Nawayath Football League (NFL) kicks off in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: In a bid to promote local football talent and provide a platform for young players and working individuals, the Nawayath Football League (NFL) was inaugurated in Mangaluru. Organized by students from Bhatkal Muslim Jamat Hostel, the tournament is exclusively tailored for the residents of Bhatkal and surrounding towns.
Taking place at the Futsal Dugout in Pandeshwar, Mangaluru, the NFL has attracted participation from eight teams, each vying for the championship title. The event received significant support from sponsors, with Arshad Mohtisham, the Managing Director of Mohtisham Builders, leading as the title sponsor. Dr. Ezzuddin Aatif and businessman Imtiyaz Damda have also lent their support as major sponsors.
At the inaugural ceremony, Muavia Mohtesham, the General Secretary of Uttara Kannada District Football Association, highlighted the diverse career opportunities within the football arena. He expressed his delight at the growing interest in football among the local community, noting the potential for players and aspiring support staff alike.
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President Murmu pays homage to bravehearts who lost lives in Mumbai terror attack
New Delhi (PTI): President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday paid homage to the bravehearts who lost their lives in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack and said India remained firmly committed to defeating terrorism in all its forms.
Ten Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists from Pakistan arrived by sea on November 26, 2008, and killed 166 people, including 18 security personnel, during a 60-hour siege in Mumbai.
"On the anniversary of the cowardly terror attacks in Mumbai on 26th November, 2008, I join the entire nation in paying homage to the bravehearts who lost their lives and expressing solidarity with their families," Murmu said in a post on X.
"A grateful nation salutes its valiant security personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting our people. It is also the day to reiterate that India remains firmly committed to defeating terrorism in all its forms," the president added.
