Al Ibaadah Indian School felicitates Karnataka Rajyotsava Awardee Zakria Jokatte
Perampalli: Al Ibaadah Indian School held a dignified felicitation ceremony on Monday to honour Karnataka Rajyotsava Awardee and prominent NRI entrepreneur Zakria Jokatte. The programme was presided over by Chairman Basheer Sagar, with Principal Juveriya Hayath, faculty members, students, and invited guests in attendance.
The event commenced with a Qur’an recitation by Ahmed Axar of Grade 4. The proceedings were anchored by Sarah Arshia (Grade 8), followed by a welcome address delivered by Misha Amani (Grade 8).
A key highlight was the formal felicitation of Zakria Jokatte, recognised for his contributions to business, leadership, and humanitarian initiatives. School authorities expressed pride in honouring an individual whose work continues to inspire communities in India and abroad.
In his address to the students, Jokatte underscored the importance of education as the strongest foundation of life, urging them to “never stop your education, whatever the situation may be.” He encouraged students to pursue excellence in professional fields such as engineering and medicine, stressing their significance to society.
Chairman Basheer Sagar commended the achievements of the chief guest and thanked him for visiting the campus and appreciating the school’s environment and student discipline.
Principal Juveriya Hayath highlighted the need to balance spiritual and academic learning, stating that true success emerges when knowledge shapes character. She expressed her delight in welcoming the chief guest and noted his positive response during the school tour.
The ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks by Rasha (Grade 8), expressing gratitude to the chief guest, management, staff, and students. The event closed with a prayer.
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Rain washes out Super Eights match between New Zealand and Pakistan
Pallekele (Sri Lanka) (PTI): New Zealand and Pakistan shared a point after incessant rain forced the abandonment of the opening T20 World Cup Group 2 Super Eights match here on Saturday.
Amid a slight drizzle, Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first.
But the steady droplets soon transformed into relentless pouring, forcing the officials to call off the match without a ball being bowled.
Before the skies opened up, Pakistan made one change to their eleven, bringing in Fakhar Zaman in place of Khawaja Nafay.
New Zealand made three changes with skipper Mitchell Santner back after missing the last match against Canada due to a stomach issue and Lockie Ferguson and Ish Sodhi also found a place in the XI.
But all those calculations and combinations will have to wait for another day, as Pakistan will now face England here on February 24.
New Zealand will make a light travel to Colombo to face home side Sri Lanka on February 25.
The washout has also placed both the Kiwis and Pakistan in a relatively tighter place ahead of their remaining two Super Eights matches.
A similar result in any of the following matches, a possibility considering Sri Lanka’s weather pattern, or a defeat can put their semifinal ambitions in serious jeopardy.
