts for this noble cause.

Mr Syed Nasir Khursheed President GCWT Jeddah chapter while speaking congratulated to winners, participants and parents of the participants, he appreciated the hard work of children and efforts of parents for preparing their children. He requested Gulbarga NRIs residing in different parts of the world to work for the benefit of needy people in Gulbarga.

While speaking three judges advised children to keep continue hard work towards hifz and same time try understand the message of Quran.

Judges introduction was given by GCWT General Secretary of Jeddah Chapter Mr Nisar Ahmed Nawade, Mr Shah Mukhtar Jagirdar vice president GCWT Riyadh Chapter and Shahid Patel Treasurer GCWT Makkah Chapter. Role of tie breaker played by General secretary GCWT Jubail Chapter Mohammed Ghaziuddin and Sarfaraz Basha, member GCWT Jeddah chapter.

Mementos were displayed online which were prepared   to present Judges, and Chief guest as token of appreciations, digital certificates to all the particpants given, while digital Quran and mementos will be delivered at their door for the winners. During the event General Manager TeAm Infra Mr Abdul Rahman announced fifty thousand rupees for the winners and consolation prize winners. Participation certificates were given to all twenty-one participants.

Event was well conducted by Master of ceremony Mohammed Imdad Ali president GCWT Riyadh chapter, his urdu couplets while anchoring was appreciated by the audience. He also played flawlessly the role of contest Master for the contest.

Welcome speech was delivered by Zaki Tameemul Hassan Treasurer of GCWT Jeddah Chapter, he welcomed Chief Guest, Judges, Chief judge, all the participants, dignitaries and guests joining online from different parts of the globe.

Program started with the recitation of Holy Quran by Hafiz Ismail Yahiya Bilal Maniyar, while Naate shareef was recited by Master Mohammed Abdul Aziz. Qirat by Hafiz Abdullah usmani and Hafiz Abdul Basith Abdul Aziz also glorified the event. Vice president GCWT Jeddah chapter Mohammed Abdul Ameed concluded the event with vote of thanks, he thanked chief guest, Judges chief judge dignitaries, distinguished guests, participants and parents for sparing precious time.

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Hamid Siddiqui
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Tuesday, 6 Oct 2020

Excellent initiative taken by GWCT, it was great to see lots of Gulbargavis young generation took part in Quran recitation program and everyone did well.

Congratulations to the winners and many thanks to the organising team.

Syed Nasir Khu…
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Monday, 5 Oct 2020

Congratulations to all winners and participants

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November 28,2025

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Mangaluru, Nov 28: Karnataka Health Minister and Dakshina Kannada district in-charge minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Friday handed over Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting the severe distress faced by farmers due to crashing crop prices.

PM Modi arrived at the Mangaluru International Airport en route to Udupi, where Gundu Rao welcomed him and submitted the letter. The chief minister’s message stressed that farmers are suffering heavy losses because maize and green gram are being bought far below the Minimum Support Price (MSP). The state urged the Centre to immediately begin procurement at MSP.

According to the letter, Karnataka has a bumper harvest this year—over 54.74 lakh metric tons of maize and 1.98 lakh metric tons of green gram—yet farmers are unable to secure fair prices. Against the MSP of ₹2,400/MT for maize and ₹8,768/MT for green gram, market rates have plunged to ₹1,600–₹1,800 and ₹5,400 respectively.

The chief minister has requested the Centre to:

• Direct NAFED, FCI and NCCF to start MSP procurement immediately.
• Ensure ethanol units purchase maize directly from farmers or FPOs.
• Increase Karnataka’s ethanol allocation, citing high production capacity.
• Stop maize imports, which have depressed domestic prices.
• Relax quality norms for green gram, allowing up to 10% discoloration due to rains.

The letter stresses that MSP is crucial for farmer dignity and income stability and calls for swift central intervention to prevent a deepening crisis.

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November 30,2025

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Udupi: The pontiffs of Sri Paryaya Puttige Mutt, the sacred seat of Jagadguru Shrimad Madhvacharya Moola Samsthanam, have submitted a proposal to the Prime Minister seeking comprehensive development for Udupi district. 

Proposal for International Airport

A key request is the establishment of an international airport. Highlighting that around 1,000 acres of land are available and suitable, the pontiffs noted that the existing Mangalore Airport provides limited international connectivity. They suggested the airport be developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) or as a Greenfield Airport to boost trade, education, healthcare, and spiritual tourism.

Metro and Rapid Transit Connectivity

The proposal also calls for Metro Rail or Rapid Transit between Mangaluru and Udupi. The 55 km coastal stretch experiences heavy daily commuter traffic, causing congestion. The district administration is ready to prepare an initial project report for a Mass Rapid Transit corridor and requested inclusion under national urban mobility programmes to ensure safe, green, and time-efficient regional transport.

Port and Coastal Development

The pontiffs urged the development of an international-standard port with a cruise terminal along Udupi’s coast. They also requested fast-tracking of pending coastal tourism projects and revising Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms to encourage sustainable infrastructure and hospitality investment.

IT, AI and Technological Infrastructure

Support was sought for an IT and AI Innovation Park with incubation facilities under Digital India and Startup India initiatives. The proposal also emphasized the need for strengthened data security and cloud computing infrastructure to boost India’s technological independence.

Sports and Education Initiatives

The pontiffs requested national sports status for Kambala, along with financial and infrastructure support. They also sought the establishment of an AIIMS in Udupi, a new IIT campus, and approval for an IIM to promote higher education in the district.

Representation to the Prime Minister

Sri Sugunendra Tirtha Pontiff and Sri Sushrendra Tirtha Swamiji represented the pontiffs in submitting the comprehensive development proposal to the Prime Minister during his recent visit.

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November 24,2025

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Sharjah, UAE: Ayisha Basheer Esra, a talented young writer hailing from Aramboor in Dakshina Kannada’s Sullia taluk, marked a significant milestone in her burgeoning literary career with the launch of her debut novel, The Betrayal of the Kingdom, at the Sharjah International Book Fair. The prestigious event, recognized as the world’s largest book fair, provided a fitting stage for the unveiling of Esra’s work.

The official release ceremony was conducted by Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Director of the Religious Affairs Office of the Sharjah Government and a distinguished member of the royal family, underscoring the significance of Esra’s achievement. Mrs. Lini Shivaprasad, Principal of GEMS Millennium School, Sharjah, had the honor of receiving the first copy of the novel.

The event was graced by the presence of numerous distinguished guests, reflecting the widespread recognition of Esra’s literary talent and the anticipation surrounding her debut novel. Among the notable attendees were Syed Panakkad Munawwarali Shihab Tangal, Dr. Mariam Al Shenasi, the UAE’s renowned writer and Head of Dar Al Yasmin Publications, Dr. K. K. N. Kurup, Retired Vice Chancellor of Calicut University and Historian, Sharjah Businessman Shamsuddin Bin Mohideen, Nizar Talangara, President of the Sharjah Indian Association, V. T Salim, Director of Silver Home Real Estate, Munir Al Wafa, MD of Lipi Publication Akbar, and other esteemed individuals.

At the remarkably young age of eight, Esra has already established herself as a prolific writer, authoring and publishing collections of short stories in addition to her newly released full-length novel. Her dedication to writing and her exceptional talent have positioned her as one of the youngest authors to achieve such literary success. 

Esra is the daughter of Basheer and Haseena, residents of Aramboor, Sullia, and currently a student at Sharjah’s GEMS Millennium School. Her early accomplishments serve as an inspiration to aspiring young writers and a testament to the power of nurturing creativity from a young age.

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