Social unrest rising due to segregation of people into ‘them’ and ‘us’: Mohammad Kunhi
Bhatkal: Neither should anyone in society be considered as an outsider nor should a religion be considered foreign, Sadbhavana Manch state secretary Mohammad Kunhi, has said.
“Division of the members of one society into ‘them’ and ‘us’ is leading to great unrest within the society,” Kunhi said, chairing a convention of the Sadbhavana Manch at Hotel Royal Oak on Bunder Road in Bhatkal on Thursday.
“A religion is always a means for people to develop themselves as human beings, for people to strengthen their beliefs. It is, therefore, incorrect to term a religion as foreign,” he stressed.
Manch president Sathish Kumar, who made the introductory speech, also welcomed the gathering. Secretary M R Manvi was the master of ceremony. The vote of thanks was proposed by the Jamaat-e-Islami Hind Bhatkal president Maulana Syed Zubair S M.
Honorary president of the Manch Maulana Munawwar Peshamam, vice-president Pascal Gomes, Tanzeem general secretary Abdul Raqib M J and Jamaat-e-Islami Hind district convener Muhammed Talha Siddibapa were present at the convention.
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Yenepoya University conducts autism awareness campaign in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: The Department of Occupational Therapy at Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) conducted a community-based Autism Awareness Campaign at Fiza Mall and Ullal Beach in the city.
The campaign was aimed at promoting awareness, inclusion, and early identification of autism, in line with the global theme, “Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value.”
The programme was led by Dr. Dhayanithi K and Dr. Ananya Jana as organising chairpersons, with Dr. Anas, Dr. Amanda S. Phillip, and Dr. Ansu V. David served as organising members.
Students of the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) programme participated in conducting the campaign.
The event included activities such as flash mobs, street plays, face painting, mehendi, and direct interaction with the public.
These activities focused on highlighting early signs of autism, the need for early intervention, and the importance of inclusion and acceptance of individuals with autism.
The campaign reached around 300 to 500 members of the public. It also provided students with practical exposure to community-based rehabilitation and public health education.
As part of the initiative, QR-based digital resources were introduced to help the public access reliable information on autism.
“Awareness is the first step towards inclusion, and early intervention can significantly improve outcomes,” the organising team said.
The department thanked the university for its support in organising the campaign. It also acknowledged the cooperation of the management of Fiza Mall and the Ullal Beach Police Department in facilitating the event.
