Our duty to save Mangaluru as a unique city in India: Dr. N Vinaya Hegde
Prominent figures from various communities, fields, get together for Iftar Party in Mangaluru
Mangaluru Bishop Dr. Peter Paul Saldanha, NITTE (Deemed to be University) Chancellor Dr. N Vinaya Hegde and Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) Chancellor Y Abdulla Kunhi on Saturday jointly organised a Iftar party here in the city wherein prominent figures from across sectors took part and shared message of peace, harmony and brotherhood among communities.
While addressing the event, Dr. Vinaya Hegde said Mangaluru holds significance over other cities in the country as it provides opportunities for people in various fields and sectors.
"We should not let people spread hate in the society", Dr. Hegde further added.
"No matter what people achieve, becoming a good Samaritan and a good human being is important. We need to promote peace and harmony in the society." Dr. Hegde further added.
Mangaluru Bishop Dr. Peter Paul Saldanha spoke about the significance of fasting in Christianity.
Yenepoya University's Abdulla Kunhi also addressed the event and spoke about importance of Quran, and teachings and values taught by Prophet in Islam.
Head of Chair in Islamic Studies and Research at the Yenepoya Deemed to be University Dr. Javed Jameel also addressed the event.
Several politicians , educationists, businessmen and community leaders were present during the event. Abdul Razak Anantadi compered the event.
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AIITA welcomes Karnataka’s ban on obscene songs in school events
Bhatkal: The Karnataka unit of the All India Ideal Teachers Association (AIITA) has welcomed the Karnataka government’s decision to strictly ban school children from dancing to obscene songs during educational and cultural programmes in government, aided, and private schools across the state.
AIITA Karnataka State President M. R. Manvi congratulated the government for taking what he termed an important step to preserve the sanctity of education.
“Such decisions to safeguard the dignity of school children and uphold the values of education are the need of the hour. This rule should not be limited to government schools alone but must be strictly implemented in all private educational institutions as well,” he said.
He further urged the government to address other concerns within school programmes.
“The government should not only prohibit obscene dances in the name of school anniversaries, but also ensure that plays and dialogues that incite religious hatred are avoided. Schools should be centres of harmony, not platforms for spreading hatred,” he added.
According to a recent circular issued by the Department of School Education and Literacy, obscene dances are adversely affecting the mental health and moral values of students.
In this regard, schools have been advised to use songs that promote nationalism, positive thinking, the greatness of Kannada culture, and value-based traditions instead of inappropriate content during programmes.
The circular also emphasises that students should be dressed in decent attire.
AIITA also backed the department’s warning that disciplinary action would be taken against head teachers if such guidelines are violated. The association has further demanded that district Deputy Directors of Public Instruction strictly monitor the implementation of these rules.
