Let’s continue tradition of harmony: Home Minister MB Patil
'Beary Mela' kicks off
Mangaluru, February 8: “In India which has unity in diversity, people of all communities like Hindu, Muslim, Christianity and others have harmonious life. Without falling prey to the words of any communal forces, people should strive hard to build harmonious Mangaluru, harmonious Karnataka and finally, the country and thus, continue the harmonious tradition in the country”, said Home Minister MB Patil.
Inaugurating a three-day ‘Beary Mela’, organized by the Bearys Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), at the town hall here on Friday, the Home Minister said that the Beary community which was lagging behind in all sectors including education, has improved in education, social and industrial sectors, because of their hard work. So, everyone should come forward to build a strong and harmonious society without paying heed to the plans of some vested interests, he said.
Based on the request of district minister UT Khader, the department would set up fire brigade station at Mudipu in Mangaluru Assembly Constituency, he announced.
Patil inaugurated the convention by pouring water to a plant, while district minister UT Khader released the souvenir, published by the BCCI.
BCCI president Haji SM Rasheed presided over the programme. MLC BM Farooq, mayor Bhaskar Moily, former minister Ramanath Rai, former MLA BA Moideen Bava, KS Muhammad Masood, JR Lobo, former Rajya Sabha Member B Ibrahim, Dakshina Kannada Wakf Committee president Kanachur Monu, Beary Academy president Karambar Muhammad, KCCI president PB Abdul Hameed, Trophical Group president K Khalid Bava, Iqbal Ahmed Bengaluru of Little Flower School , BCCI UAE Unit president SM Basheer, city corporation commissioner Muhammad Nazeer, corporator Abdurravoof, Abdul Razaq Kalandar of Mukka Sea Food , Coastal Group president Abdul Rasheed, Anvar Hussain of Blueline Foods, C Mohmood of Janata Food Industries, Delta Group president Syed Karnire, Beary Academy former president MB Abdurrehman, Muhammad Ali Uchil, Badruddin of Delta Ready Mix Concrete and Industries, Jamaate Islami Hind former president KM Sharief, UN Abdurrazaq of Fahad Fish Meal and Oil Company, Mansoor Ahmed of Bahrain, BCCI Chikmagaluru unit president Abdussattar, Hassan unit president Zakir, Muslim Education Institutions Federation president Muhammad Beary Edapadavu, JDS national executive committee member AA Hyder Partippadi, Hanief Haji Goltamojalu of Hidaya Foundation, Sullia town panchayat member Muhammad Mustafa, Beary Sports Promoters president Muhammad Hussain, information officer Khader Sha and others were present.
Exhibition stalls inaugurated
Yenepoya University vice chancellor Y Abdulla Kunhi inaugurated the exhibition stalls put up in the town hall premises in order to encourage the business and employment opportunities.
Achievers award
BA Group founder president Dr B Ahmed Mohiuddin was given BCCI lifetime achievement award, while Kannur university former vice chancellor Dr M Abdul Rehman was given BCCI Academic Excellence Award, KS Sheik Karnire was given BCCI NRI Business Excellence Award, AK Group of Companies founder president AK Ahmed was given BCCI Business Excellence Award on the occasion.
Eight-year-old Muhammad Faraz, who made a Guinness world record in Skating, was honoured on the occasion.
On February 9 at 4.30 pm to 7 pm, ‘Bearys Got talent’ talent search programme would be conducted. On February 10 from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm, an interaction with successful businessmen of the nation and abroad would be held. Cultural programmes will be held in the evening everyday.
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Christmas decorations vandalised by VHP activists at school in Nalbari; Tension in area
Nalbari: Tension prevailed in the Panigaon area of Nalbari district on December 24 after members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal allegedly entered the premises of St Mary’s School and vandalised materials prepared for Christmas celebrations.
According to local sources, activists of the VHP and Bajrang Dal entered the school campus ahead of Christmas and raised slogans inside the premises. It is alleged that Christmas-related decorations and materials kept within the school compound were damaged and set on fire.
Eyewitnesses said that members of the Bajrang Dal were the first to enter the campus, during which they allegedly raised slogans such as “Jai Shri Ram,” “Jai Hindu Rashtra,” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” and burnt items prepared for Christmas celebrations. The incident created panic among local residents and led to concerns over law and order in the area. No injuries have been reported so far.
The incident comes amid reports of similar acts in Nalbari town in recent days, where Christmas decorations displayed at several commercial establishments were allegedly set on fire.
Reacting to the incident, fact-checker Mohammed Zubair said on social media that VHP and Bajrang Dal activists entered St Mary’s School on Christmas Eve, raised slogans and destroyed Christmas decorations. His post drew attention to the incident and sparked wider discussion online.
Police have not yet issued an official statement on the incident. Further details are awaited.
On Christmas Eve, Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal goons entered St. Mary’s School in Panigaon, Nalbari, chanting slogans like “Jai Shri Ram” and “Jai Hindu Rashtra.” They destroyed and set fire to all Christmas decorations prepared at the school. pic.twitter.com/LQHV7FWUvz
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) December 24, 2025
