Ajman, UAE: Prominent Bhatkali NRI and community leader Syed Khaleel SM, popularly known as CA Khaleel was felicitated in Dubai by Noor Sports Center, for his contributions towards community building and social service.
The felicitation ceremony was held on Sunday, March 20 in Ajman during the annual get together event of Noor Sports Center Dubai chapter.
Syed Khaleel SM is also the Chairman of Madhyama Communications Ltd., Mangalore and is known across Coastal Karnataka for his social services and contributions in the fields of Kannada, Konkani languages and their culture.
Along with Syed Khaleel, another Bhatkali social worker and community leader and patron of Noor Sports Center, Bhatkal, Damda Hassan Shabbar was also felicitated through video conferencing.
Several prominent NRIs and guests including noted businessman Qamar Sada, spoke on the occasion and lauded the services of Syed Khaleel SM, and Damda Hassan Shabbar.
Noor Sports Center Dubai Chapter's President Shahriar Khateeb, General Secretary Imran Khateeb, Bhatkal Muslim Jamaat Dubai President, Muiz Muallim, and others were present during the event.

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Bhatkal: Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly U. T. Khader visited Bhatkal in Uttara Kannada district on Saturday and attended a local cricket match being played as part of a tournament organised by the Cosmos Sports Centre of Bhatkal.
After attending a programme at Anjuman Hami-E-Muslimeen, Khader proceeded to the Bhatkal Taluka Stadium, where the tournament is underway. He was accompanied by office-bearers of the Cosmos Sports Centre and several local community leaders.
Those present during the visit included President of Majlis-e-Islah Wa Tanzeem and former JD(S) leader Inayathullah Shabandri, Vice President of Tanzeem Atiqur Rahman Muniri, General Secretary Abdul Raqeeb MJ, President of Cosmos Sports Centre Ismail Anjum, Managing Director of Mohtisham Complexes S. M. Arshad, former president of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation Imtiyaz Udyawar, among others.
Addressing players and organisers, Khader extended his best wishes to the participating teams and urged the players to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship. He said such tournaments help promote unity and brotherhood among the youth.
The cricket tournament began on November 21 and will conclude with the final match on December 21. It is being organised as part of the golden jubilee celebrations of the Cosmos Sports Centre.
Cosmos Sports Centre is one of the member clubs of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation and is known for its active role in promoting sports in the town. Apart from sporting activities, the centre is also involved in various social and community initiatives, including efforts to promote education among students.

