“Only healthy lifestyle can prevent Cancer” Dr. Hasib A.G tells students on World Cancer Day
Dr. Hasib is Prof. and HOD of Radiation Oncology, Father Muller Medical College
Mangaluru: Indian Red Cross Society, along with Red Cross unit and Rangers and Rovers of St. Aloysius College Mangaluru organized an awareness program against Cancer, at Eric Mathias hall of St. Aloysius College here, to mark the ‘World Cancer Day’ on February 4, here.
Dr. Hasib A.G, Professor and HOD of Radiation Oncology, Father Muller Medical College, Mangaluru was the resource person of the event which was presided over by CA Shantaram Shetty, Chairman, Indian Red Cross Society, Dakshin Kannada District.
Rev. Dr. Praveen Martis S.J, Principal St. Aloysius College, Mangaluru, in his address to the students, advised the youth community to keep away from substances like tobacco and smoking which result in Cancer.
‘The students’ community today should understand the seriousness of this disease, it takes your lives, yet they indulge in activities like smoking and Gutka. We need to minimize the damage that is being done to humanity by cancer” said Dr. Praveen said.
He further lauded the efforts of organizations like Indian Red Cross Society and others in spreading awareness about the ‘critical disease’.
Dr. Hasib A.G, addressed the students and spoke in length about Cancer through a PowerPoint presentation, duly explaining different types of Cancers, symptoms and prevention.
“Cancer is one name, but it has several components, factors and stages. First up we should always be precautious in anything we do, and we shall take preventive measure for Cancer, if not we should always opt for screening regularly so that we can detect the Cancer at the earliest possible stage. The earlier it is detected, more the chances of survival” Dr. Hasib told students during his address.
CA Shantaram in his presidential address, urged all the students volunteers of Indian Red Cross Society to create awareness about Cancer among their friends and relatives in order to help them in preventing from being diagnosed with it.
“The lifestyle of people is one of the major reason for the spreading of Cancer, people eat junk food every day, it is our responsibility to go up to such people in our circle and try and stop them from doing so. We should promote healthy lifestyles and food habits” he added while thanking St. Aloysius College for letting the organization organize World Cancer Day in its campus for three consecutive years now.
Earlier in the event, Prabhakar Sharma, KAS, Hon. Secretary IRCS welcomed the guest and students to the event.
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Christmas decorations vandalised by VHP activists at school in Nalbari; Tension in area
Nalbari: Tension prevailed in the Panigaon area of Nalbari district on December 24 after members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal allegedly entered the premises of St Mary’s School and vandalised materials prepared for Christmas celebrations.
According to local sources, activists of the VHP and Bajrang Dal entered the school campus ahead of Christmas and raised slogans inside the premises. It is alleged that Christmas-related decorations and materials kept within the school compound were damaged and set on fire.
Eyewitnesses said that members of the Bajrang Dal were the first to enter the campus, during which they allegedly raised slogans such as “Jai Shri Ram,” “Jai Hindu Rashtra,” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” and burnt items prepared for Christmas celebrations. The incident created panic among local residents and led to concerns over law and order in the area. No injuries have been reported so far.
The incident comes amid reports of similar acts in Nalbari town in recent days, where Christmas decorations displayed at several commercial establishments were allegedly set on fire.
Reacting to the incident, fact-checker Mohammed Zubair said on social media that VHP and Bajrang Dal activists entered St Mary’s School on Christmas Eve, raised slogans and destroyed Christmas decorations. His post drew attention to the incident and sparked wider discussion online.
Police have not yet issued an official statement on the incident. Further details are awaited.
On Christmas Eve, Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal goons entered St. Mary’s School in Panigaon, Nalbari, chanting slogans like “Jai Shri Ram” and “Jai Hindu Rashtra.” They destroyed and set fire to all Christmas decorations prepared at the school. pic.twitter.com/LQHV7FWUvz
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) December 24, 2025
