K'taka DyCM DK Shivakumar urges AP govt for high-level probe into Kurnool bus tragedy
Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has stated that the Karnataka government has urged the Andhra Pradesh government to conduct a high-level investigation into the tragic bus accident that occurred in Kurnool.
Speaking to the media in the premises of Vidhana Soudha today, Shivakumar described the incident as deeply unfortunate. “The bus accident in Kurnool is tragic. Recently, a similar mishap had taken place involving a Green Line bus traveling from Bengaluru to Hyderabad. At that time, our Raichur District Congress President had alerted the driver in time, saving around 20 medical students on board from serious harm. Though a few sustained minor injuries, the Andhra Pradesh police did not take necessary follow-up action. During my visit to Raichur, some people even showed me a video of that incident,” he said.
He added that despite the recent tragedy occurring in another state, Karnataka’s transport and home ministers would be instructed to take note of the issue. “Every state government must ensure precautionary measures to prevent such incidents,” he emphasized.
Calling attention to negligence in the case, Shivakumar asserted, “This is not a minor accident. The reasons behind it must be thoroughly investigated. We must ensure that such tragic incidents are not repeated.”
When asked about ongoing statements regarding leadership matters within the party, Shivakumar responded briefly, saying, “Discipline is our party’s priority. I will speak to those concerned internally; I have nothing further to say publicly on that issue.”
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Dr. Thumbay Moideen featured in Entrepreneur Middle East 100 NRI’s of the year
Dubai: Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder of Thumbay Group has been featured in this year's “The 100 NRIs by Entrepreneur Middle East.”
The annual feature recognises 100 prominent Non-Resident Indian entrepreneurs from diverse fields. Other notable names on the list include Zakariya Jokatte, Ashish Koshy, Deepak Babani, Pankaj Kundr, Faizal E. Kottikollon, Dr. Vivek Oberoi, and Prashant Goenka.
Dr. Thumbay Moideen, son of the late community leader B. Ahmed Haji Mohiudeen, is a prominent alumnus of St. Aloysius College, Mangaluru. He has earned widespread recognition in the UAE and beyond for his contributions to higher education and healthcare. He is also a recipient of the Karnataka State Rajyotsava Award 2025.
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In 1997, Dr. Moideen founded the Thumbay Group, a diversified international conglomerate that has expanded into health education, healthcare services, and medical research. In 1998, he became the first Indian invited by the rulers of Ajman to establish a medical college in the UAE, which has now grown into a university with its own network of hospitals, clinics, medical centers, and pharmacies across the country.
Dr. Moideen’s achievements have been recognised in respected publications, including Forbes Middle East and Arabian Business. He has also received an Honorary Fellowship from the International Medical Sciences Academy (IMSA) and an honorary doctorate from Amity University.
Today, Thumbay Group institutions cater to students and healthcare professionals from over 100 nationalities, contributing to workforce development and research-driven healthcare practices. Dr. Moideen is widely regarded as one of the most influential Non-Resident Indians in the Gulf, a respected voice from the Beary community, and a leading Muslim entrepreneur and educationist.
Over the past decades, he has steered Thumbay Group’s expansion into a multi-sector organisation focusing on academic medicine, research-led healthcare, and global education. His initiatives have created opportunities for thousands of healthcare professionals and students while strengthening healthcare delivery systems and academic collaboration across regions.
