Shahim Mohammed of Bajpe elected HIF Qatar's new president
Doha: Shahim Mohammed Sheikh, a resident of Bajpe, Mangaluru, was unanimously elected as the President of the Highland Islamic Forum Qatar unit during the 9th Annual General Body Meeting held in Doha on Friday, January 12, 2024.
The election saw the unanimous selection of other office bearers, including Mohammed Faizel Sheikh as the general secretary and Rizwan Ahmed as the treasurer. Core members of the team, Suhaib Ahmed, Faheem Ahmed, Naveed Ahmed, Shafakath Hussain, Rasheed Abdulhameed Kakinje, and Riyaz, were also chosen.
Sheikh Usman, a member of the Indian Friends Circle and the chief guest, commended the works of HIF, emphasizing the importance of charity in Islam, encompassing both deeds and financial contributions. He particularly praised the young generation for their efforts and applauded the exemplary works carried out by HIF.
The outgoing president, Shafakath Hussain, presided over the meeting, welcoming attendees. Rizwan Ahmed presented the Annual General Report of 2023, highlighting the forum's accomplishments over the past two years.
Various leaders from different organizations attended the meeting, with Faheem Ahmed serving as the master of ceremony.
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25 killed in lightning strikes, hailstorms in several districts of Bihar
Patna, Apr 10 (PTI): At least 25 people were killed in lightning strikes and hailstorms in several districts of Bihar on Thursday, officials said.
According to a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Nalanda reported 18 deaths, followed by two in Siwan, one each in Katihar, Darbhanga, Begusarai, Bhagalpur and Jehanabad.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, however, claimed in a post on X that over 50 people died on Thursday.
“I am deeply saddened by the tragic deaths of more than 50 people in various incidents of storm, rain, lightning, tree and wall collapse in Bihar. I express my deepest condolences. May God provide strength to the families affected by the disaster in this hour of grief,” he wrote in Hindi.
He also said that the state government should compensate farmers for their crop loss due to the sudden rain and give them proper compensation.
Earlier, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar condoled the deaths and announced an ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh each for the next of kin of the deceased.
On Wednesday, 13 people had died in lightning strikes in four districts of Bihar.
The India Meteorological Department has issued an ‘orange alert’ (be prepared) for a number of districts, including Darbhanga, East Champaran, Gopalganj, West Champaran, Kishanganj, Araria, Supaul, Gaya, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Nalanda, Nawada and Patna.
It has also forecast heavy rainfall on Friday and Saturday in these districts.
"Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds (40-50 kmph) likely to occur at few places over Madhubani, Darbhanga, East Champaran, Gopalganj, West Champaran, Kishanganj, Araria, Supaul, Gaya, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Nalanda, Nawada, Patna," the IMD said in a bulletin.
Water-logging was also reported on Thursday from several parts of Patna following heavy rain.
The state capital recorded an average of 42.6 mm rainfall till 5.30 pm.
Officials of the Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) and district administration, however, claimed that rainwater was drained out in the shortest possible time despite the downpour.
