Udupi: MET English Medium School, Udyavara, organised Sports Fest 2K25 with active participation from students, parents, grandparents and alumni, turning the campus into a hub of sporting activity.
The programme began with a welcome address by Dr. Junaida Sulthana, Academic Head. This was followed by the keynote address by Headmistress Savitha Acharya, who encouraged students to strive for excellence not only in academics but also in sports and other areas of life.
Former MLA and Karnataka Minister Pramod Madhavaraj attended the event as the chief guest. In his address, he stressed the importance of discipline and consistent effort, stating that commitment matters more than results. The presidential address was delivered by Hajji Abdul Jaleel, President of the Millath Education Trust, who spoke on the role of holistic education, moral values and physical fitness in shaping responsible citizens.
Other dignitaries present included M. A. Gafoor, Chairman of the Coastal Development Board; Abid Gadiyal, KAS, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Udupi; and Ravindra Nayak, Taluk Physical Education Officer. Trustees and guests in attendance included Sabih Kazi, Mohammed Iqbal, Fayaz, Iqbal Shamshuddin, Sameer Parkala, Shahnawaz, PTA President Dr Faisal and well-wisher Iqbal Manna.
In the competitions, Mercury House (Green House) won the House Championship Trophy. Mohammed Yasin and Aathmi were declared Senior Boys and Senior Girls champions respectively, while Rihan Ali and Ifra Ayesha emerged as Junior Boys and Junior Girls champions. Ilan Nawaz was named Best Alumni Athlete and Shabeena Palaukar received the Best Parent Athlete award.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Sukhalata, Physical Education Teacher.
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Kannur (Kerala) (PTI): Four members of a family were found dead in their home in Ramanthali in this north Kerala district on Monday night, police said here.
The bodies of a 38-year-old man, his 60-year-old mother, and his two children, aged five and two, were discovered around 8 pm, they said.
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Preliminary reports indicate the man and his mother were found hanging, while the young children were found on the floor.
The Payyanur police said they are investigating the case.
