Mangaluru: We the People, Mangaluru Police, Roshni Nilaya jointly organize International Youth Day
Mangaluru: A large-scale awareness campaign aimed at combating drug abuse and promoting cyber safety was organized in Mangaluru to mark the United Nations International Youth Day. The event was a collaborative effort by We the People Trust, a newly established organization in the city, in partnership with the Mangaluru City Police, Mangalore City Corporation, and Roshni Nilaya School of Social Work.
We the People Trust was founded under the aegis of the ‘Yes We Can’ youth organization from Andhra Pradesh and the Alumni of King's College London in Hyderabad. The trust, which consists of academicians, senior officials, policy makers, retired officers, lawyers, and students, aims to serve the youth and women communities in South West India.
The event drew participation from about 100 students, police officers, and city municipal officials, who joined forces to raise awareness under the themes #SayNoToDrugs and #SayYesToCyberSafety. These themes were prominently showcased during a Walkathon and street demonstration held at Kankanady Junction, where participants formed a human circle and displayed placards to engage and educate the public.
"This is not the first time we have organized a project event of this scale," said Stephen Anurag P., the founder of We the People Trust. "Programs like these empower youth to take part in the Global Agenda 2030 and advocate for sustainable development, bringing together all stakeholders in society to fight against antisocial elements. We have a series of such projects planned across the state and neighboring regions."
A significant highlight of the event was the unveiling of a "Wall of Signatures" at Valencia Park, where participants and guests signed their names as a gesture of support for the cause.
Addressing the gathering, Assistant Commissioner of Police Geetha Kulkarni emphasized the importance of tackling modern challenges such as cybersecurity and drug control. "These issues affect not just students and youth but also employees and daily wage workers. With the support of organizations like We the People India, authorities can better address these challenges," she stated.
Other notable attendees included Dr. Manoj Babu, President of the Trust, Municipal Commissioner CL Anand, representatives from Roshni Nilaya School of Social Work, and several members of We the People Trust, including Sahil A. Khader, Amith Rohan D'Souza, Mohd Sufaid, Rosline Marry, Akhinesh A., and Siraj P.
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Snowfall blocks two key roads providing alternative connectivity to Kashmir
Rajouri/Jammu (PTI): Traffic on the Mughal and Sinthan Top roads, which provide alternate connectivity to Kashmir, was temporarily suspended on Sunday due to light to moderate snowfall in the high-altitude areas of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.
However, traffic on the 270-kilometre Jammu-Srinagar national highway -- the only all weather road linking Kashmir with the rest of the country -- was plying as usual despite intermittent rains that ended the over one-and-a-half months long dry spell, they said.
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The Mughal road, which connects the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri with south Kashmir's Shopian, was closed for traffic as a precautionary measure after more than three inches of snow was recorded at Peer Ki Gali on Sunday afternoon.
A group of three tea vendors are left stranded on the road and efforts are on to evacuate them to safety, officials said.
After they were trapped in the snow, the vendors made passionate appeals through video messages urging the authorities to rescue them. The Border Roads Organisation has taken up snow clearance work and is trying to reach the stranded persons, officials said.
The Sinthan Top road, which connects Kishtwar and Doda districts in Jammu with south Kashmir's Anantnag, was also closed after moderate snowfall in the higher reaches.
Both the mountainous roads usually remain closed for several months due to heavy snowfall during winter.
