Mangaluru: Iqra Arabic School in Mangaluru marked the Independence Day with a spirited celebration held on its campus. The event, rich in patriotism, brought together students and distinguished guests to honor the country's freedom while emphasizing the importance of diversity and social responsibility.

The event underscored the belief that diversity is the backbone of the nation's strength, a sentiment upheld for many years. The occasion served as a platform to advocate for the assimilation of positive attributes from various individuals, encouraging attendees not to succumb to misconceptions and to foster the capacity to interact harmoniously with all members of society. Dr. Abdul Majeed, a senior consultant surgeon, and the Chief Guest of the event highlighted this crucial aspect in his address.

"Developing ourselves to connect with people from all walks of life is our responsibility towards our fellow citizens," Dr. Abdul Majeed stated, emphasizing the significance of unity and understanding among diverse communities.

While commemorating Independence Day, the event also centered on the theme of individual social responsibility. Dr. Vishwanath, the Head of Surgical Oncology at AJ Hospital, emphasized the importance of being responsible citizens and paying homage to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation.

The event also featured the presence of Riaz Abdul Khader Bawa, the Chairman and Managing Director of Bawa Fish Meal and Oil Co, who extended his wishes for the students' promising futures.

Among the attendees were School Principal Maulana Saalim Khalifa Nadwi, Nadeem and others.

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Jaipur, Jan 12: A man, his son and their neighbour died of suffocation after they went to sleep without extinguishing a stove they lit to keep their room warm in Khairthal-Tijara district of Rajasthan, police said on Sunday.

The incident came to light when other family members broke the room's door after noticing that the trio did not come out of the room until Sunday afternoon.

Station House Officer Bhiwadi Devendra Pratap Sharam said Dhananjay (50), his son Ankit (14) and neighbour Abhishek Rai (25), lit a stove in the room to keep themselves warm and went to sleep without extinguishing it on Saturday night.

The windows of the room were closed and there was no ventilation. Overnight, the stove emitted toxic gases, leading to them losing consciousness and subsequently dying from suffocation, he said.

When they did not come out of the room the next day, family members broke the door open and found them unconscious. They were taken to a nearby hospital where doctors declared them brought dead, the officer said.

The three hailed from Bihar. Dhananjay worked as a daily wage labourer and his son Ankit was a Class 10 student.