Nov 14th is not a mere celebration day,rather it's a historic day to be recalled:Indian Social Forum
Al-Jubail, Nov 17: Indian Social Forum Karnataka Chapter Eastern Province and Lulu Hypermarket jointly Organized event “ART BEAT-2018” as part of Children’s Day celebration in Lulu Hypermarket, Al-Jubail.
140 kids participated in various activities like colouring competition, fancy dress, quiz etc. Habiba won first prize & Sheza fathima second prize in colouring competition in junior section, whereas Aliya Raheema won first prize & Nuha Nawaz second prize in senior section colouring competition. Umar Hamza won first prize and Sheza Fathima second prize in junior section fancy dress competition whereas in senior section Aliza Adil and Arsh won first & second prize respectively.
Main attraction of the event was the colourful fancy dress competition,where kids dressed up as famous personalities like Chacha Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Charlie Chaplin etc., also with social messages like SAVE EARTH,FOLLOW TRAFFIC SIGNALS Etc.
Indian International School Teachers Asha, Asiya & ISF Dammam Block President Shabeer joined the event as judges for kids program. Abdullah Al Hajri Security Manager of lulu Hypermarket, Indian Social Forum Karnataka State Secretary Mohammad Firoz and India Fraternity Forum Secretary Muhammad Sajid were the chief Guests of the presentation ceremony.
While delivering the Children's Day message Mohammad Firoz recalled Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru's achievements. He further stated that “Jawaharlal Nehru, the First Prime Minister of the nation, nurtured scholastic influence, love for children. He had a clear vision of what modern India should look like and with this realization, Pandit Nehru proposed, when provided adequate opportunity and guidance, the children of the country will show immense potential to contribute to society and humanity and also Islamic views indicates children as trust for the family and hence parents should ensure that the Children are brought up with a righteous manner”.
Indian Social Forum Udupi Block executive council Member Mr.Saleem hosted the event.
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Trekking without nature guide won't be allowed; Karnataka forest minister releases SOP
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre on Friday said that trekking will no longer be permitted on any approved trekking routes under the forest department, without a certified nature guide equipped with GPS-enabled walkie-talkies.
Speaking after releasing the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) formulated for the safety of trekkers, he said that there will be one local nature guide for every 10 trekkers. A maximum of 150 trekkers will be allowed per batch on any trekking route.
According to him, online registration for trekking is mandatory. Even if a single individual registers for a particular day, a guide will still be provided, and trekking without a guide will not be allowed.
He said the SOP was introduced following recent incidents, including a woman from Kerala who went missing for three days in the forests during a trek at Tadiandamol hill in Kodagu, and a minor girl who went missing and was later found dead near Manikyadhara in Chikkamagaluru, which is outside forest jurisdiction.
In a statement, the Khandre's office said that nature guides will be mandatorily equipped with GPS-enabled walkie-talkies on all trekking routes. "Additionally, a mobile app containing trekking route maps will be installed on trekkers' phones. This will help locate trekkers if they lose their way", it said.
As per the SOP, before the trek begins, trekkers will be briefed about the distance, duration, and local conditions.
"Instructions on how to respond if wildlife is encountered will also be provided. Loud devices, sharp metal objects, weapons, and campfires are strictly prohibited on trekking routes," it said.
The SOP further stated that separate toilets for men and women and drinking water facilities will be provided at base camps.
Directional arrow markings will guide trekkers along the route, and rest points will be created along the way, it said.
Citing the SOP, the statement said that nature guides must ensure that no trekker moves ahead of them or is left behind. Headcounts must be conducted at base camps and rest points.
"Guides must communicate with the base camp via walkie-talkie every 30 minutes. If there is no communication within an hour of the trek starting, base camp staff will contact the guide to confirm safety," it said.
The SOP states that minors must carry a consent letter from their parents or guardians, and senior citizens must provide a fitness certificate confirming their physical capability to undertake trekking. To be able to respond to unexpected health issues, trekkers and guides must carry a first aid kit.
However, flash photography, single-use plastics, and carry bags are prohibited and trekkers must bring back their waste and dispose of it only at base camps, as per SOP.
It further said that all trekking routes under the forest department will be integrated into the official website (https://aranyavihaara.karnataka.gov.in/) to enable advance booking of tickets.
