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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NEET student hangs self in Rajasthan's Sikar
Jaipur (PTI): A student preparing for the NEET examination allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself in a rented room in Rajasthan's Sikar on Friday, police said.
According to the police, the student allegedly hanged himself from a ceiling fan using his sister's scarf while one sister was attending coaching classes and the other was in the bathroom.
He had appeared in the NEET UG exam 2026, which was cancelled due to paper leak, they said.
Udyog Nagar SHO Rajesh Kumar said that the deceased, identified as Pradeep Meghwal, was a resident of Kanika ki Dhani village in Jhunjhunu's Gudha Gaudji area.
He had been living in a rented room in Sikar's Jaldhari Nagar area with his two sisters while preparing for NEET over the last three years.
His elder sister later found him hanging and informed the landlord and police after bringing him down, officials said.
The SHO said the body was kept at SK Hospital mortuary, and a postmortem had not been conducted.
The student's father, Rajesh Kumar Meghwal, told police that Pradeep's NEET examination had gone well and the family was expecting him to score around 650 marks.
Former Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot expressed grief over the incident and linked it to anxiety among students after reports of irregularities and paper leaks in NEET 2026.
Pilot said repeated paper leak incidents and cancellation of examinations were affecting students' mental health and demanded a time-bound investigation and strict action against those responsible.
