Mangaluru: IIID MRS, IDS join hands to celebrate World Environment Day
Mangaluru (Press release) : The Mangalore Regional Chapter (MRC) of The Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID) along with the AK Group of Companies organized a sapling planting drive called ‘Plant a Memory’ in celebration of World Environment Day on Friday, 5th June 2020. This drive was also joined by the Indian Design School (IDS) as a part of their ‘Giving back to the Society’ drive. This marks the second time where IDS and IIID MRC have joined hands for making contributions to the Mangalore City.
The sapling plantation drive was headed by the President of IIID MRC, Ar. Mohammed Nissar, along with Mr. AK Najim and Mr. AK Sajid (Directors of AK Group of Companies), Ar. Ramnath Nayak (Principal of IDS and Executive Committee Member of IIID MRC) and Ar. Nikhilraj P. (Associate Member of IIID MRC and Asst. Professor at IDS). In this drive, 5 mango saplings were planted by each of them as a symbolic gesture for the tree planting drive by the AK Group. The members of AK Group and IIID MRC have made commitment to the environment as an integral part of our strategy. The AK Group have so for planted more than 10000 trees all over South India, strengthening their integration into local communities. The AK Group has pledged 1000 saplings each to IIID NEC (Pan-India), IIID MRC, Indian Design School and The Shepherds International Academy every year for its contribution to the environment. This drive will have 4000 saplings planted every year by these four institutions.
This drive was well received by the IIID National Executive Committee and the IIID MRC along with the architecture and design fraternity of Mangalore, inspiring more people across Mangalore to follow a similar drive that is synonymous with the principle of IDS and IIID MRC – Giving back to the society.
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MEA reports more than 200 Indians enlisted in Russian military since 2022; 26 deaths confirmed
More than 200 Indian nationals have joined the Russian armed forces since 2022, with 26 are confirmed dead, MEA—The Ministry of External Affairs have informed the Upper house of the Parliament: Rajya Sabha.
In a written response, the Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, has stated that at least 202 Indians are reported to have joined the Russian army. Among these recruited personnels, 26 have lost their lives; while, seven individuals have been reported missing by Russian authorities. He added that the remains of two deceased Indian nationals were cremated in Russia.
Singh noted that the sustained diplomatic efforts by the Indian government have led to the early discharge of 119 individuals. He further added that the discussions are going smoothly with the Russians to secure the release of the remaining personnel, with efforts underway to facilitate the early discharge of 50 more Indian nationals.
According to the minister, the Union government is in contact with Russian authorities to ensure the safety, welfare, and prompt return of Indian citizens serving in the Russian army. The issue, he said, is being addressed at multiple levels, including interactions between senior leaders, ministers, and officials of both countries.
The said disclosure was made in response to queries raised by Saket Gokhale, the MP of Trinamool Congress, and Randeep Singh Surjewala, the MP of INC, regarding the number of Indians allegedly recruited into the military service in Russia; Along with the details of deaths and missing persons reported since 2022.
