Swacch Mangaluru Abhiyan completes 34 weeks

January 10, 2016

Mangaluru, Jan 10: The Swacch Mangaluru Abhiyan being carried out by Ramakrishna Mission reached 34th week on January 10. This week the cleanliness drive was carried out at Kunjathbail and Marakada from 7.30 am to 10.30 am.

A small stage programme was organized in the Marakada Govt. School on the theme, “Swacch Kunjathbail for Swacch Mangaluru”. Swami JItakamanandaji, President, Ramakrishan Math, Mangaluru presided over the meeting and highlighted the significance of cleanliness and its awareness in the public. Local corporators, Sri Harinath & Mohammad jointly flagged off the 34th Swacch Mangaluru drive in the presence of Swamiji and other eminent men.

Sri K Radhakrishna, Former Principal, Govt. First Grade College, Car Street Smt. Tara Rao, Sri Vittaldas Prabhu, Students of SVS College, Bantwala under the leadership of SMt. Bharathi Bhat, Lecturer, volunteers from Nivedita Balaga, Students from GFGC, Car Street and other participated in the drive. Prof. Mahesh K B, Sri Satish Bhat, Sri Sujith Pratap, Dr Satish Rao, Sri Ramkumar Bekal, Sri Suresh Shetty, Sri Dilraj Alva and several other eminent persons were present. Students of Govt. School and Noble School at Marakada too took an active part in the Abhiyan. About 400 volunteers participated in the Abhiyan.

Volunteers under the leadership of Swami & Sri Vasanth Kumar Perla of AIR cleaned Kunjathbail busstand. Posters stuck on the walls of the bus shelters were removed and the walls were repainted giving a fresh new look.

The roads, foot paths and the road dividers in the area were thoroughly cleaned by the volunteers off the weeds. Compound walls were also cleaned.

Large vacant land in the premises of Marakada Governmegnt school was neglected for years together and the heavily grown weeds and long grass formed a nice shelter for serpents and other animals thus threatening the students of the school. On request from the school development board the area was fully cleared and cleaned using grass cutting machine, JCB and tipper.

Volunteers distributed handbills on Swacch Mangaluru Abhiyan to about 1000 households to generate awareness among the localites in the area. MRPL, Principal Patron of the event sponsored the drive.

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Good work!!!.Once in a year it should be done.Schools should have a seminar and workshop on cleanliness,hygiene.Public trash bin should be placed near schools .

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SMR Public School’s ‘EXCELLENTIA’ highlights academic excellence and holistic growth

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December 16,2025

Melkar (Bantwal): The 9th Annual Day celebration of SMR Public School, titled “EXCELLENTIA”, was held on December 15 with great enthusiasm and dignity, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s journey towards academic excellence and holistic development.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. U. T. Iftikar Ali. The chief guests were Dr. Akhtar Hussain, Mr. P. Moosabba Beary, Mr. Zakaria Jokattre, and Dr. T. M. Abdul Rahuf—whose inspiring addresses motivated the students and appreciated the school’s contributions to education.

Mr. Abdul Nasir, Mr. Ibrahim Gadiyar, Mr. Razak Golthamajal, Mr. Sali Koya, Mr. Arshad Hussain, Mr. Ismail Balanoor, Mr. Feroz Bawa, Mr. Sahul Hameed, Mr. Abubakkar, Mr. Hameed K. Mani, Mr. Abdul Majeed (Principal, Melkar Women’s College), and Mr. Abdul Lathief (Former Principal, Melkar Women’s College) were the guests of honour.

The Annual Report was presented by the Headmistress, Ms. Fathimathul Zaheera, highlighting the school’s achievements and progress during the academic year. The Presidential Address was delivered by the Chairman of SMR Public School, Dr. Haji S. M. Rasheed, who emphasised the vital role of education in shaping students’ futures and stressed the importance of discipline, dedication, and consistent effort in achieving 100 per cent academic results.

Secretary of SMR Public School, Mr. Rifath Ahmed, and PTA President, Mr. Sandeep Kumar, were also present on the occasion.

The Annual Day celebration showcased the collective efforts of students and teachers and reaffirmed the school’s commitment to quality education and all-round development. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all dignitaries, parents, and well-wishers for their support. The 9th Annual Day—EXCELLENTIA—was a memorable and successful event, leaving a lasting impression on everyone present.

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