Bhatkal boy wins big representing India at Quran memorization competition in Saudi Arabia
Bhatkal: Ibrahim bin Fahim Shahbandri, a young talent from Bhatkal represented India at the International Qur'an Memorization Competition organized by the Saudi government in Makkah and secured the second position in his category.
For this remarkable feat, he has been awarded 60,000 Saudi Riyals.
This global competition witnessed the participation of 166 contestants from 117 countries across five different categories. The event commenced on August 25 and concluded on September 6 with the final session held at Masjid Haram. During this session, prizes were conferred upon the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth-place winners in each category.
Ibrahim's educational journey began in Sharjah, where he actively participated in various Qur'an competitions and distinguished himself. Subsequently, he pursued his education up to the 10th standard at a school in Bhatkal, where he embarked on the noble endeavor of memorizing the Quran. Currently, he is an honors student at Jamia Salafia Banaras.
Ibrahim bin Fahim Shahbandri's outstanding achievement has brought honor and recognition to his hometown of Bhatkal and the entire nation.
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Eligible families won't be inconvenienced with BPL card revision: Karnataka minister Muniyappa
Bengaluru, Nov 26: Karnataka minister K H Muniyappa on Monday said the officials have been instructed to restore the Below Poverty Line and Above Poverty Line ration cards as they existed earlier.
The Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister said the decision to this effect was taken in a meeting on November 21 on the orders of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Muniyappa said he has instructed officials to correct all the ration cards by November 28 and distribute rice to the BPL ration card holders with all the facilities.
This comes after some confusion in the state over the cancellation of many Below Poverty Line ration cards while the list of BPL families was being revised. The minister clarified that there was no need to worry for the eligible beneficiaries.
"Steps are being taken to ensure that the eligible beneficiaries are not inconvenienced, and the ineligible ration cards of taxpayers and government employees will be transferred to APL," he said.
The minister underlined that the state government has introduced pro-poor schemes for the benefit of economically weaker sections.
