Newly elected legislators take oath as members of Karnataka Assembly

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December 22, 2019

Bengaluru, Dec 22: The newly elected members of the Karnataka Assembly took oath as the members of the house here on Sunday.

Karnataka Assembly Speaker Vishveshwar Hegde Kageri administered them the oath.

The two Congress members, who also got elected to the Assembly recently in the by-elections, remained absent. While 12 BJP MLAs and one independent were attended the house.

The members who were administered as the new members, are S T Somashekhar, Bhyrathi Basavaraj, K Gopalaiah, Ramesh Jarkiholi, Umesh Kumatalli, Shrimanth Patil, Anand Singh, Dr K Sudhakar, Narayana Gowda, Shivaram Hebbar, B C Patil, Arun Kumar (All from BJP) and Sharath Bachegowda (Ind).

Among the fifteen sitting members, who were disqualified by the Speaker, earlier, as many as 11 were re-elected to the Karnataka Assembly while former ministers M T B Nagaraj and H Vishwanath tested defeat in the bypolls held on December 5.

With the inclusion of 12 members in their fold, the strength of the ruling BJP in the house has risen to 117 and thus they attained the majority in the 224-member Karnataka Assembly.

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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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