KKMA distributes scholarships, student awards, dialysis and dream house amounts

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January 1, 2018

Mangaluru, Jan 1: The Karnataka state committee of Kuwait Kerala Muslim Association organized a programme to distribute student scholarships, student awards, and dialysis and dream house amounts on December 31 on the premises of AL Ehsan Masjid in the city.

Master Adam Ahil Farooq inaugurated the function with Quran recitation. KKMA Karnataka State Committee General Secretary Hussain Shafi welcomed the gathering.

S M Farooq, President, KKMA  Karnataka State Committee, in his president talk said from last 16 years KKMA granting scholarships to deserved students. The intention behind this is to help the students to reach higher positions. He motivated students by giving example of a student who had benefitted by KKMA scholarship and now has become a doctor.

“When I was in Kuwait I have seen many incidents where youngsters from our community despite having the ability fail to get good jobs only because of lack of education certificates. This situation must not continue. Every student must study hard and try to secure good position in society,” he said.

Chief guest Abdul Jabbar, President, KKMA Karnataka Branch Kuwait, said that KKMA is a 16000 members association and 95% of those members are low salaried employees in Kuwait. “They work hard for the benefit of their family and they provide a part of their low salary to society. This scholarship is form that amount. We are just passing our social responsibility to your hands by this scholarship now you student should utilize it and try to fulfill your social responsibility,” he said.

As many as 10 scholarships, 5 student adoption, 5 student awards, dialysis amount for 15 members and advance amount for Sarfraz Shiroor under Dream house scheme were distributed on the occasion. 

Another chief Guest Architect Nisar gave advices to the students by explaining the value of sacrifices and how to get success through utilizing opportunities. 

Another chief guest Nazim S S, President, Highland Islamic Forum, made dua for speed recovery of all the dialysis patients who benefited from KKMA’s scheme Ibrahim Master Shiroor proposed vote of thanks. S M Imtiyaz played was convener of the programme. Members of Highland Islamic Forum, Nazim AK, Sajid AK, Noushad AK, and Mohammed Rizwan were present.

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Shivam chaubey
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Tuesday, 2 Jan 2018

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December 7,2025

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Mangaluru, Dec 7: A rare bamboo shrimp has been rediscovered on mainland India more than 70 years after it was last reported, confirming for the first time the presence of Atyopsis spinipes in the country. The find was made by researchers from the Centre for Climate Change Studies at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, during surveys in Karnataka and Odisha.

The team — shrimp expert Dr S Prakash, PhD scholar K Kunjulakshmi, and Mangaluru-based researcher Maclean Antony Santos — combined field surveys, ecological assessments and DNA analysis to identify the elusive species. Their findings, published in Zootaxa, resolve decades of taxonomic confusion stemming from a 1951 report that misidentified the species as Atyopsis moluccensis without strong evidence.

The shrimp has now been confirmed at two locations: the Mulki–Pavanje estuary near Mangaluru and the Kuakhai River in Bhubaneswar. Historical specimens from the Andaman Islands, previously labelled as A. moluccensis, were also found to be misidentified and actually belong to A. spinipes.

The rediscovery began after an aquarium hobbyist in Odisha spotted a shrimp in 2022, prompting systematic surveys across Udupi, Karwar and Mangaluru. Four female specimens were collected in Mulki and one in Odisha, all genetically matching.

Researchers warn the species may exist in very small, vulnerable populations as freshwater habitats face increasing pressure from pollution, sand mining and infrastructure development. All verified specimens have been deposited with the Zoological Survey of India for future reference.

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December 7,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 7: A 34-year-old fruit and vegetable trader in Mangaluru has reportedly lost ₹33.1 lakh after falling victim to an online investment scam run through a fake mobile app.

Police said the scam began in September, when the victim received a link on Facebook. Clicking it connected him to a WhatsApp number, where an unidentified person introduced a high-return investment scheme and instructed him to download an app.

To build trust, the fraudster asked him to invest ₹30,000 on September 24. The trader soon received ₹34,000 as “profit,” convincing him the scheme was genuine. Over the next two months, he transferred money in multiple instalments via Google Pay and IMPS to different scanner codes and bank accounts shared by the scammers. Between September 24 and December 3, he ended up sending a total of ₹33.1 lakh.

When he later requested a refund of his investment and promised returns, the scammers demanded additional payments, claiming he needed to pay a “service tax” first. Even after he paid a small amount, no money was returned, and the scammers continued pressuring him for more.

A case has been registered at the CEN Crime Police Station.

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December 20,2025

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
•    Thimmappa Hotel premises – Two-wheelers and cars
•    Scout and Guide Bhavana premises (behind Karavali Utsava Grounds) – Two-wheelers
•    Urwa Market Road – Two-wheelers
•    Hat Hill Road – Two-wheelers

The police have appealed to the public to cooperate by following traffic rules and parking guidelines to avoid inconvenience during the festival.

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