Bantwal, Oct 15: Former vice-chancellor of Kannur and Calicut universities, Prof M. Abdul Rahman released the logo of the decennial celebration of Melkar Women’s PU and Degree College on Monday, Oct.15.

S.M. Rasheed chairman of the institution, Trustees B. Abdul Azeez and Manzoor Ahemad, Principal Abdul Latheef, and Adviser Abdul Hameed were present on this occasion.

A unit of Mangalore Education Enhancement Trust, Melkar Women’s PU and Degree College was established in 2009. The college started its journey of education with 50 students. Arts, Commerce and Science subjects were initially offered to the students in the initial years. B.A and B.Com Under graduate courses were also offered.

The number of students have increased manifold times since and presently 550 students are gaining education in this institution.

As the college is celebrating its decennial year the administration has decided to organize a three day program in January. The celebration will begin on January 3, 2019 with the inauguration of decennial programme by hoisting the flag, a formal program and cultural programs will follow. The second day is dedicated to religious speeches.

On the third day a grand valedictory ceremony will be held during which prizes will be distributed to the winners of various competitions and academic achievers.

Academicians, Social elites and other dignitaries from various fields will be present during the program, stated a release issued by the college.

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Beirut: Lebanon’s has moved to underline its independent position in ongoing regional developments, amid attempts to link the country to the broader conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel.

President Joseph Aoun, while announcing the appointment of former US ambassador Simon Karam as Lebanon’s representative in talks with Israel, made it clear that Karam would be the sole representative for Lebanon and that there would be no substitute.

The move comes in response to what the Lebanese officials see as efforts by Iran to tie Lebanon’s situation to the wider regional conflict. Iran had indicated that there would be no ceasefire involving the US, Israel and Iran unless it also included a ceasefire in Lebanon.

Some groups, including Hezbollah and its supporters, had expressed support for linking the situations, citing concerns that the Lebanese government has limited leverage in negotiations with Israel. Lebanon is not formally a party to the conflict, and its army is considered weak.

However, others, including Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, have opposed this approach. They view Iran’s stance as an attempt to influence Lebanon’s internal affairs and see it as undermining the country’s sovereignty.

Officials backing the government’s position say the move is aimed at reaffirming Lebanon’s sovereignty and ensuring that decisions about peace and ceasefire within the country are not dictated externally.

They also see it as a safeguard, so that any breakdown in talks between the US, Israel and Iran does not automatically lead to renewed conflict in Lebanon.