Children showcase their talent at Sneha annual day

January 8, 2012

Mangalore, January 8: Parents have a major role to play in moulding the character of their children and making them responsible citizens of the country, said Dr. C.P. Habeeb Rahman, Director, Unity Health Complex, Mangalore.

Speaking at the annual day function of the Sneha Kindergarten and Public School in Pakkaladka near here, Dr. Rahman urged the parents to understand their responsibility in ensuring a bright future for their children.

Dr. Tajuddin K., associate professor at Kasturba Medical College, said the parents should not deny their children of education. “Poverty should not become an excuse for not sending your children to schools,” he said and lauded the efforts of Human Welfare Trust, the promoters of the school, in imparting value-based education.

Corporator Bhaskar Chandra Shetty, former Corporator b. Vishwanath, Jamate Islami Hind Mangalore Unit president Sayeed Ismail were the guests.

K.M. Sharief, chairman of Shanti Educational Trust, presided over the function. The programme began with the recitation of holy Quran by Kumari Nusaiba. Kumari Deepika welcomed the gathering. Headmistress Kumari Nagaratna presented the annual report. Mamatha proposed a vote of thanks. Fazia compered the programme.

The function was followed by cultural and entertainment programmes from the schoolchildren.

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Mangaluru Tees Off Big: Golf Excellence Academy to Open at Pilikula

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February 1,2026

The coastal city of Mangaluru is gearing up for a major sporting milestone with the launch of a Golf Excellence Academy at the Pilikula Golf Club (PGC), scheduled to open on May 31. The initiative aims to position Mangaluru firmly on India’s national golfing map.

Speaking to reporters on Saturday during PGC’s first-ever floodlit Pro-Am tournament, club captain Manoj Kumar Shetty said the project is being funded by UAE-based philanthropist Michael D’Souza and is currently in the design phase. Experts from leading golf academies across the country are expected to visit Mangaluru to help shape the training programme and infrastructure.

The academy will train 20 young golfers at a time, with a long-term vision of producing national-level players from the region. Until now, PGC relied on an in-house coach, but the recent renovation of the course and the introduction of floodlights have opened new possibilities for expanding the sport.

Shetty said discussions are underway with two reputed coaching academies, whose heads are expected to visit PGC shortly. “A dormitory for trainers is already under construction. We are inviting academies to assess the facilities and suggest changes so we can build a truly world-class Golf Excellence Academy,” he said.

Professional golfer Aryan Roopa Anand noted that the floodlit course would be a game-changer for young players. “Students can now practise after school hours, even up to 8 or 9 pm, without compromising on academics,” he said.

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