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Tonse Sheikh Budan Basha Saheb passes away

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Karavali, KARNATAKA :

Tonse Sheikh Budan Basha Saheb

Udupi:

Senior social worker and entrepreneur Tonse Sheikh Budan Basha Saheb passed away on Wednesday. He was 89 years old.

Born at Tonse Bengre on November 6, 1937, he began his professional career at the Karkala Munsiff Court. In 1971, he moved to Doha, Qatar, where he worked in the commercial sector. He served as the general manager of Mars Trading Company for around 30 years.

He returned to Udupi and settled there in 2001. He served as the president of the Udupi Wakf Board for around nine years. He also served as the president of Udupi Jamia Masjid for several years. He had several agency and distribution businesses in Udupi and also served as the president of Mars Traders.

Budan Basha Saheb was a former president of KMCA Qatar and a former vice-president of Tulu Koota Qatar. He was actively involved in several Indian organisations and forums in Qatar.

He is survived by two sons, three daughters, relatives and a large number of well-wishers.

The burial and last rites were performed at Tonse Khadimi Masjid after Isha prayers on Wednesday.

source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karavali / by Vartha Bharati / September 10th, 2026

INSPIR’Ed Awards 2025 presented to educators at Presidency University

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Bengaluru, KARNATAKA :

The Presidency Group of Institutions (PGI) hosted INSPIR’Ed Awards 2025 on Saturday on the Presidency University campus. The event honoured teaching and non-teaching staff for their contributions to education and service within the Presidency Institutions.

Author Anita Nair and former IPS officer and cybersecurity expert Sanjay Sahay were chief guests at the event. They emphasised the significant role educators play in national development.

Nafeesa Ahmed, Director of the Presidency Group of Institutions, spoke about the central role of teachers in guiding students and strengthening communities.

Kauser Nissar Ahmed, Founder Trustee, expressed appreciation for everyone involved in the growth of the Presidency Schools. Dr. Nissar Ahmed, Chairman of PGI and Founder Chancellor of Presidency University, reflected on his five-decade journey in the field of education.

Awards were presented in several categories, including: Long Service Award, Institutional Legacy Award, Best Teacher Award, Rising Star Award.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Bengaluru / by The Hindu Bureau / April 14th, 2025

Ashmath Ali elected new President of Kundapur Taluk Welfare Association Qatar

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Kundapur (Udupi District), KARNATAKA :

Kundapur Taluk Welfare Association (KTWA) Qatar, elected new executive body for the next term during its annual general body meeting on May 15.

Ashmath Ali was unanimously elected as the new President of the association while Imran Nawunda was elected as the new Vice President.

Mohammed Arshad will be the new general secretary while Mehroz Byndore will be the joint secretary for the new term.

Among the other office bearers Mohsin was elected as the Treasurer, Zahid MH will be joint treasurer, Abdul Khader Sports Secretary, Zeeshan will be joint sports secretary.

Mubarak Kodi and Alam will handle public relations.

Akbar and Yaseen  Byndoor were elected in Advisory Panel, Sameer and Hameed Hemmady were elected as members of Working Committee.

Former President Ashmath Ali welcomed the event while General Secretary Mohammed Arshad proposed vote of thanks. Alam compered the event.

source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Gulf / by Vartha Bharati / May 26th, 2022