The Shepherd International Academy project takes off in Manglauru suburbs

Media Release
October 31, 2018

Mangaluru: The foundation laying ceremony of the Hikmah’s new eco-friendly campus, The Shepherd International Academy (SIA), was held at Arkula in Mangaluru on Monday, 29th October, in the presence of dignitaries and huge number of well wishers. The Academy is a unit of city-based Hikmah Educational Trust.

The chairman of the A K Group of Companies M Ahmed unveiled the new Campus name by pressing a digital button and prayers were made by the Ustaad Altaf Hussain Nadwi.

The chief guest Dr Abdul Qadeer, Chairman of the Shaheen Group of Institutions and Advisor of SIA, in his presidential address said that it is very much important that the educational institutions have to prepare an environment where students of all faith study together and promote peace, harmony and brotherhood among them irrespective of caste, creed, color, rich or poor so that they will come out as responsible citizens our great nation.

The chairman of the Hikmah Educational Trust Mohammed Nissar, in his PPT slide presentation emphasized that the upcoming new campus of SIA is an institution designed with top class infrastructure and modern educational and sports facilities to inspire the learning experiences of the students in an eco-friendly environment.  The institution is spread over in 3.72 acres of land and believes in balancing the conventional studies along with Spiritual and moral values which will help the students to become the responsible global citizens.

Ather Khan, CEO of Al-Asr Foundation, Bhopal, Dr Syed Habeeb, Author and International Leadership Coach and S M Basheer, President of the UAE Chapter of the Bearys Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in their address said that the SIA is striving for the Academic Excellency and inculcate the values like trust in God, patience, piety, Excellency, modesty and the skills among the students so that they become the generation of leaders in the future inspiring and motivating each other in the society to achieve the noble goals of life and hereafter.

P B Ibrahim, the Managing Director of PBI Constructions, K Mohan Amin, the proprietor of Vijayavahini Enterprises, Hasan Yusuf, the Chief Executive Officer of SIA were in the dais.

A K Niyaz, Managing Director of A.K. Group of Companies, Trustees of the SIA A K Shajid, S M Farooq, A K Naushad, A K Nazim and Mohammed Rizwan actively participated in the program.

Dignitaries and prominent citizens Haji S.M. Rasheed, Abdu Rauf Puthige, Abdul Razak, P S Haneef, Ahmed Saleem, Moideen Usman, S M Basha,  Dr Prashanth and  Anil among others graced the occasion.

The Management honored the Shepherds Service providers Earth Moving Contractor Mr. Kannur Badla Mohammed, Hitachi Operator Mr. Sudarshan and the Civil Engineer Mr Naveen for their excellent workmanship.

Montessori -3 students enthralled the audience with their wonderful rhyme performance.

Principal Asma Syed thanked the chief guest, guests of honor for their valuable time and participation. She also thanked the chairman, the trustees, huge number of well wishers, parents and the audience, teaching and non teaching staff including the students and the service providers for their valuable contributions.

Teachers Lubaina and Sajida Fatima compered the program. The SIA is a knowledge valley and indeed is a gift to our society and our glorious nation, stated a release issued by the Academy.

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NOOR
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Thursday, 1 Nov 2018

A good initiative... May Allah bless you and those behind it. I also want to remind all including Myself that we should work for the society not for fame but only for the sake of ALLAH alone.... Hope ALLAH accept our good deeds. 

 

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November 22,2025

Mangaluru: Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy C H has warned of strict action against individuals spreading rumours and attempting to create insecurity within the Muslim community and fuel hatred between Hindus and Muslims through social media.

Referring to a recent social media post alleging that police personnel had entered a masjid premises to check whether beef was being cooked, the commissioner said miscreants were attempting to push their communal agenda. 

“A group of people, both from Mangaluru and abroad, are trying hard to spread rumours. For the past 10 days, they have been attempting to rake up old issues, highlight routine matters as controversies, or fabricate news altogether,” he said.

He reiterated that any such attempts to disturb communal harmony would invite legal action. “Cases will be registered and the accused will be brought to book,” he stated.

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November 28,2025

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Mangaluru, Nov 28: Karnataka Health Minister and Dakshina Kannada district in-charge minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Friday handed over Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting the severe distress faced by farmers due to crashing crop prices.

PM Modi arrived at the Mangaluru International Airport en route to Udupi, where Gundu Rao welcomed him and submitted the letter. The chief minister’s message stressed that farmers are suffering heavy losses because maize and green gram are being bought far below the Minimum Support Price (MSP). The state urged the Centre to immediately begin procurement at MSP.

According to the letter, Karnataka has a bumper harvest this year—over 54.74 lakh metric tons of maize and 1.98 lakh metric tons of green gram—yet farmers are unable to secure fair prices. Against the MSP of ₹2,400/MT for maize and ₹8,768/MT for green gram, market rates have plunged to ₹1,600–₹1,800 and ₹5,400 respectively.

The chief minister has requested the Centre to:

• Direct NAFED, FCI and NCCF to start MSP procurement immediately.
• Ensure ethanol units purchase maize directly from farmers or FPOs.
• Increase Karnataka’s ethanol allocation, citing high production capacity.
• Stop maize imports, which have depressed domestic prices.
• Relax quality norms for green gram, allowing up to 10% discoloration due to rains.

The letter stresses that MSP is crucial for farmer dignity and income stability and calls for swift central intervention to prevent a deepening crisis.

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December 2,2025

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Udupi, Dec 2: A wave of regional pride is sweeping through Udupi district as Shagun S Verma Hegde, a talented Class 9 student from Christ King English Medium High School, Karkala, has been named the captain of the Indian National Team for the Under-15 Girls’ Volleyball Championship.

Shagun holds the unique distinction of being the sole player from Karnataka selected to represent the country in the prestigious international tournament. The championship, organized by the School Games Federation, is scheduled to take place in Shangluo, China, from December 3 to 13, where Shagun will lead the national squad.

A Remarkable Journey to the Top

Shagun’s selection is a testament to her dedication and exceptional skill on the court. Her journey included several rigorous rounds of selection:

•    She was the only player from Udupi district to qualify for the state-level selection camp.

•    Out of eight players from Karnataka who advanced to the national selection camp in Pune, Maharashtra, Shagun was the only one to secure a place in the final national squad.

•    The national camp saw participation from approximately 200 players, which was shortlisted to 23. Shagun not only made the final cut but was also ranked as the second-best player overall, solidifying her leadership role.

Shagun, who is the daughter of Sandesh Verma and Shruthiraj of Kallotte, Karkala, has trained under experienced coaches Santosh D’Souza, Jeevan D’Silva, Jairaj Poojary, and Ramesh. Her selection as the team captain has brought profound honour to her family, school, the Udupi district, and the entire state of Karnataka.

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