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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Pakistan reports two more polio cases; Total tally now 52
ISLAMABAD: At least two more cases of poliovirus were reported in Pakistan, taking the number of infections to 52 so far this year, a report said on Friday.
“The Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health has confirmed the detection of two more wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) cases in Pakistan," an official statement said.
The fresh infections — a boy and a girl — were reported from the Dera Ismail Khan district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province.
“Genetic sequencing of the samples collected from the children is underway," the statement read. Dera Ismail Khan, one of the seven polio-endemic districts of southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, has reported five polio cases so far this year.
Of the 52 cases in the country this year, 24 are from Balochistan, 13 from Sindh, 13 from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and one each from Punjab and Islamabad.
There is no cure for polio. Only multiple doses of the oral polio vaccine and completion of the routine vaccination schedule for all children under the age of five can keep them protected.
