Kallapu: A prize distribution programme organised by the Madrasa Association at Unity Hall, Kallapu, brought together over 200 students from 30 madrasas, celebrating their achievements in a competition held on 19th January 2025 at Bolar Islamic Centre, Mangaluru.

The event featured addresses from prominent personalities who focused on moral and educational development. Chief guest Maulana Yahya Tangal Madani emphasised character building and moral upliftment. Mohammed Farhan Nadwi, in his inaugural speech, outlined the association's mission to promote Quran recitation and moral excellence.

Representing the Karnataka Salafi Association’s Madrasa Wing (KSEB), Ejaz Swalahi highlighted the need for such initiatives to ensure students' holistic growth. Maulana Nizamuddin, Chief of the Deeniyat Mangaluru Unit, underscored the importance of implementing Quranic teachings in daily life.

Saeed Ismail from Jamat-e-Islami’s Educational Council stressed nurturing respect in children, while Mohammed Haneef Bolanthoor, President of SKSM’s Madrasa Wing SEB, focused on the role of effective parenting.

Maulana Shuaib Husaini Nadwi, Head of Value Education at Hira Institution, discussed how Quranic values could lead to prosperity. In his presidential address, Maulana Saalim Nadwi, Principal of Iqra Arabic School, stressed the importance of unity and progress through the Quran.

Dignitaries on stage included Brother Maroof from Alqalam Institutions, P.B. Abdul Hameed, Vice President of Bolar Islamic Centre, and Faizal Natekal, owner of Unity Hall.

The programme successfully emphasised the importance of tajweed in quran recitation and moral development of every individual.

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Belthangady: A case has been registered at Dharmasthala police station against Girish Mattannavar over a complaint regarding alleged defamatory posts on social media against Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade, Dharmadhikari of Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala.

The complaint was filed by Subrahmanya Prasad, a resident of Dharmasthala.

The complainant stated that Mattannavar posted content on Instagram making allegations against Dr. Heggade and allegedly affecting his reputation.

Based on the complaint, a case was registered under Section 353(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which is related to spreading false information, rumours, or alarming news, on April 18, and the investigation is in progress.

Following information about Mattannavar’s appearance at the SIT office on May 7, a police officer from Dharmasthala police station issued a notice directing him to appear at the station within a week.