Kodi Beary's Group of Education Institutes Chairman Haji Master Mahamood is no more
Udupi: Haji Master Mahamood (76), chairman of Beary's Group of Education Institutes of Kundapur, passed away at Manipal Hospital on Saturday morning.
He was the eldest son of Haji Mohideen Beary and Bibi Fatima couple. He led the education institution founded in 1906 by his grandfather, Sofi Saheb, in Kodi. With a great ambition to provide education to the people in and around Kodi, Beary's Group of Education Institutes was established, and Haji Master Mahamood lead the Institute for 39 years.
He started an Anganwadi Center at his home and by his own expenses for 15 years. He later developed the educational institute from pre-school course to professional level course.
Recognizing his services in the field of education, the Udupi district administration conferred the district Rajyotsava award on him in 2014. Similarly, he was honored on children's day by the municipality. Besides, many organizations have honored him.
He is survived by four daughters and brothers, including Beary Group's Chairman Syed Mohammed Beary, and six sisters.
Sources in the family said that the funeral would be held at Kodi at 10 am on Sunday.
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Youth drowns in Durga falls in Karkala
Udupi (Karnataka), Nov 28: A 19-year-old boy drowned on Thursday while bathing in Durga falls near Karkala, police said.
According to police, a group of seven college students arrived at the falls and were taking bath.
In the afternoon, Joyal Dias slipped and fell into the deep gorge while trying to get into the water to take bath.
When Karkala rural police reached the location, they launched a search. After much effort, they were able to locate and retrieve the body.
Further investigation is on, police said.
