Mangaluru: A district-level inter-school competition on the Seerah (life and teachings) of Prophet Muhammad was organised by Al Lajnatus Saqafiyyah, the student association of Iqra Arabic School, Mangaluru. The event saw enthusiastic participation from over 110 students representing various schools across Dakshina Kannada district.

Participants took part in multiple competitions centred around the Prophet’s life, values, and teachings. Students from Diamond International School, B.C. Road, Sneha Public School, Pakaladka, Kanachur Public School, Derlakatte, Jamiya Educational Institutions, Krishnapura, and Iqra Arabic School, Mangaluru, secured top honours in different categories.

Maulana Yahya Tangal Madani of Hawwa Juma Masjid, Bolangady, who was the chief guest, urged students to work hard and aim high, saying that without big dreams, one cannot achieve success in this world or the Hereafter.

Guest speaker Mufti Zubair Nadwi, Khateeb of Jamiya Masjid, advised students not to lose heart if they did not win prizes, but to continue striving with sincerity and dedication.

Addressing the gathering, Ashfaq Ahmad, Chairman of Sanmarga Publications, reminded students that the Prophet’s noble character is a guiding light for humanity and should inspire their actions in everyday life.

Prizes were also distributed for the essay competition organised by Iqra Arabic School. Out of 37 entries received, Sidharth, a third-year B.A. student from Government University College, won the first prize and a cash award of ₹5,000. He also presented his essay before the guests. Azmiya of Darul Ayman won the second prize, while Hajira Abid Manna of Hira College and Aysha Humaira of Baraka College shared the third position.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Maulana Saalim Nadwi, Principal of Iqra Arabic School, Mangaluru.

All participants of the essay competition have been requested to collect their certificates from the school office.


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New Delhi (PTI): Delhi Police has recovered 1,850 stolen and lost mobile phones worth around Rs 4 crore in past 40 days under "Mission Reconnect", an initiative aimed at returning phones to their rightful owners in outernorth Delhi, an official said on Saturday.

The recovered phones were traced from different parts of the country, including remote areas, through technical surveillance and sustained field operations, police said, adding that the devices were handed over to their owners during a programme at the Sports Ground, New Police Lines, Kingsway Camp.

The initiative focused on a victim-centric approach and aimed at strengthening public trust through proactive policing and coordinated efforts across states, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outernorth) Hareshwar Swami said.

As part of the programme, teams performed 'nukkad nataks' and screened awareness videos on cybercrime, drug abuse prevention, and senior citizen safety, sensitising the public about digital frauds and safety measures, officials said.

The initiative combines technology, investigation and community participation to ensure recovery of lost property and reconnect citizens with their valuables, they added.