Spreading message of harmony is responsibility of everyone, not just one religion: Dr N Vinaya Hegde
NITTE University, Yenepoya University, Mangalore Diocese Bishop organise Iftaar get-together
Mangaluru: Nitte (Deemed to be University) and Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) hosted an Iftaar get-together on Friday at the Nitte University campus in Mangaluru to promote harmony among different religions. The event was attended by various dignitaries, including Dr. N Vinaya Hegde, Chancellor of Nitte University, Dr. Yenepoya Abdulla Kunhi, Chancellor of Yenepoya University, and Most Reverend Dr. Peter Paul Saldanha, Bishop of Mangalore Diocese.
Dr. Hegde emphasized that spreading the message of harmony is the responsibility of everyone, not just one religion. He also noted the importance of such events in promoting brotherhood in society.
“The Ullal-Deralakatte-Konaje region has progressed greatly in the field of education. Thousands of education aspirants from several countries are studying in institutions in the region,” said the Nitte University Chancellor and added, “The image of Mangaluru has been tainted due to certain undesired incidents. Organizing a program on university campuses is an attempt from our side to spread the important message of brotherhood in society.” He said.
Justice N Santhosh Hegde, former Lokayukta and retired judge of the Supreme Court, stated that fasting during Ramzan is not only good for the body but for society as a whole. He also emphasized the need to respect each other's religions and conduct more events like the Iftar party to promote unity.
"It is natural for each person to respect his or her religion the most, but none should develop an attitude of one’s religion is the greatest. The importance of conducting events like the Iftar party only rises, in an effort to subdue such differentiation in society." Justice Hegde said.
Most Reverend Dr. Peter Paul Saldanha highlighted the importance of brotherhood in every religion and how events like Iftar can help people understand and respect the sacrifice, tolerance, and self-control of Muslims during Ramzan fasting. "Ridding the world of hatred requires us to join together like this, in such programs, more often," the Bishop added.
“We are living in times where conflict and violence are on the rise. Muslims have a great social responsibility, under such circumstances. We need to spread the message of harmony by following the conventions of Islam,” Dr. Yenepoya Abdulla Kunhi said in his address.
Maulana Abdul Aziz Darimi added that the Iftar party was not just a ritual but an opportunity to help the mind and heart grow. Dr. Yenepoya Abdulla Kunhi also stressed the importance of hunger and how the Ramzan fast teaches people its value.
Vice-chancellor of Mangalore University Dr. BS Yadapadithaya, MLC Harish Kumar, former MLC Ivan D’Souza, Dr. Naveenchandra Bhandary, Dr. Shantharam Shetty, Dr. Akhtar Hussain, Dr. Amir Ali, Dr. UT Ifthikar Ali, Prof. Chinnappa Gowda, Dr. Yenepoya Farhad, Dr. Mohan Alva, Dr. Vishal Hegde, Dr. Twaheer, Dr. CP Habeeburrahman, Kanachur Monu, Abdul Nasir Luckystar, Ullal Dargah head BG Haneef Haji, former Mayor K Ashraf, Dr. Abdul Rashid Zaini Kamil, Aboobakar Siddiq Montugoli, Haji Ibrahim Kodijal, Haider Parthipady, Shashidhar Hegde, Ravindra Shetty Ulidottu, SM Rashid Haji, Mansoor Ahmed Azad, and Rohan Monteiro were among the dignitaries who attended the Iftar party.
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Karnataka School Edu Dept prohibits children from being made to dance to obscene songs
Bengaluru (PTI): The Karnataka School Education Department has issued a circular strictly prohibiting children from being made to dance to obscene songs in educational and cultural programmes.
It stated that such dances would negatively impact students' mental health and moral values. It will create indiscipline and harm the sanctity of education.
"All the Deputy Directors (Administration) of the state's School Education Department have been asked to take strict measures to prevent children or students from dancing to obscene songs in all government, aided and unaided schools in the state," the office of the commissioner of the School Education Department said in a recent circular.
"If it is found that children are being made to dance to obscene songs, appropriate action will be taken against the headmaster or management of such school," it added.
The department also listed certain measures in this regard, which include: strictly prohibiting children from being made to dance to obscene songs during educational and cultural programmes; selecting songs that are inspiring, positive, instilling national pride in children and reflecting the greatness, dignity, values, culture, and morality of the state.
Stating that the school headmaster and management are responsible for selecting songs and dances for cultural programmes, it said, they should also ensure that students wear decent clothes in dance or cultural programmes.
