MEIF launches ‘Mission M Power’ as part of Silver Jubilee celebration
Mangaluru: The Muslim Educational Institutions’ Federation (MEIF) launched its new initiative, Mission M Power, along with a meet of beneficiary students and sponsors as part of its year-long Silver Jubilee celebration held at Yenepoya College, Kulur, on October 19.
The event began with a welcome note by MEIF President Moosabba P Beary, who introduced the organisation and highlighted its journey of promoting education and empowering the community over the past 25 years.
Inaugurating the programme, Dr. Y. Abdulla Kunhi, Chancellor of Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), congratulated MEIF for completing 25 years of dedicated service to the community and society at large. He said there are two kinds of people talkers and doers and that most fall into the first category. “MEIF belongs to the doers’ category,” he remarked, praising the Federation’s consistent efforts in transforming lives through education.
Umar Teekay, Hon. President of MEIF Central Unit, delivered the keynote address and spoke about the importance of empowering the community through education. He elaborated on MEIF’s vision and mission, emphasising the need for continued support to students from underprivileged backgrounds.
Syed Beary, Hon. Advisor of MEIF Central Unit, launched the Silver Jubilee logo and shared an inspiring message. He said endurance, steadfastness, perseverance, and fear of Allah are the true keys to success. “What matters is how you contribute to society after you achieve success,” he said. He urged youngsters to think beyond personal gains and take up social responsibilities. Expressing concern over the rise of drug abuse, he noted that the menace has now spread from colleges to schools and called upon MEIF-sponsored students to take the lead in fighting such issues. He also reminded them to always respect their parents and never hurt them.
Chief guest Dr. Ifthikar Ali Fareed, Chairman of the Allied and Healthcare Council of Karnataka, advised students to value the seats they receive through MEIF. He pointed out that the organisation works tirelessly behind the scenes with colleges to secure these opportunities. “Be role models for the colleges that supported you,” he said, urging students to stay away from drugs and to proudly speak about their institutions when they succeed in life.
The event also included the felicitation of M.A. Gafoor, Chairman of the Coastal Development Board, and T.M. Shahid Thekkil, Chairman of the Karnataka Minimum Wage Board Commission, for their support and contributions.
The programme concluded with an interaction session on formalising Mission M Power, where students and sponsors discussed the future roadmap of the initiative.
Riyaz Ahmed K.B., General Secretary of MEIF Central Unit, presented vote of thanks.
B.A. Iqbal, Convener of the Silver Jubilee Committee, coordinated the proceedings.
The event was attended by several esteemed sponsors and benefactors who have been closely associated with the mission of MEIF. Among those present were Abdulla Javeed, Director of Yenepoya P.U. College, Mangalore, and Mishria Javeed, Director of The Yenepoya School, Mangalore. Also in attendance were Salman Ahmed, Vice President of Presidency University, Bangalore and several heads of nursing and educational institutions, including and Dr. Irfan Ahmed of the Global Institute of Para-Medical Sciences, Shivamogga, were also present.
The gathering also included Dr. Ganapathi P. of Mangala Group of Institutions, Sayyid Umar Assaquaf of Manshar Group of Institutions among others.
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Pak police registers case against unidentified gunmen for opening fire on LeT co-founder
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Lahore (PTI): Pakistan's Punjab Police on Friday registered a case against unidentified gunmen for opening fire on Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) co-founder Amir Hamza, who suffered bullet injuries in the attack in Lahore.
On Thursday, two unidentified gunmen riding on a bike opened fire on the vehicle of the private TV channel 24NewsHD TV, owned by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, on Peco Road in Lahore near the TV channel's office.
In the attack, Hamza suffered bullet injuries.
"The FIR has been registered against unidentified gunmen, but it is sealed forthwith," a senior police officer told PTI.
He said the intelligence agencies have taken over this case from the police, and they are currently investigating the matter.
The channel's religious programme host Justice (retd.) Nazir Ahmed Ghazi and Hamza were in the vehicle when it was attacked. Hamza was shifted to a hospital for treatment.
Punjab police on Friday said that "upon receiving information about the incident, the SSP Operations immediately reached the scene and a high alert was imposed in the area. SSP Operations Tauqeer Naeem also met the affected individuals. Thankfully, all present in the vehicle remained safe during the firing."
It further said senior police officers of the Township and Chung, along with a heavy police contingent, were present at the scene.
"Police collected evidence from the site and initiated an investigation. Efforts to arrest the suspects are underway using CCTV footage and geo-fencing techniques. Search and sweep operations are being conducted at various locations, with scrutiny of suspicious individuals ongoing," police said.
It added that those involved in the incident will be traced and arrested soon.
The police sources said that Hamza has been shifted to his residence in Jauhar Town, Lahore, where police and agency personnel met him.
The leadership of the Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML), a political front of Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed's banned Jamat-ud-Dawah (JuD), including Hafiz Saeed's son Hafiz Talha Saeed, also called on him.
TV host retired Justice Ghazi, who remained unhurt in the attack, remained a legal counsel for Hafiz Saeed, they said.
The PMML has strongly condemned the attack on Hamza and demanded that those involved in the incident be arrested immediately.
Hamza is regarded as LeT's second most important leader after its chief Hafiz Saeed, who has been in Lahore's Kot Lakhpat Jail since 2019 after getting convicted for several years in terror financing cases.
Hamza has been designated as a terrorist by the US. In the past, he served as the head of LeT's "special campaigns" department.
In 2018, Hamza formed a fundraising group for the LeT following a ban on the JuD and Falah-e-Insaniat Foundation by the Pakistani government.
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