Furniture industry goes up in flames; children evacuated from 3 schools

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February 1, 2016

Mangaluru, Feb 1: A furniture factory located in sensitive area at Konchady in Mangaluru was gutted in a fire accident on Monday.

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Three education institutions, wherein hundreds of students study, are located close to the ill-fated Bhagya Jyothi Industries and Emerald Decor Pvt Ltd, a company of furniture and interior designing.

As soon as the fire began to engulf the factory, the managements of Vidya Nursery School, Vidya Higher Primary School and Indira Gandhi Memorial School evacuated the children as part of precautionary measures.

Fire tenders were alerted and they rushed to the spot, but by then the fire had spread. Several fire tenders and rescue personnel battled the blaze for a few hours to douse the flames.

Police said the estimated loss was around Rs 15 lakh.

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Asif
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Tuesday, 2 Feb 2016

Al Hamdulillah!! Children are safe smiling & happy for the break

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December 16,2025

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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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