Deve Gowda all praise for BM Farooq

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October 31, 2016

Bengaluru, Oct 31: Bearys are known for their honesty in pursuit of their activities in all fields upholding moral values in life and has contributed immensely for education especially in the field of education for girl students, said former Prime Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) supremo H D Deve Gowda.

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He was speaking at a function organised by Bearys' Welfare Association to disburse merit awards to the outstanding students of the community who excelled in various public examinations.

Mr Gowda said that it was apt for JD(S) to nominate industrialist BM Farooq as a candidate of the party in the last Rajya Sabha election as a recognition to the community in particular and the minorities in general.

“Though we could not get him elected, the allegiance to the party was continued by Mr. Farooq true to the values the community stood for. It is therefore incumbent on JD(S) party to see that the community is rewarded with a position equivalent to that enjoyed by U T Khader in the present Government,” he said.

He said that even though many leaders from the community betrayed the trust by the party, Mr. Farooq a Byari lived up to the expectations of the party even after his defeat in the Rajyasabha election.

Mr Gowda also said that his party is conscious that common civil code cannot be forced upon the minorities. “JD(S) will strive hard to protect the interests of Muslims and other minority communities as envisaged under our Constitution," he said.

U T Khader, Minister for Food and Civil Supplies, Mohiuddin Bava and N A Haris, MLAs also spoke on the occasion.

Fouzia and Sameera from Dakshina Kannada, who are running an educational institution, were felicitated for their outstanding contributions to the community in the field of education.

B A Mohideen, former minister for education and the recipient of Devaraj Urs award, was honoured in the function. BM Farooq, the President of Bearys' Welfare Association, welcomed the gathering.

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Asif
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Tuesday, 1 Nov 2016

Masha Allah, Happy to see awards function for emerging educationalist beary sisters. May Allah grant them more energy and power.

Shahul
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Monday, 31 Oct 2016

For their contribution to the education Miss Sameera and Fouzia deserved for Rajyothswa award from the state government or D.K. Administration.

Shahul
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Monday, 31 Oct 2016

Our community is proud of Miss Sameera and Fouzia running a institution named AIMS at rural Kadaba by their own effort. It is the right choice by Beary Welfare Association felicitated the two courageous,dedicated and determined girls.
All the best to Mr. B.M.Farooq and team. Our community needs their full support to the growth and smooth running of the institution AIMS.

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December 3,2025

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Mangaluru, Dec 3: A group of Congress workers gathered at the Mangaluru International Airport on Wednesday to welcome AICC general secretary K C Venugopal, but the reception quickly turned into a display of support for Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar.

Venugopal arrived in the city to participate in the centenary commemoration of the historic dialogue between Mahatma Gandhi and Narayana Guru. The event, organised by the Sivagiri Mutt, Varkala, in association with the Mangalore University Sri Narayana Guru Study Chair, is being held on the university’s Konaje campus.

KPCC general secretary Mithun Rai and several party workers had assembled at the airport to receive Venugopal. However, the moment he stepped out, workers began raising slogans backing Shivakumar.

The university programme will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

This show of support comes just a day after Siddaramaiah remarked that Shivakumar would lead the government “when the high command decides.” The chief minister made the comment after a breakfast meeting at Shivakumar’s residence—another public display of camaraderie between the two leaders amid ongoing attempts by the party high command to downplay their leadership rivalry.

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December 2,2025

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Udupi, Dec 2: A wave of regional pride is sweeping through Udupi district as Shagun S Verma Hegde, a talented Class 9 student from Christ King English Medium High School, Karkala, has been named the captain of the Indian National Team for the Under-15 Girls’ Volleyball Championship.

Shagun holds the unique distinction of being the sole player from Karnataka selected to represent the country in the prestigious international tournament. The championship, organized by the School Games Federation, is scheduled to take place in Shangluo, China, from December 3 to 13, where Shagun will lead the national squad.

A Remarkable Journey to the Top

Shagun’s selection is a testament to her dedication and exceptional skill on the court. Her journey included several rigorous rounds of selection:

•    She was the only player from Udupi district to qualify for the state-level selection camp.

•    Out of eight players from Karnataka who advanced to the national selection camp in Pune, Maharashtra, Shagun was the only one to secure a place in the final national squad.

•    The national camp saw participation from approximately 200 players, which was shortlisted to 23. Shagun not only made the final cut but was also ranked as the second-best player overall, solidifying her leadership role.

Shagun, who is the daughter of Sandesh Verma and Shruthiraj of Kallotte, Karkala, has trained under experienced coaches Santosh D’Souza, Jeevan D’Silva, Jairaj Poojary, and Ramesh. Her selection as the team captain has brought profound honour to her family, school, the Udupi district, and the entire state of Karnataka.

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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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