Kumaraswamy sets August 1 deadline for release of farmers arrested

Hubballi, Jul 31: Former chief minister and state JD(S) president H?D?Kumaraswamy has set Monday (August 1) afternoon as the deadline for the government to release around 180 farmers who were arrested in Navalgund after a violence there, and to withdraw cases booked against them.

On his way to Yamanur, Alagawadi and Navalgund, where police beat up farmers, Kumaraswamy told mediapersons at the airport here that JD(S)?MLAs would visit the areas affected and take a decision about the future course of action.

Coming down heavily on the government, he said that the police should have taken action against only those miscreants who were responsible for violence, but they behaved like monsters and mercilessly beat up innocent people, including women and the elderly.

“The government is trying to create fear, to suppress the Mahadayi agitation. District incharge Minister Vinay Kulkarni is behaving like a rowdy. Let Home Minister G?Parameshwara meet the people affected. The senior police officer who ordered the lathi charge on farmers should be arrested. Senior ministers Kagodu Thimmappa and Ramesh Kumar should also look into the problem being faced by people in the rural areas of the region,” he said.

“BJP leaders have not responded to farmers' woes. The 17 MPs of BJP from the state should not behave like slaves of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but should pressure him to intervene to resolve the Mahadayi dispute,” the former chief minister said.

Kumaraswamy joined the protestors at Channamma Circle, along with MLC?Basavaraj Horatti, MLAs N?H?Konaraddi and A?S?Patil Nadahalli and expressed full support to the agitation.

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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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