Job fair at Kodi Bearys Knowledge Campus: Focus on youngsters' future essential: Jayaprakash Hegde
Kundapur: In today’s competitive world, creating employment opportunities along with providing education has become a necessity, said former MP K. Jayaprakash Hegde. He praised the Bearys Group of Institutions for organizing a job fair that transcends caste and religion, calling it a commendable long-term initiative by the educational institution.
Speaking at the Job Fair 2025 organized on Saturday by Bearys First Grade College at the Kodi Bearys Knowledge Campus, Hegde emphasised that elected representatives should focus on the future of the younger generation. He added that success in life requires hard work and a positive outlook, and society needs more initiatives aimed at collective welfare.
Byndoor MLA Gururaj Gantihole remarked that building educational institutions is a noble mission and that education can bring significant improvements to society. He also highlighted the importance of creating employment opportunities for educated individuals. He praised coastal Karnataka's educational institutions for earning nationwide recognition and commended Bearys Group for providing quality education while engaging in social welfare initiatives.
Haji K.M. Abdurrahman Beary, President of Kodi Bearys group of Institutions, who presided over the event, said that schools and colleges should not just provide degrees but also ensure students are equipped to build their futures through employment opportunities. The main aim of this job fair, he noted, was to help talented students secure jobs.
Chairman of Bearys group of Institutions, Syed Mohamed Beary emphasized the institution's goal of providing education along with opportunities for employment. He stated that merely acquiring a degree is not enough; getting a good job is essential for reaching significant milestones in life and contributing to the nation’s development. He also stressed the importance of focusing on job creation in addition to job-seeking.
He assured that self-employment initiatives would also be supported, as employment generation cannot rely solely on the government—it requires public cooperation as well.
Other dignitaries present included Jeevan Kumar S., Director of RecruitTech in Bangalore; Sheikh Moidin, General Manager of Expertise India Operations; Hanif, Doma Chandrashekhar; Dr. Asif Beary, Trustee of Bearys Educational Trust; Siddappa K.S., Principal of B.Ed College; Ashwini Shetty, Principal of Bearys Seaside Public School and PU College; Dr. Poornima, Academic Dean; and department heads Dr. Firdous, Jayashila Shetty, Jattappa, Sumitra, along with local leaders like Prabhakar Kodi, Gopal Poojary, and Abdullah Kodi.
The event began with a welcome address by Bearys First Grade College Principal Shabeena H., with Priya Rego, an English lecturer, serving as the event's anchor. Lameez delivered the vote of thanks.
More than 30 leading companies participated in the fair, with over 2,000 job seekers registering for the event. Over 1200 particpated and nearly 400 candidates got placed and around 200 got shortlisted in the Job Fair, said a statement of Bearys Group.
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Minister Parameshwara says remarks on properties linked to drug peddlers 'misunderstood'
Tumakuru (PTI): Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Saturday said his recent remarks on the demolition of properties linked to those involved in narcotics trade were "misunderstood and misinterpreted".
His clarification follows remarks made two days ago on the government's uncompromising crackdown on the drug menace, including action against properties linked to foreign nationals allegedly involved in drug trafficking.
"It is unfortunate. It is taken in the wrong sense. I didn't mean that tomorrow itself I am going to send bulldozers and demolish the houses. That was not my intention. It was wrongly taken," he told reporters here.
Responding to Congress MLC K Abdul Jabbar's question in the legislative council on the growing drug menace in Bengaluru, Davangere and coastal districts, the minister on Thursday detailed the extensive enforcement measures initiated since the Congress government assumed office.
Pointing to the involvement of some foreign nationals, the minister had said, "Many foreign students from African countries have come to Karnataka. They are into the drug business. We catch them and register cases against them, but they want the case to be registered because once the case is registered, we cannot deport them."
"We have gone to the extent of demolishing the rented building where they stay," he had said.
