Foundation stone laid for 'The Shepherd International Academy' at Arkula, Mangaluru
Educational Institute to be built at 3.6 acres of land on NH-73
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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100 stray dogs ''poisoned'' to death near Hyderabad, case booked
Hyderabad (PTI): In yet another incident of stray dog killings, nearly 100 canines were allegedly "poisoned to death" in Yacharam village near here following which a case was registered against a sarpanch and two others for their alleged involvement in the act, police said on Wednesday.
The fresh incident follows killing of nearly 500 stray dogs in different districts of Telangana since January 6.
An animal welfare activist, associated with Stray Animal Foundation of India, in a complaint filed with Yacharam Police Station alleged that the dogs were injected with some poisonous substances on January 19.
A case was registered under relevant sections of BNS and Prevention of Cruelty of Animals Act against the sarpanch, secretary and ward member of Yacharam gram panchayat on Tuesday, a police official said.
As per the complainant, 100 dogs were killed, but based on preliminary investigation and after verifying with villagers around 50 dogs were found to be killed, though further probe is on in this regard, the official said.
An investigation is also underway to find out the carcasses of the dogs, he said.
Earlier, police in Hanamkonda district had booked nine persons, including two women sarpanches and their husbands, in connection with the alleged killing of around 300 stray dogs in Shayampet and Arepally villages.
In another incident, around 200 stray dogs were allegedly killed in Kamareddy district, and a case was booked against six persons, including five village sarpanches, for their alleged involvement in the incident.
It is suspected that some elected representatives, including sarpanches, allegedly carried out the killings to "fulfill promises made to villagers" ahead of gram panchayat elections held in December last year, to tackle the stray dog menace.
