Mangaluru: Shepherds' International Academy is set to mark a significant milestone in its journey with the grand opening ceremony of its new campus. The event will be held on Friday, 7th February 2025, at the academy's new location in Arkula, Mangalore, starting at 3:30 PM.

The grand opening will be attended by several prominent dignitaries, including Mr. U.T. Khader, Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly; Dr. Y Abdulla Kunhi, Chancellor of Yenepoya University; and Dr. Y. Bharath Shetty, Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. Other notable guests include Prof. Dr. U.T. Ifthikar, Chairman of NCAHP Karnataka; Mohammed Kunhi, Khateeb of Huda Masjid, Thokottu; Abdul Rahman, President of Jamia Masjid, Koppala; and Dr. Abdul Qadeer, Chairman of Shaheen Group of Institutions, Abdul Jaleel, President, Adyar Grama Panchayat, Ar. Mohammed Nissar Chairman, The Shepherds' Int'l Academy.

The ceremony will also see the presence of Mr. Inayath Ali, General Secretary of KPCC; Dr. Syed Habeeb, an international coach and author; and Moulana Tayyab Aini, Khateeb of Masjid ul Ehsaan.

In addition to the formal event, attendees can look forward to exciting activities like horse riding, archery, jumping balloon bouncer games, and more, all while enjoying delicious food and vibrant exhibitions. The event promises to be a fun-filled day for all, with free entry for everyone.

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Belagavi (Karnataka) (PTI): Two people were killed, and another was severely injured after a goods vehicle transporting poultry birds allegedly rammed into a stationary truck on a national highway in Belagavi in the early hours of Tuesday, police said.

The deceased have been identified as Wasim (28) and Mubarak (22), both natives of Shivamogga district, they said.

The driver of the vehicle, Basavaraj Eerappa Hanchinamani (37), suffered critical injuries and has been admitted to a hospital, police said.

According to police, the accident occurred when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, allegedly due to drowsiness, and crashed into a truck parked along the highway.

The goods vehicle was en route from Kolhapur to Sorab in Shivamogga district, carrying poultry. Several chickens were also killed in the impact, a senior police officer said.

Police personnel from the Hirebagewadi Police Station visited the spot and conducted an inspection.

Injured people and the bodies of the deceased were shifted to a hospital, police added.