My only sin was good performance, says Qamar-ul-Islam; decides to meet Sonia

June 20, 2016

Kalaburagi, Jun 20: The former Minister Qamarul Islam has charged senior leaders of the State unit of the Congress with conspiring to edge him out of the Cabinet and demanded that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah explain the reason for dropping him.

“My only sin was to give a good performance…implement all the promises made to the minorities in the party manifesto during the 2013 elections; spending more than 98 per cent of the funds allocated to minority development; introducing at least 10 new programmes for the welfare of the minorities; and creating a permanent bondage between the minorities and the party… may be this is the reason for my unceremonious exit from the Ministry,” he told presspersons here on Sunday. “My other sin was to extend honorarium to Pesh Imams and Mouzans…for this I have been made a victim now.”

Mr. Islam said that there was a conspiracy by a section of the party leadership to alienate the Muslim community in north Karnataka from the party by dropping him from the Ministry. “Muslims had stood like a rock behind the party in all these elections and the repercussions of the present political development could be felt in the next Assembly elections. My contribution to the party in elections and my performance as a Minister have been belittled now,” he said.

Clarifying that Congress president Sonia Gandhi and vice-president Rahul Gandhi had not played any role in his exit from the Ministry, Mr. Islam said that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Congress leader in the Lok Sabha M. Mallikarjun Kharge, AICC general secretary in-charge of Karnataka Digvijaya Singh, AICC secretary Oscar Fernandes and Home Minister G. Parameshwara should provide the reasons for dropping him from the Cabinet.

When told about the reports of attempts made by Mr. Kharge till the last minute to retain both Mr. Islam and Baburao Chinchansur, he said, “Mr. Kharge's son Priyank Kharge has been inducted into the Cabinet and it is for you to draw the inference about the truth of these attempts.”

Asked if he would continue in the Congress, Mr. Islam said that he would take the next course of action after his meeting Ms. Sonia Gandhi and Mr. Rahul Gandhi and holding discussions with his followers.

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‘Profit’ trap: Mangaluru trader duped of ₹33.1 lakh in online App scam

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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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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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