Ceasefire of combing operations ends in Naxal hit area

September 23, 2012

Mangalore, September 23: The week-long ceasefire of combing operations announced by the State government to enable Maoists to surrender ended on Sunday evening. However, officials have confirmed that not a single Maoist was surrendered during ceasefire.

Deputy Commissioner N.S. Channappa Gowda, Commander of Anti-Naxal Force Alok Kumar and Superintendent of Police Abhishek Goyal said they had not yet received any information about surrender of Maoists.

Mr. Kumar said that the ceasefire was announced following feelers sent by suspected Maoists about their intention to surrender. Declining to reveal further details, Mr. Kumar said there were still hopes of surrender of some suspected Maoists by Sunday evening.

Mr. Kumar said the ANF personnel have been confined to their camps, following Chief Minister's announcement of ceasefire on September 15. Mr. Goyal told presspersons on Saturday that there were no combing operations in Dakshina Kannada district.

Some television channel reporters have received a statement from the Communist Party of India (Maoist) Karnataka State Committee. The statement dated September 8, said to have been issued by CPI (Maoist) spokesperson Gangadhar, condemned killing of Yellappa in a police encounter near Subrahmanya on September 5.

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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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