Dubai: BWF hosts lectures, picnic to mark UAE National Day

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December 5, 2017

Dubai, Dec 5: Bearys Welfare Forum (BWF) - Abu Dhabi celebrated the 46th National Day of United Arab Emirates by organizing lectures and a fun-filled picnic at Zabeel Park, Dubai.

Comprised of Beary Muslim brethren hailing from the coastal belt of Karnataka, especially from Mangaluru and Udupi, BWF is known for its charitable and social activities.

The programme with the theme 'Spirit of the Union' began with recitation of holy Quran and was compered by Abdulla Madumoole, general secretary, BWF.

Muhammed Ali Uchil-President, BWF, welcomed the gathering. He recollected his fond memories as an NRI and expressed his love for UAE which provided jobs to hundreds of thousands of Indians cutting across religious lines.

A large number of NRIs including women and kids participated in the event and expressed their gratitude to the rulers of UAE, who put the country on a solid economic foundation and worked to ensure that all residents of UAE, irrespective of their caste, creed or color to gain from and prosper.

A surprise visit by U T Khader, Karnataka Minister for Food and Civil Supplies, added glitter and joy to the celebrations. He lauded BWF for its charity works and expression of gratitude for UAE by celebrating the National Day.

Abdulla Madumoole, Hamza Khader, Rafeeq Krishnapur,Mohamed Siddik Kaup, Imran Ahmed, Nawaj Uchil, Jaleel Gurupur, Mujeeb Uchil, Mohammed Kallapu, Raheed V K and Abdul Rauf conducted a variety of fun-filled activities for the young and old alike – such as various games, quiz and other entertaining programmes.

Siddik Uchil Hameed Gurupur, Rasheed Bijai, Nazeer Ubar, Abdul Majed, Basheer Bajpe, Hanif Ullal, coordinated the programme. Majeed Aathoor, Mohaideen Handel, Abdul saleem, Altaf, Abbobakker and BWF women’s wing members were instrumental in success of the programme, stated a release issued by the organizers.

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Bwf-super picnic,UT khader's presence is really nice.Keep the spirit

Nice program,expressing gratitude to the country we live in is a good thanks giving

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Mangaluru’s KPT becomes India’s first autonomous govt polytechnic

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January 23,2026

Mangaluru: The Karnataka Government Polytechnic (KPT), Mangaluru, has achieved autonomous status from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), becoming the first government polytechnic in the country to receive such recognition in its 78-year history. The status was granted by AICTE, New Delhi, and subsequently approved by the Karnataka Board of Technical Education in October last year.

Officials said the autonomy was conferred a few months ago. Until recently, AICTE extended autonomous status only to engineering colleges, excluding diploma institutions. However, with a renewed national focus on skill development, several government polytechnics across India have now been granted autonomy.

KPT, the second-largest polytechnic in Karnataka, was established in 1946 with four branches and has since expanded to offer eight diploma programmes, including computer science and polymer technology. The institution is spread across a 19-acre campus.

Ravindra M Keni, the first dean of the institution, told The Times of India that AICTE had proposed autonomous status for polytechnic institutions that are over 25 years old. “Many colleges applied. In the first round, 100 institutions were shortlisted, which was further narrowed down to 15 in the second round. We have already completed one semester after becoming an autonomous institution,” he said. He added that nearly 500 students are admitted annually across eight three-year diploma courses.

Explaining the factors that helped KPT secure autonomy, Keni said the institution has consistently recorded 100 per cent admissions and placements for its graduates. He also noted its strong performance in sports, with the college emerging champions for 12 consecutive years, along with active student participation in NCC and NSS activities.

Autonomous status allows KPT to design industry-oriented curricula, conduct examinations, prepare question papers, and manage academic documentation independently. The institution can also directly collaborate with industries and receive priority funding from AICTE or the Ministry of Education. While academic autonomy has been granted, financial control will continue to rest with the state government.

“There will be separate committees for examinations, question paper setting, boards of studies, and boards of examiners. The institution will now have the freedom to conduct admissions without government notifications and issue its own marks cards,” Keni said, adding that new academic initiatives would be planned after a year of functioning under the autonomous framework.

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