Enthusiastic Celebration of YCS Yuvotsav 2021 at St Joseph Engineering College
Mamgaluru: (Press release) YCS Yuvotsav 2021, the meet of YCS (Young Christian Students) Units of Mangalore City Deanery was hosted recently by St Joseph Engineering College (SJEC), Mangaluru. YCS members along with the animators of Vamanjoor, Cordel, Shaktinagar, Bajal, Bajoddi, Bondel, Derebail, Kelarai, Neermarga and Permai parishes attended this day-long event. Around 240 YCS members along with their animators took part and actively participated in this mega extravaganza.
The meet began by seeking Almighty’s blessing through holy mass at St Pio Chapel of SJEC. Rev. Fr Rupesh D'Souza, Director of YCS, Rev. Fr Wilfred Prakash D'Souza, Director of SJEC and Rev. Fr Alwyn D'Souza, Assistant Director of SJEC and Director YCS Mangalore City Deanery were the celebrants of Holy Eucharist.
The inaugural of YCS Yuvotsav 2021 was held at the Kalam Auditorium of the college that began with the dignitaries lighting the lamp. Post the formal inaugural, cultural competitions including Mime Show, Group Dance, Selfie Competition, Group Singing, among others.
The day also witnessed Inter Parish Cricket and Throwball tournaments. The Valedictory and Prize Distribution Ceremony was held at the newly inaugurated Amphitheatre of the college.
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Lebanon appoints new representative for talks with Israel, rejects linkage to Iran
Beirut: Lebanon’s has moved to underline its independent position in ongoing regional developments, amid attempts to link the country to the broader conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel.
President Joseph Aoun, while announcing the appointment of former US ambassador Simon Karam as Lebanon’s representative in talks with Israel, made it clear that Karam would be the sole representative for Lebanon and that there would be no substitute.
The move comes in response to what the Lebanese officials see as efforts by Iran to tie Lebanon’s situation to the wider regional conflict. Iran had indicated that there would be no ceasefire involving the US, Israel and Iran unless it also included a ceasefire in Lebanon.
Some groups, including Hezbollah and its supporters, had expressed support for linking the situations, citing concerns that the Lebanese government has limited leverage in negotiations with Israel. Lebanon is not formally a party to the conflict, and its army is considered weak.
However, others, including Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, have opposed this approach. They view Iran’s stance as an attempt to influence Lebanon’s internal affairs and see it as undermining the country’s sovereignty.
Officials backing the government’s position say the move is aimed at reaffirming Lebanon’s sovereignty and ensuring that decisions about peace and ceasefire within the country are not dictated externally.
They also see it as a safeguard, so that any breakdown in talks between the US, Israel and Iran does not automatically lead to renewed conflict in Lebanon.
