Bantwal: The preference given to education sector in the twin districts of the Karavali is commendable, said Haj and Minority Welfare Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan. He was speaking after inaugurating the Maulana Azad English Medium School that was established by the minority welfare department at Farangipet on Saturday.

“When the British-time school was about to close down, the Today Foundation chief Umar Farooq and other activists worked hard and due to which once again children can get the education in the government schools. I am grateful to all," he said.

Urban Development Minister UT Khader spoke during the occasion and congratulated all.

Mangaluru taluk panchayat president Mohammed Monu, ZP member Shahul Hameed, Pudu gram panchayat president Ramlan Maripalla, vice president Lidia Pinto, Bantwal taluk panchayat vice-president Abbas Ali, Farangipet masjid president Mohammad Bawa, secretary Yusuf Alankar, minority unit president NS Kareem, A. Khader, President of Hidaya Foundation Haneef Goltamajal, School Headmaster Shakuntala, President of the school development committee Nasir, Ismail KEL, Sevanjali head Krishna Kumar Poonja, Prakash Shetty, Grapam members Hashir Perrimar, Mohammad Monu, Iqbal Sujir, Riyaz Kumpanmajal, Santosh, Nettarekere, Zenath Kunjatkala, Bhaskar Rai Kunjatkal, Razia Farangipet , Husain M, Nazeer, Mumtaz Sujir, Rashida Banu, Sujatha Marippalla, Rehana Marippalla, Lawina D’Souza Kumpanamajal, Prakashchandra, and Zakir Abbas were present. Former ZP member Umar Farooq welcomed and briefed the activities of the organisation.  Abdul Haneef anchored.

Meantime, bags and books distributed.

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Thane: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has strongly criticised Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Arvind Sawant for his comment referring to Shaina NC as "imported maal." Shinde asserted that if Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray were alive, he "would have broken his mouth" for making such a remark. Calling Sawant's statement "unfortunate," Shinde condemned the disrespect toward women, saying, "Speaking ill of a woman is highly condemnable, and no amount of criticism is enough."

Shinde expressed that the women of Maharashtra would ensure Sawant faces consequences in the upcoming elections, highlighting that such remarks reveal the character of those making them. Following Shaina NC’s complaint, a case has been registered at Nagpada Police Station, listing charges related to defamation and outraging the modesty of a woman.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar also criticised Sawant’s remarks, affirming that derogatory comments against women have no place in society and contradict Maharashtra's values of respect and dignity.

In response, Sawant clarified that he did not directly mention Shaina’s name and claimed his remarks were misinterpreted. The Maharashtra Assembly elections are set for November 20, with vote counting on November 23.