Mangaluru: Former MLC Haji K S Muhammad Masood, who was recently re-elected as president of The Muslim Central Committee of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts, took charge at an official program held at the office of the Committee in Bunder, Mangaluru on Wednesday.

Vice presidents Haji C Mahmood and Haji Ibrahim Kodijal, general secretary Haji Mohammad Haneef, and treasurer Haji Musa Moideen also took charge on the occasion.

Masood, who was unanimously elected to the top post of the Committee recently, took oath from Yousuf Ali, principal of the Badriya PU College. He requested the support of all members to lead the Committee on the path of progress.

He added that committees would soon be formed at taluk-level.

Khatib Abdul Akram of the Central Juma Masjid made supplications and pointed out that not everyone gets the privilege of striving for the development of the Muslim community. “People who lead us should be committed and understand their responsibilities duly. The people of the community, who elect them, should also follow them duly,” he reminded.

He lauded the efforts of Haji Masood for his efforts for the development of the community.

Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.



Jaipur, Apr 6 (PTI): Barmer was the hottest place in Rajasthan on Sunday recording a maximum temperature of 45.6 degrees Celsius, 6.8 degrees above normal, the Jaipur Meteorological Center said.

Parts of Rajasthan witnessed scorching heat today. Jaisalmer recorded a high of 45.0 degrees Celsius, Chittorgarh 43.2 degrees, Jodhpur 43 degrees, Kota 42.4 degrees and Jalore 42 degrees.

Barmer saw a record breaking maximum temperature of 45.6 degrees in the first week of April. The highest temperature the city witnessed during this period was 45.2 degrees Celsius on April 3, 1998, a MeT department spokesperson said.

The heat wave prevailing in many parts of the state will intensify in the coming days, he said.

The temperature is likely to increase in the state by 3 to 4 degrees in the coming days. On Monday, the maximum temperature in some parts of southwestern Rajasthan is likely to settle around 44 to 45 degrees and 42 to 44 degrees in parts of eastern Rajasthan, he said.