Mangaluru: The Shepherds' International Academy, celebrated its 4th Annual Day with great fervour on 22nd December 2022 at Town Hall in Mangalore with the theme “Illume -Be The Light”.

The stage was set up inline according to the theme. The Chief guests were escorted by the school cabinet head boy Master Ahsan Hassan and Principal Lubna Banu along with the band.

Principal of the PA First Grade College, Psychologist, Mind Trainer & Coach Dr. Surfraz J. Hasim was the Chief Guest. Chairman Ar. Mohammed Nissar, Gen. Secretary and trustee Mohammed Rizwan, Treasurer & Trustee Sajid A.K. and Trustees S.M. Farooq, Nazim AK, Naushad AK, Principal Lubna Banu and CAO Hasan Yusuf graced the occasion.

The formal programme MC was Ms. Rubina Sathar who addressed the gathering and began the programme. The school prayer was recited by Master Abdurrahman Asif Bolar & Miss Hafsah Bint Ameer. School anthem was sung by grade-4 students. The Chief guests, parents and well wishers were given a rousing welcome by Principal Ms. Lubna Banu. Prizes were given away to the students in the category of proficiency award, merit certificates for students scoring distinction in each subject, perfect attendance award and rising star award for students bringing accolades to the school, by the chief guest Dr. Surfraz J.Hasim, Chairman Ar Mohammed Nissar and the Principal Ms.Lubna Banu.

The school annual report was read by Ms. Sumyya Farheen the coordinator of SIA. The details of achievements, activities and academics were presented to the parents. Formal vote of thanks was given by Ms. Reshma K. Chief guest Dr. Surfraz J. Hasim appreciated the school activities and efforts. In his talk he reminded the parents to take special care in the upbringing of the children and also to be focused on positive thinking and positive mind set up towards education and practical life. Chairman Ar. Mohammed Nisar announced scholarship facility for the deserving student in memory of the SIA trustee late S.M. Basheer. He congratulated and thanked the staff and students for their dedication and passion towards the school.

Little stars Mehreen Mujeeb Shaikh and Ashil Ibrahim Irfan from Mont-3 were the MC for cultural programme by the Montessori students. Numa Mariam Moideen from Grade-4 and Abdulla Shawaiz from Grade-3 were the star MC for the cultural programme performed by the graders.

The talented students rocked the stage with their mesmerizing cultural events such as action songs, skits, nasheed and Karate skills. Under the guidance of Principal, the cultural programme was planned by the co-ordinator and programme convenor Ms. Sumayya Shaikh, Ms. Sameera Sharief & Ms. Sajida Fathima. Vote of thanks for the formal programme was given by Master Mohammed Marwan Faheem, he extended his gratitude to the Chief guest Dr. Surfraz J. Hasim, Chairman Ar. Mohammed Nissar, Managing director Dr. Nafeesa Shareen, Trustees, Principal, CAO Hasan Yusuf, parents, well wishers, Teachers, Non-teaching staff and the Students.

The programme was concluded with national anthem.


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Bengaluru: In a major crackdown on drug trafficking and illegal narcotics trade, Bengaluru City Police have arrested 16 accused persons and seized narcotic substances worth Rs 36.67 crore.

According to Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh, those arrested include four foreign nationals, eight persons from other states and four locals. Police said the network had interstate as well as international links.

Police recovered 9 kg 64 grams of MDMA, 5 kg 195 grams of hydro ganja, 19,755 LSD strips, 156 grams of heroin, 618 grams of charas, 332 grams of cocaine, 315 grams of drug-mixed gummies and 11 kg 470 grams of ganja from the accused.

The Commissioner said the action was carried out as part of a major anti-drug operation in the city. The network was busted with the support of the CCB Narcotics Control Squad and police stations of Bagaluru, Adugodi, Chikkajala, HSR Layout, Yeshwanthpur, Jalahalli and Jnanabharathi.

Cases were registered in CCB, East Division and West Division police stations based on specific intelligence received on different dates, following which raids were conducted.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused were procuring drugs at lower prices from foreign, interstate and local sources and selling them in Bengaluru at higher rates.

Police said college students and working professionals were among the main targets of the accused.