Trust pays tribute to Corporation Bank founder Haji Abdulla Saheb on death anniversary
Udupi: The Khan Bahadur Haji Abdulla Memorial Charitable Trust, Udupi, paid homage to the founder of Corporation Bank, Haji Abdulla Saheb, on his death anniversary on August 12, 2025, at the Heritage Coin Museum, Udupi.
Bagya Rajesh, a doctoral research scholar from Mysore University, who is researching “Gandhian Influence in Coastal Karnataka in India’s Independence Struggle”, spoke about the involvement of Haji Abdulla Saheb, who was the president of the reception committee during Mahatma Gandhi’s visit to Mangaluru, and the role he played in the freedom movement.
Eminent psychiatrist and president of the Trust, Dr. P. V. Bhandary, highlighted Haji Abdulla’s contributions towards the upliftment of society.
Raviraj H. P., president of the Udupi Taluk Kannada Sahitya Parishat, members Satish Kodavoor and Janardhan Kodavoor, former curator of the museum Krishnaiyya, present curator Jayprakash, journalist and anchor Avinash Kamath, along with trustees Siraj Ahmed and Yogesh Shet, were present on the occasion.
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Minor girl kidnapped and raped; main accused and two cafe owners held
Latur (PTI): A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped by an 18-year-old man in Latur, leading to the arrest of the main accused and owners of two cafes where the crime occurred on December 4, police said on Saturday.
Police traced the girl within hours of registering the complaint. The accused, identified as Rihan Gulab Shaikh, was arrested based on the girl's complaint. Two others are owners of two cafes where the crime occurred, police said.
Police registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, an official said.
