Complaint against KJ George's son for trying to 'usurp' church land

April 27, 2016

Bengaluru, Apr 27: A suit has been filed before a city court against the real estate company owned by Rana George, son of Bengaluru Development Minister K J George, for “attempting to usurp” a church property in Richard's Town, Fraser Town, in the city.

According to the suit, fictitious chairman and secretary of Ceylon and India General Mission (C&IGM) have entered into a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Rana's company – Kings Way Developers — for constructing commercial and residential buildings on Pottery Road in Richard's Town, belonging to Mizpah Telugu Church.

D?Samson and M?Sudhakar, president and secretary respectively of Ceylon and India General Mission (C&IGM) Beneficiary Association, have filed the suit.

The plaintiffs are the subscribing members of the C&IGM Mizpah Telugu Church which is one of the constituent churches functioning under the control of C&IGM. The suit claims that the immovable properties of the Mizpah Telugu Church include a church building and a bungalow (18,400 sq ft) on Pottery Road at Richard's Town. The bungalow was purchased under a sale deed on March 31, 1931. The property was and continues to be in possession of the Mizpah Telugu Church for church activities.

“With this being the legal position on the bungalow, the chairman and secretary of C&IGM, S D Bhaskar and N D Solomon Raju respectively, entered into a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Duo Associates (Builders) Pvt Ltd in May 2008 for huge consideration. This JDA was subsequently cancelled by C&IGM's next Chairman K M Thyagaraju. The rightful owners of the property were not aware of both the developments,” the plaint stated.

On June 27, 2015, Thyagaraju entered into a second JDA with a company by name Kings Way Developers Pvt Ltd, of which Rana is the managing director.

The JDA is for construction of commercial and residential apartment building on basement, ground floor and upper floor. The plaint stated that this was against the byelaws of the mission.

“The mission byelaws are clear that any immovable property like land and building can be utilised only for the purpose of any charitable institutions like schools, orphanage, hospital, old age home. The schedule property number 11 has been given to this builder for constructing commercial building. The builder has already bulldozed the heritage building and further construction will cause unhealthy atmosphere during the worship in the Church,” the plaint says.

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SMR Public School’s ‘EXCELLENTIA’ highlights academic excellence and holistic growth

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December 16,2025

Melkar (Bantwal): The 9th Annual Day celebration of SMR Public School, titled “EXCELLENTIA”, was held on December 15 with great enthusiasm and dignity, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s journey towards academic excellence and holistic development.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. U. T. Iftikar Ali. The chief guests were Dr. Akhtar Hussain, Mr. P. Moosabba Beary, Mr. Zakaria Jokattre, and Dr. T. M. Abdul Rahuf—whose inspiring addresses motivated the students and appreciated the school’s contributions to education.

Mr. Abdul Nasir, Mr. Ibrahim Gadiyar, Mr. Razak Golthamajal, Mr. Sali Koya, Mr. Arshad Hussain, Mr. Ismail Balanoor, Mr. Feroz Bawa, Mr. Sahul Hameed, Mr. Abubakkar, Mr. Hameed K. Mani, Mr. Abdul Majeed (Principal, Melkar Women’s College), and Mr. Abdul Lathief (Former Principal, Melkar Women’s College) were the guests of honour.

The Annual Report was presented by the Headmistress, Ms. Fathimathul Zaheera, highlighting the school’s achievements and progress during the academic year. The Presidential Address was delivered by the Chairman of SMR Public School, Dr. Haji S. M. Rasheed, who emphasised the vital role of education in shaping students’ futures and stressed the importance of discipline, dedication, and consistent effort in achieving 100 per cent academic results.

Secretary of SMR Public School, Mr. Rifath Ahmed, and PTA President, Mr. Sandeep Kumar, were also present on the occasion.

The Annual Day celebration showcased the collective efforts of students and teachers and reaffirmed the school’s commitment to quality education and all-round development. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all dignitaries, parents, and well-wishers for their support. The 9th Annual Day—EXCELLENTIA—was a memorable and successful event, leaving a lasting impression on everyone present.

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Post-Sabarimala pilgrimage drinking party turns fatal in Udupi; youth killed in midnight brawl

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December 15,2025

Udupi, Dec 15: What was meant to be a post-pilgrimage gathering turned tragic in Padukere village of Brahmavar taluk, Udupi district, late Sunday night, when a clash among youths escalated into a fatal assault, leaving one man dead.

The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Santosh Mogaveera, a resident of Padukere.

According to preliminary information, the incident took place during a late-night drinking party involving a group of local youths who had recently returned after completing their pilgrimage to the Sabarimala shrine. An argument reportedly broke out among the group and soon escalated into a violent confrontation.

During the ensuing brawl, Santosh Mogaveera was allegedly assaulted and collapsed at the spot after sustaining serious injuries. He was rushed by local residents to a private hospital in Brahmavar, where doctors declared him dead.

On receiving information, senior police officials, including Brahmavar Circle Inspector Gopikrishna, Kota Police Sub-Inspector Praveen Kumar T, Station ASI Manthesh Jabagoudar, and head constables Pradeep and Ashok, visited the spot and conducted an inspection.

Police have taken four youths into custody in connection with the incident. A case has been registered at the Kota police station, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact sequence of events leading to the death.

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