Mangaluru/ Mumbai: 10-year old Ismail Nameer Ruknuddin, a student of Mangaluru has secured third place at the 24th Asian/International WFSKO Open Karate Championship organized by World Funakoshi Shotokan Jarate Organisation between Feb 9-10 in Mumbai.

Nameer, who originally hails from coastal town Bhatkal, stays with his parents in Mangaluru and is a grade III student at Darul Ayman School, here.

He is the son of Nisar Ahmed Ruknuddin of Bhatkal, who has been living with his family in Mangaluru for last few years

Early into his school days, Nameer developed interest in Karate, and was duly trained at his school.

In the run up to the International tournament, Nameer Participated and emerged triumphant at state level and National level tournaments both of which were held at Moodbidri of Dakshin Kannada district.

The international level tournament that was held at Priyadarshini Sports Complex, P. K road Mulund, Mumbai, Nameer participated in the age category of 8-10 years and stood third in the competition on Sunday (Feb 10) afternoon.

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Belagavi: Speaker U.T. Khader on Friday warned that members who disrupt Assembly proceedings by talking in their seats during debates will be made to sit in the House for an entire day as a disciplinary measure.

The warning came after the Question Hour, when Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad was permitted to initiate a discussion on the development of North Karnataka.

At this point, expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal objected, stating that he had been seeking a debate for the past three days but had not been given an opportunity.

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Responding to the objection, Speaker Khader said Bellad had already been granted permission and assured Yatnal that he would be allowed to speak at the next opportunity. He noted that even as a serious discussion was underway, several MLAs were speaking among themselves with their microphones on, disrupting the proceedings.

Expressing displeasure over the conduct of members, Khader likened the situation to football, where players receive red, yellow, or white cards for violations. Similarly, he said, the Assembly issues warning cards to members who disturb the House. If they fail to correct themselves despite repeated warnings, they would be required to remain seated in the Assembly hall for a full day as punishment, he stated.