Mangaluru: While many celebrated Independence Day in unique ways, AIPIF (The Message of Humanity Forum-Mangaluru), Blood Donors Mangaluru, and Jamiyathul Falah Mangaluru Taluk Unit marked the occasion by organizing a blood donation camp at Jamiyathul Falah Hall, Kankanady, Mangaluru. The event aimed to raise awareness about the spirit of sacrifice by encouraging blood donation.
The inauguration ceremony took place at Iqra Arabic School, Mangaluru, where the opening was symbolically marked by watering plants, conveying the message of being like beneficial trees, offering service to all, irrespective of religion, region, caste, creed, or any other differences.
Distinguished political and social figures such as Padmaraj R of the Congress, Haji Ibrahim Kodijal and Haji Haneej of the Muslim Central Committee, A Nasir Luckystar, President of the DK Waqf, A Majeed Sitara, and the Principal of Iqra Arabic School were present. They praised the initiative and emphasized its importance.
A joint program organized by Message of Humanity Forum, Mangaluru, Jamiatul Falah Mangaluru Taluk Unit, and Blood Donors Mangaluru, was a resounding success. The organizers, including:
Maulana Saalim Nadwi.
Maulana Dawood Nadwi.
Mohammed Farhan Nadwi.
All Members of Message of Humanity Forum. Shahul Hameed KK, President of DK and Udupi District, Jamiyathul Falah.
Hajee A Gafoor, General Secretary, Jamiyathul Falah. Hajee Mohammed Bappalige, President, Jamiatul Falah Mangaluru Taluk Unit. Siddik Manjeshwar and his team from Blood Donors Mangaluru
extend their heartfelt gratitude to all the blood donors, supporters, and volunteers who contributed to the event's success. We are pleased to report that nearly 70 units of blood were collected, with contributions from both male and female donors.





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Lakhimpur Kheri (UP) (PTI): Ten people were killed when a van collided head-on with a truck on the Sisaiya-Lakhimpur national highway on Monday, police said.
The van was going to Sisaiya from Lakhimpur when the accident took place between Unchgaon and Bharehta villages.
Circle Officer of Dhaurahra, Shamsher Bahadur Singh, said all nine passengers travelling in the van and the driver were killed.
District Magistrate of Lakhimpur Kheri Anjani Kumar Singh told reporters that the van collided with a truck coming from the opposite direction, leading to nine casualties on the spot, while one succumbed to injuries at the district hospital.
Circle Officer, Dhaurahra, Shamsher Bahadur Singh told PTI, "Efforts are on to establish the identity of other deceased persons."
The seven of the deceased have been identified as Jaideep Singh (25), Pawan (23), Sohan (21), Ram Goyal (42), Sahajram (35), Pappu (18), all residents of Bahraich district and Adnan Khan (15), a resident of Lakhimpur Kheri district, police said.
Condoling the loss of lives in the accident, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in a post on X, said, "The loss of life in the unfortunate road accident in Lakhimpur Kheri district is deeply distressing and heart-wrenching. My condolences are with the bereaved families."
"I have directed the local administration to provide prompt and adequate assistance to the injured and the victims. I pray to Lord Shri Ram to grant the departed souls a place at His divine feet and to bestow a speedy recovery upon the injured," Adityanath said on X.
Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak too condoled the loss of lives in the accident.
"The loss of lives resulting from the road accident in Lakhimpur Kheri district is deeply tragic and heart-wrenching. My deepest condolences go out to the bereaved families," Maurya said.
