Bhatkal: Condolence book honouring Dr. Syed Khalilur Rahman released at Rabita Awards Ceremony
Bhatkal, July 24: During the second session of the Rabita Educational Excellence Awards 2025, a special tribute was paid to the late Dr. S.M. Syed Khalilur Rahman, a respected NRI businessman and one of the key visionaries behind the Bhatkal Muslim Khaleej Council (Rabita Society). A compilation book of condolence and tribute letters received following his demise was formally released at the event by BMKC.
Karnataka Minister and Bhatkal MLA Mankal Vaidya unveiled the book in the presence of several prominent dignitaries and community leaders. Among those present on the occasion were the recently appointed Superintendent of Police for Uttara Kannada, Deepan M.N., and senior members of leading local organisations.
The release of the book served as a gesture of remembrance for Dr. Khalilur Rahman, who was widely recognised for his contributions to educational and social development in the region. As a longtime resident of the Gulf, he played a key role in mobilising the diaspora for the betterment of Bhatkal. His leadership and foresight helped shape Rabita Society into a strong institution committed to educational empowerment.
Over the years, he became known not only for his business acumen abroad but also for his consistent service to the community back home. His efforts laid the foundation for platforms like the Rabita Educational Excellence Awards, which continue to recognise academic achievement among the youth of Bhatkal and surrounding areas.
The ceremony was attended by leading personalities, including Yunus Kazia, President of Anjuman Hami-e-Muslimeen Bhatkal; Inayatullah Shabandri, President of Majlis-e-Islah wa Tanzeem Bhatkal; Farooq Musba, President of BMKC; Aftab Kola, President of Indian Nawayath Forum; Ateequr Rahman Muniri, General Secretary of BMKC; Qamar Sada, a fellow NRI businessman; Altaf Kharuri, President of Bhatkal Town Municipal Council; and other key community representatives.
The second session of the Rabita Awards also saw the continuation of the student felicitation programme, as meritorious students from various academic streams were recognised for their achievements.
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Karnataka BJP MLA caught taking Rs 5 lakh bribe remanded to judicial custody
Bengaluru (PTI): BJP MLA Dr Chandru Lamani, caught allegedly accepting a Rs 5 lakh bribe from a contractor, has been remanded to judicial custody until March 3.
The Shirahatti MLA, a doctor, was brought from Gadag to Bengaluru on Saturday night and produced before a Special Court for Public Representatives, sources said.
The court remanded him to custody until March 3.
The MLA was caught in a Lokayukta trap following a complaint by Vijay Pujar, a Class-1 contractor from Chinchali in Gadag district.
Lokayukta officials said the alleged bribe was linked to Minor Irrigation Department works, including the construction of retaining walls along a road. The accused had demanded Rs 11 lakh from the complainant to execute the project, and Rs 5 lakh was accepted during the trap.
Along with Lamani, his personal assistants, Manjunath Valmiki and Guru Naik, were also arrested in connection with the case.
