City kids experience forest life at CIL Jungle Survival Camp

May 29, 2013

Mangalore, May 29: It was a unique experience for kids from the city as they experienced the life amidst woods in the thick of the Western Ghats at the recently concluded Jungle Survival Camp organized by the Centre for Integrated Learning, a city based individual development organization.

The three-day camp was organized in view of providing an exposure to the children and youth on the life of villagers and tribal communities in the midst of the jungle and also to enable grooming themselves to adapt to any adverse condition. The participants of the CIL Jungle Survival Camp were drawn from different schools and colleges around the city who stayed in tribal hamlets of Asala Tribe near Balehonnur of Chikmagalur district.

The group of 26 left Mangalore to Kottigehara atop the Charmadi ghats and began their adventure. Activities during the three days of the camp comprised of road and jungle treks, interaction with locals to understand their culture and way of life, camp fire, self cooking among others. The villages which were visited included Manamboor and Trasmutt, while the participants had trekked through the Bhadra Abharayanya Forest Range and had a glimpse of Muthody Wild Life Sanctuary. Hudrebbi was yet another site of nature's bounty which left the participants dumbstruck.

The camp was supported by the Lions Club of Mangalore. Lions President Dr. Arvind Rao Kedige distributed the certificates to the participants during the valedictory ceremony held in Mangalore on Monday. Yoga Guru and Director of Yoga Kuteera, Kadri, Radhakrishna Shetty, Head of Department of Psychiatry at K S Hegde Medical College, Dr. Satish Rao and CIL Executive Director Sachitha Nandagopal were present at the valedictory session.

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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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