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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Barber held for beating man to death over 'bidi' in east Delhi
New Delhi (PTI): A 32-year-old barber was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly beating a man to death following an altercation over a 'bidi' in east Delhi's Pandav Nagar area, police said.
A call regarding the incident that occurred near the bus stand road in Shashi Garden was received at 1.24 am, they said.
The victim was identified as Deepak (28), while the accused was Manoj, he added.
According to the police, during an argument, the accused picked up a wooden stick lying nearby and struck the victim repeatedly on the head. Multiple injuries and bruise marks were also found on the victim's forehead.
"Deepak was taken to Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital, but doctors declared him brought dead," an officer said.
An FIR has been registered and further investigation is underway, the officer added.
