Wrestling competition sees participants from 25 districts

December 1, 2012

Mangalore, December 1: Dakshina Kannada District Pre University Board (DKDPUB) and Shree Gokarnanatheshwara College (SGC), Gandhinagar, jointly organised a two-day state-level wrestling competition in the city in the premises of the college, which commenced on Saturday.

Over 220 students in teams from 25 districts across the state have participated in the competition, which saw enthusiastic students literally wrestle with each other for the winning titles.

The state-level competition was inaugurated on Saturday by president of Shree Venkatesha Shivabhakthi Yoga Sangha, Gandhinagar, and member of SGC management committee B Devadas.

Deputy Speaker of State Legislative Assembly N Yogish Bhat presided over the inaugural programme.

Deputy Mayor Amithakala, secretary of Shree Venkatesha Shivabhakthi Yoga Sangha Vasanth Karandoor, managing committee member of the college Dr B G Suvarna, principal of the college Dr B Gangadhar,President of Dakshina Kannada Principals' Association Jagjeevan Das Bhandary, Deputy Director of DKDPUB K R Thimmaiah, Premanath Shetty and Sandeep S Rao were present on the occasion.

Shree Venkatesha Shivabhakthi Yoga Sangha is a charitable trust which manages the administration of Shree Gokarnanatheshwara College.

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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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