Anjuman College in Bhatkal holds logo competition on theme “Save Food – Save Life”
Bhatkal: Anjuman Arts, Science and Commerce College organised a Logo Making Competition on March 5 as part of its Sustainability Awareness Initiative 2026.
The programme was held from 10 am to 1 pm in the college function hall and was organised by the Student Welfare Wing under the guidance of Principal Prof. Mohammed Yusuf Kola. The event was coordinated by Student Welfare Officer Prof. Mohammed Ganim, with support from Dr. D.S. Prabhu, NAAC Coordinator, as an IQAC initiative.
A total of 38 students forming 19 teams from the B.A., B.Sc. and B.Com. programmes participated in the competition. The theme of the event was “Save Food – Save Life”, aimed at creating awareness about food conservation and responsible consumption.
Participants were given one and a half hours to design logos using food grains such as rice, wheat and lentils. The organisers said the use of grains symbolised the importance of valuing food and reducing wastage. After completing their designs, the teams presented their logos to the judges and explained the ideas behind their concepts.
Separate arrangements were made for boys and girls to ensure smooth conduct of the event. The girls’ category was coordinated by Aysha Amal and Saniya Khalifa of B.A. final year, while Zuliqhar and Imran Faqqui of B.Com. final year coordinated the boys’ category.
The competition was evaluated by a panel comprising Dr. Fazlurrahman, Principal of Anjuman Institute of Technology and Management; Prof. Mohsin, Principal of Anjuman Institute of Management and Computer Applications; and Prof. Imran Manik of Anjuman Arts, Science and Commerce College.
Janab Faiyaz Kola, Secretary of the College Board, and Janab Sadullah Ruknuddin, Executive Member of Anjuman, were also present and encouraged the participants. Speakers at the event highlighted the importance of food conservation and urged students to adopt responsible consumption habits.
In the girls’ category, the first prize was awarded to Shabnas and Vinuta (B.Sc.), the second prize to Nida and Sajida (B.A.), and the third prize to Afiya Sheerin and Jyoti (B.Sc.). In the boys’ category, Ismail Ganim and Tousif Qazi (B.Com.) and Shuraim and Maveez (B.Com.) jointly won the first prize, while the second prize was awarded to Junaid Khan and Mohd. Gous (B.Sc./B.A.).
Principal Prof. Mohammed Yusuf Kola delivered the valedictory address, congratulating the winners and participants. He said such programmes help develop creativity, social awareness and a sense of responsibility among students.
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Chhattisgarh Vedanta power plant blast: Death toll rises to 20; sixteen workers undergoing treatment
Sakti (Chhattisgarh) (PTI): The death toll in a blast at the Vedanta power plant in Chhattisgarh's Sakti district has mounted to 20 with seven more workers succumbing to injuries, while 16 others are undergoing treatment at different hospitals, officials said on Wednesday.
The deceased include six labourers from West Bengal, five from Chhattisgarh, three each from Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh, two from Bihar, and one from Madhya Pradesh.
The opposition Congress has demanded registration of an FIR against the plant management and a judicial inquiry into the incident.
The explosion occurred on Tuesday afternoon in a steel tube carrying high-pressure steam from the boiler to the turbine at the Vedanta Ltd power plant located in Singhitarai village, leaving several workers with severe burn injuries.
According to officials, four workers died on the spot, while nine others succumbed to injuries soon after the incident.
Seven more workers have died in hospitals, raising the toll to 20, Sakti Collector Amrit Vikas Topno told PTI on Wednesday.
He said that a total of 36 workers were affected in the blast, and 20 of them died.
"Of the 16 injured workers, five are undergoing treatment in hospitals in Raipur, while 11 others are in hospitals of Raigarh, the neighbouring district of Sakti," he added.
Topno added that every possible effort was being made to provide the best medical treatment to the injured.
The deceased were identified, and their family members are being contacted. Arrangements have been made to transport the mortal remains to their native villages via ambulance following the postmortem examination and to provide immediate financial assistance, he said.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the families of each deceased worker and Rs 50,000 for those injured.
Vedanta Power has also announced a Rs 35 lakh compensation for the family of each deceased worker, along with employment support.
The company will also provide Rs 15 lakh to each injured person, ensure salary continuation until recovery, and offer counselling support, a statement from the plant management said.
The chief minister has ordered an inquiry by the Commissioner of the Bilaspur division, assuring strict action against the guilty.
He directed officials to ensure free and proper medical treatment for all injured and emphasised that no negligence in their care would be tolerated.
The district administration has also ordered a separate magisterial probe, while the company has initiated its own internal investigation.
Collector Topno has appointed the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Dabhra to conduct the magisterial inquiry.
The SDM has been asked to submit a report within 30 days covering key aspects, including the cause of the accident, whether it was due to technical or human error, and details of safety inspections carried out at the plant.
Meanwhile, the opposition Congress has demanded registration of an FIR against the plant management and a judicial inquiry into the incident.
State Congress communication wing head Sushil Anand Shukla on Wednesday alleged negligence on the plant management's part and accused the government of attempting to shield those responsible.
He also demanded compensation of Rs 1 crore for the families of the deceased and Rs 50 lakh for the injured.
The construction of a 1,200 MW coal-based thermal power project (two units of 600 MW each) in Singhitarai, originally owned by Athena Chhattisgarh Power Ltd, started in 2009, but remained stalled between 2016 and 2022.
Vedanta acquired the plant in 2022, after which a 600 MW unit was completed and commissioned in August last year, while the second unit is still under construction.
The deceased have been identified as Amrit Lal Patel, Thanda Ram Lahre, Udhab Singh Yadav, Rameshwar Mahilange, and Nadeem Ansari (all from Chhattisgarh); Susanta Jana, Sheikh Saifuddin, Manas Giri, Kailash Mahto, Shibnath Murmu, and Dipankar Singh (West Bengal), Tarun Kumar Ojha, Abdul Karim and Ashok Parhiya (Jharkhand), Raju Ram, Pappu Kumar and Brijesh Kumar (Uttar Pradesh), Aakib Khan and Ritesh Kumar (Bihar), and Chitranjan Dhulai of Madhya Pradesh, officials said.
