UNIWEF gives away Dr Iqbal, Moulana Azad awards

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October 22, 2012

Mangalore, October 22: City based Universal Welfare Forum (UNIWEF) honoured six meritorious students from financially backward families with 'Moulana Abul Kalam Azad' and 'Dr. Sir Allama Iqbal' awards in the city on Sunday.

Four students who scored well marks in PUC in the recently concluded academic year, namely Sirajuddin (Commerce), Mohammed Jazeer (Science), Shakira Banu (Arts) and Fathimatul Pakeeza (Arts), were honoured with “Dr Allama Iqbal Award”.

Mohammed Khaleel and Zohra, who obtained high percentage in SSLC, were conferred with “Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad Award”.

Both the awards consisted of a citation along with a cash prize of Rs 5,000 each.

Speaking on the occasion Dr Santhosh Shetty, vice principal of Karnataka Ayurveda Medical College, Mangalore, said that education played an important role in making people successful. It moulds and characterises people, he said, encouraging the awardees to excel in life and stand as an example to other economically-backward students.

Mohammed Iqbal, principal of Badriya High School, said that the aim, motives and goals of an organisation were far more important than the number of members in it. The fan following of an organisation should be drawn towards it by its goals, he said.

He advised the UNIWEF to face challenges with patience and determination. “Forces may hinder you from reaching your goals, plot against you or prevent you from being successful. But in spite of these, you should continue on your chosen path, he said.

Rafeeuddin Kudroli, founder president of UNIWEF, urged the youth to follow the footsteps ofAllama Iqbal and Maulana Azad.

U K Khalid, district president of UNIWEF, was present on the occasion.

Earlier in the day, a personality development and guidance camp was organised for students by the Forum.

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Major facelift for Mangaluru's sporting heart: Mangala Stadium set for 2-month closure to upgrade synthetic track

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Mangaluru, Dec 15: Educational institutions in Mangaluru that rely on the popular Mangala Stadium for their annual sports events are bracing for an inconvenience as the city's key sporting venue is set to close its gates for a significant upgrade. The stadium is expected to be unavailable for approximately two months starting from January 15, 2026.

The closure is necessitated by a proposed overhaul of the stadium's facilities, with a special focus on upgrading the synthetic track. Pradeep Dsouza, Assistant Director of the District of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES), Dakshina Kannada, confirmed the development.

"Experts have visited the stadium, conducted a thorough inspection, and have given the go-ahead for a complete makeover," Dsouza stated. "Funds have been allocated for the project, and we are currently awaiting the final green signal from state officials to commence the work. We anticipate that the work will likely begin in the second week of January. Consequently, we have stopped renting out the stadium to colleges and other organizations in preparation for the upgrade."

The timing presents a logistical challenge for colleges, as many schools have already concluded their sports meets.

"Colleges will now be organizing their events and will need to find alternative locations to host their sports meets," Dsouza added. He suggested a few potential venues, including the Dakshina Kannada police ground, University College grounds, Panambur grounds, Swaraj Maidan in Moodbidri, and the Mangalore University sports grounds in Konaje.

However, many institutions note that finding a comparable venue will be difficult. While the DK police ground and University College grounds are closer to the city center, they do not possess the extensive facilities and infrastructure offered by Mangala Stadium.

Dr. P Dayananda Pai - P Satisha Govt First Grade College, Carstreet, is one such institution dependent on the stadium. Principal Jayakar Bhandary expressed hope for a swift completion of the work. "We expect the work to be completed at the earliest. If not, we will be forced to look for other venues to host the sports day for our students," Bhandary said, highlighting the pressing need for the city's main sporting facility.

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