The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) is likely to choose between Rubeena and Sabeena Mansoor as their chairperson candidate for the Feroke municipality, where the post is reserved for women. Party sources told The Hindu that Ms. Rubeena with her earlier experience as a member in the erstwhile Feroke panchayat stood a better chance over Ms. Sabeena, who is a fresher to the local body.

However, IUML district general secretary M.A. Razaque said the party leadership was yet to take a decision on the chairperson candidate for the municipality. “We have a few good candidates to be considered for the post. A final decision on it will be taken shortly,” he said.

Ms. Rubeena was elected to the newly upgraded municipality from the Muthuvattupara division while Ms. Sabeena was elected from Kottapadam division 7 of the municipality for a relatively better margin. “Both are eligible for the post. However, the mantle is likely to fall on Ms. Rubeena,” said a party source on condition of anonymity.

The UDF has won 17 and the LDF 18 divisions in the municipality. However, it is the two UDF rebels, who also won from different divisions, to decide the fate of the municipality in favour of the UDF. According to the UDF leaders from the municipality, the front had already reached a consensus on receiving the support of the rebel candidates.

“After all, they won not with the rival front’s votes,” said P. Asif, an IUML leader from the municipality.

With the UDF set to garner the support of the rebels, Feroke’s rule is almost sure to be in the hands of the UDF. The Bharatiya Janatha Party has also won one division in the municipality. However, both the fronts have made it clear that they won’t accept the BJP support in any case. Nor the party is likely to offer their support to any.

With the support of rebels, UDF is likely to rule Feroke municipality

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Kozhikode / by Staff Reporter / Kozhikode – November 12th, 2015

Kumta :

As per the directive from the Karnataka state government for Celebrating Hazrat Tippu Sultan Jayanti on November 10, The district administration, Taluka Panchayat members and Backward classes welfare department celebrated Tipu Sultan Jayanti in the Taluka Panchayat hall in Kumta.

The Programme began in the morning at about 9:30am with the welcome speech was given by Taluka panchayat president Francis Fernandez. The program was held under the Presidency of Khateeja Sher Ali, Kumta Municipality President.

The Chief Guests of the program were Assistant Commissioner B.Shobha, Kumta Taluk panchayat executive member R.G.Gungi, Kumta Block Educational officer Shantesh Nayak and Kumta CPI T.N. Narasimhamurti.

Other Guests included Tahsildar C.K Naik and Professor M.G Naik. Professor M.G Naik led a beautiful speech on Hazrat Tippu Sultan which included their contribution towards the nation and his sacrifes. The Locals attended the program with great zeal. Students participated in group activities.

Members of Jamat Ul Muslimeen Kumta and Kumta Muslim association also attended the program. Mohammad Shafi Shaik (Pressiden of Jamat ul muslimeen Kumta), Mohammad Mohsin Quazi (Vice-President, Jamat ul muslimeen Kumta), Janab Abdur Rahim (General Secretary, jamat ul muslimeen), Akbar Mulla (Prez. Kumta Muslim Association), Abdullah Shaikh (Gen. Secretary Kumta Muslim association), Ibrahim Shaikh, Mehtab Ali, Nazeer Ahmed and Many others were present.

The program concluded with the Vote of thanks by Sir Patgar.

source: http://www.sahilonline.org / SahilOnline / Home> Coastal News / source: S.O. News Service / posted by Staff Correspondent  / Wednesday – November 11th, 2015

Bhatkal:

The Bhatkal town administration on Wednesday celebrated the birth anniversary of Tipu Sultan at Public Chabutra, near old Bus stand, in which hundreds of people were attended.

The program commenced with the Karnataka song sung by the students of New English School. Assistant commissioner of Bhatkal Chidanand Vatare lit candles and begins the program. Tahsildar V.N Bhadkar welcomed the dignitaries and the audience present in the function. Tipu Jayanti prizes were distributed for the winning students in cultural programmes.

Speaking as a Chief guest, Maulana Ilyas Nadvi, Author of a book on Tipu Sulthan and lecturer of history at Jamia Islamia, Bhatkal, briefly explained about the history of Tipu Sultan and his great achievements against the Britishers. He said that Bhatkal should host a huge program in the upcoming years on Tipu Jayanti as his grand mother and second wife were from a Nawayath community. He has built various Mosques and temples in and around Bhatkal. He added that Britishers have injected poison of hatred against Tipu Sultan among our non Muslim brothers, as a result they are opposing this celebration.

He requested the BEO of Bhatkal to organize an exhibition on Tipu sultan in school and colleges ahead of Tipu Jayanti every year to educate the people about the achievement and noble works as a brave soldier.

Imtiyaz Ahmed Khan, lecturer of Anjuman PU College speaking on the occasion said they have to join hands with people of other religions to promote this culture. He said that Tipu must not be associated with his religion as he never discriminated between religions. People of different religions mourned on the death of Tipu as he loved his people. He finally thanked State govt for upholding the dignity of Tipu and organising celebration on his Birth Anniversary.

Tipu Sultan’s bravity and audacity were narrated by the general secretary of Majlis-e-Islah o Tanzeem Mohiuddin Altaf Kharuri.

Vice president of Majlise islah o tanzeem Inayatullah Shahbandri, Siddique Meeran, Taluk panchayat officer C.T Naik amongst others were present.

source: http://www.sahilonline.org / SahilOnline / Home> Coastal News / source: S.O. News Service / by I.G. Bhatkal / Wednesday – November 11th, 2015