Chammanad Mahinka Tharawad Foundation holds 16th Annual General Meeting, Founder's Day Meet
Thalappady: The 16th Annual General Meeting and Founder's Day Meet of the Chammanad Mahinka Tharawad Foundation was held on 26 January 2025 at Keianza Garden, Thalappady. Around 600 trustees and their families participated in the event.
The Chammanad Mahinka Tharawad family, with a legacy spanning over 250 years, traces its roots to Chammanad Mahinka, a merchant by Royal Appointment during the reign of the Mysore rulers. Born in 1750 and passing away in 1815, his lineage continues into the 14th generation. Known for prioritising education, the family, through the Foundation, is now actively working towards the academic development of its younger members.
The event was inaugurated by the Foundation’s Chairman, Dr C.P. Habeeb Rahman, who, in his address, stressed the importance of financial stability among family members. He also presented future plans, including the Mahinka Capital Pool, Mahinka Virtual City, and Mahinka Business and Dwelling Centre.
The function began with a welcome speech by Secretary B.M. Sadique, followed by a tribute to departed family members by Secretary SPM Sharafuddin. General Secretary M.A. Salahuddin presented the Annual Report, while Treasurer P.C. Hashir detailed the financial accounts of the Foundation. Vice Chairman T.C.M. Sheriff and Secretary Jaleel Mohammed also addressed the gathering.
Seeyal Abdul Khareem highlighted the need to update family records and explored the possibility of organising a larger gathering of Chammanad Mahinka Tharawad members.
The event was hosted by the prominent Mangaluru-based business family of P.B. Abdul Hameed. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Ihthisam Ahmed Rafai, followed by entertainment, including musical performances and games for children and adults. The meet ended with a grand dinner.
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Mangaluru: Bajpe police arrests young man for alleged derogatory posts against police
Bajpe: Police have arrested a youth for allegedly posting derogatory and defamatory content against the Bajpe police on social media.
The arrested accused has been identified as Abhishek M. (23), a resident of Katipalla, Surathkal.
According to the police, Abhishek posted a photograph of Bajpe Nisarga Hotel on his Instagram account mr_a_titude_22, alleging that accused persons in a murder case under the jurisdiction of the Bajpe police station were being treated “like royalty” by the police and were being served beef meals from the hotel every day. In his post, he further accused the police of colluding with criminals and misusing their authority, stating that public trust in the police was being betrayed.
Following which, the Bajpe police registered a case and arrested the accused.
Police records reveal that Abhishek is already facing multiple criminal cases. A case of murder, attempt to murder, assault and robbery has been registered against him at the Surathkal police station. At the same time, a robbery case has also been registered at the Kaup police station.
After his arrest, Abhishek was handed over to the custody of the CEN police for further investigation. He was later produced before a court, police said.
