Noorul Ulema M.A. Ustad felicitated at a grand function

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January 6, 2012

Mangalore, January 6: Maulana M.A. Abdul Khader Musliyar, the president of All India Education Board, vice-president of Samastha Kerala Jamiyatul Ulema, president of Samastha Kerala Sunni Education Board and the founder of Jamiya Saadiyya, was felicitated here at a grand function in Town Hall by the Majlise Ulemae Swaadiyyeen and the Saadiyya publicity committee, Karnataka.

Replying to the felicitations Maulana M.A. Ustad, popularly known as Noorul Ulema, said that he never expected such a grand felicitation and did not deserve it. “But, I am grateful to the love and affection showered on me by my students from Karnataka,” he said.

He called upon the scholars and religious heads to work tirelessly for the welfare of the Muslim community.

Syed Mohammed Ibrahim Pookunhi Thangal, chairman of the Saadiyya Sammelana Swagatha Committee, presided over the function. Udupi Qazi and Karnataka Jamiyyatul Ulema president P.M. Ibrahim Musliyar Bekal inaugurated the function.

Syed Mohammed Umarul Farooq Al Buqari Pusot, Shakhuna M. Ali Kunhi Musliyar Shiriya and Haji Y. Abdullah Kunhi felicitated the Ustad with shawl and a memento.

N. Abdullatheef Saadi Payaswi, Kerala-Kannur, delivered felicitation speech. M.P.M. Ashraf Saadi, Mallur, president of Majlisul Ulema-e-saadiyya delivered introductory speech.

M.K. Abdul Rahman Musliyar, principal of Saadiyya, M.Abdul Hameed Musliyar Mani, P.M. Abbas Musliyar Manjanady, Syed Abdurrahman Sadath Baqavi Tangal Guruvayanakere, Syed Janul Abideen Thangal Kajoor, Syed Fazal Jamalullaili Thangal Ujire, Syed Aboobaker Siddiq Alhadi Tangal, K.P. Hussain Saadi K.C. Road, MLA U.T. Khader, Haji S.M. Rasheed, B.M. Mumtaz Ali, Haji Hameed Kandak, among others, were present.

Publicity Committee president Haider Parthipady welcomed the gathering, Hafiz Yaqoob Saadi Al Aflali Navoor proposed a vote of thanks. K.M. Aboobaker Siddiq Montugoli compered the programme.

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No cases yet, but vigilance high: Karnataka braces for Nipah threat

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February 3,2026

Bengaluru: Following reports of fresh Nipah virus (NiV) cases in West Bengal and heightened vigilance across parts of Southeast Asia, the Karnataka Health Department has placed the state on high alert and activated emergency preparedness protocols.

Health officials said enhanced surveillance measures have been initiated after two healthcare workers in Barasat, West Bengal, tested positive for the virus earlier this month. While no cases have been reported in Karnataka so far, authorities said the state’s past exposure to Nipah outbreaks and high inter-state mobility warranted preventive action.

Officials have directed district health teams to intensify monitoring, particularly at hospitals and points of entry, and to ensure early detection and isolation of suspected cases.

High Mortality Virus with Multiple Transmission Routes

Nipah virus is a zoonotic disease that can spread from animals to humans and has a reported fatality rate ranging between 60 and 75 per cent. Fruit bats, also known as flying foxes, are the natural reservoirs of the virus and can transmit it by contaminating food sources with saliva or urine.

Known modes of transmission include:

•   Contaminated food: Consumption of fruits partially eaten by bats or raw date-palm sap
•   Animal contact: Exposure to infected pigs or other animals
•   Human-to-human transmission: Close contact with body fluids of infected persons, particularly in healthcare settings

Symptoms and Disease Progression

The incubation period typically ranges from 4 to 14 days, though delayed onset has also been reported. Early symptoms often resemble common viral infections, making prompt clinical suspicion critical.

•   Initial symptoms: Fever, headache, body aches, fatigue, sore throat
•   Progressive symptoms: Drowsiness, disorientation, altered mental state
•   Severe stage: Seizures, neck stiffness and acute encephalitis, which can rapidly progress to coma

Public Health Advisory

The Health Department has issued precautionary guidelines urging the public to adopt risk-avoidance practices to prevent any local spillover.

Do’s
•   Wash fruits thoroughly before consumption
•   Drink boiled and cooled water
•   Use protective equipment while handling livestock
•   Maintain strict hand hygiene

Don’ts
•   Avoid fruits found on the ground or showing bite marks
•   Do not consume beverages made from raw tree sap, including toddy
•   Avoid areas with dense bat populations
•   Do not handle sick or dead animals

Preparedness Measures

Officials confirmed that isolation wards are being readied in major government hospitals and that medical staff are being sensitised to identify early warning signs.

“There is no cause for panic, but there is a need for heightened vigilance,” a senior health official said, adding that there is currently no approved vaccine or specific antiviral treatment for Nipah, and care remains largely supportive.

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