Mangaluru, Oct 29: The foundation stone was laid for the construction of Shepherd International Academy under Hikma Educational Trust located near Arkula on NH-73 in Mangaluru.

M Ahmed, chairman of the AK Group of Companies, unveiled the new name of the Institute. Khatib Altaf Moulavi of Al-Ihsan Masjid, Mangaluru offered prayers.

Speaking on the occasion, Chairman of Shaheen Group of Institutions, Bidar; and Advisor of Hikma International Academy Dr. Abdul Khadir said, "Education plays an important role in society. It is necessary to create an atmosphere of getting educated. Schools should not be limited to one community. It should be a place where children from all communities and classes should mingle with each other. The parents of the students, as well as the locals, must support this institute, which is being set up by a team of young entrepreneurs" he urged.

Hikmah International Academy's trustee, noted author and international resource person Syed Habib Pasha, who also spoke on the occasion, said " one cannot achieve happiness merely by wearing good clothes and eating food. Rather, human beings must live with love, togetherness and patience. That brings real joy. I hope that this institution would be the best educational institute in South India by treating all the students  equally."

Athar Khan, the trustee of Hikma International Academy and CEO of Al-Asar Foundation of Bhopal,   said "Success can be achieved when one moves ahead with a goal and belief in Allah.

SM Bashir, Director of SM Marine Group of Companies and strategic advisor to the Hikma International Academy, said "Parents dream and wish that their children should become the good citizens in society. This institution to achieve that."

Bhatkal PBI Construction's Managing Director PB Ibrahim, Vijayavahini Enterprises' Proprietor K. Mohan Amin, Chief Executive Officer of Hikma International Academy Hasan Yusuf, Office bearers of the Hikma International Academy Niyaz A.K, Naushad A.K, Nazim AK, Sajid A.K, S.M Farooq, Muhammad Rizwan were present.

Briefing the details about the Shepherd International Academy, Dean of BEADS and Chairman of Hikma, Architect Muhammad Nisar informed that the academy will come up on 3.6 acres of land. He explained that the institution established two years ago is now running in Mangaluru. Pre-KG, LKG and UKG classes are being run. In coming days, it will operate from a well-equipped campus in Arkula. Priority will be given to impart quality and valuable education with advice from renowned educational experts and co-operation of the skilled teacher. The organization's main mission is to create a better future for students. Special classrooms will be built for a pleasant atmosphere. Swimming pool, horse riding, karate, computer, labs, library and prayer halls will also be opened.

The campus will house 50 deserving widows who will get suitable jobs in the School and their children will get free education , said Muhammad Nisar.


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Srinagar (PTI): Several parts of Kashmir witnessed protests against the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei for the second day on Monday, with security forces using mild force to disperse protesters in a few places.

According to the officials, the protests broke out in Bemina, Gund Hassibhat, and Jehangir Chowk areas of the city here, and in Pulwama town in south Kashmir.

Scores of protesters gathered in these areas, which have a large Shia population. They marched through the streets, raising anti-US and anti-Israel slogans.

In some areas, the security forces resorted to using mild force to disperse the protesters.

Khamenei was killed in joint air strikes by the US and Israel on Iran early Saturday. Iranian state media confirmed his death on Sunday.

Iran is firing missiles at Israel and the Arab countries in retaliation.