Mangalore: Eid-ul-Azha celebrated with devotion and fervor

November 7, 2011

Mangalore, November 7: “Allahu Akbar Allahu Akbar, La Ilaha Illallahu Wallahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar Walillahil Hamd” (Allah is Great. There is no God, but Allah, Allah is Great, Allah is Great. To Him belongs all Praise) - the chants resonated across the districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi, as Muslims celebrated Eid-ul-Azha or Bakrid with traditional fervor and gaiety on Monday.

Thousands of Muslims across the twin districts thronged the masjids early in the day and offered Eid Namaz and the Qateebs exhorted the believers to follow the ideals of Prophet Ibrahim (Alaihissalam), who decided to sacrifice his son Hazrath Ismail (Alahissalam) as ordained by Allah.

The focal event In Mangalore was the Eid Namaz and Qutba at the Eidgah Masjid in Light House Hill, where thousands of Muslims, wearing new cloths, descended on the historic site early in the morning amidst light showers.

The overcast conditions did not deter people from attending the prayers at the Eidgah Masjid, but many had to soak in the light drizzle as there was not cover on the periphery of the masjid. However, with the conditions improving with time, the Namazis did not have a tough time.

In the absence of Qazi Twaqa Ahmed Musliyar, who is away on Haj pilgrimage, the Imam and Khateeb of Zeenath Baksh Jumma Masjid, Maulana Abdul Wahid Faizi led the prayers and delivered Eid Qutba.

At the Masjidunnoor in Hampankatta, Eid namaz was offered under the leadership of Maulavi Abdul Azeez, who subsequently delivered Eid Qutba.

Recalling the supreme sacrifice of Hazrath Ibrahim (AS) and Hazrath Ismail (AS), he urged the believers to emulate their example and lead a pious and obedient life. “The one big message this festival gives to all Muslims is that Allah is great. He has blessed us with immeasurable bounties including vision, hearing ability and speech. Our very existence is thanks to the bounties of God. When Allah has given us such bounties, we should also follow his commands. We should stay away from indulging in practices which are against the will of Allah. There is no need to earn our livelihood through illicit means, when Allah is the one who takes care of our Rizq,” he said.

Expressing deep regret about the disunity prevailing among the Muslims, he urged the believers to raise above groupism. “Unfortunately there are divisions in the community on the basis of organizations, fiqh and language. But we should know that whoever believes in the basic doctrine of Kalima is a Muslim. So we should display unity and integrity by breaking the barriers,” he said.

Large number of Muslims, including children, attended Namaz and Qutba at other masjids in the town, including Taqwa Masjid, Pumpwell, Kudroli Jod Masjid, Bolar Jumma Masjid, Kandak Badriya Masjid, Bengre Anas Masjid, Jeppu Badriya Jumma Masjid, Kandatpally, Nadupalli, and Moidin Masjid Kudroli.

At Kachi Masjid in Bunder, Maulavi Mohammed Ali led the Namaz and delivered Eid Qutbah. In Thokkottu Masjidul Huda, Mohammed Kunhi Maulavi led the prayer and delivered Qutba in Kannada.

At Masjudul Huda in Uppinangady, S.M. Basheer Maulavi, Kuwait, led the Eid Namaz and delivered Qutba in Malayalam.

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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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