Mangaluru: NSS, Youth Red Cross Society organise blood donation camp at BIT
The National Service Scheme (NSS) and Youth Red Cross Society unit of Beary Institute of Technology organized a blood donation and health check-up camp in association with Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, All India Payam-e-Insaniyat Forum and Blood Donors Mangalore (R) to serve humanity and society.
The program began with an invocation by the prayer team. The Principal of BIT, Dr. S. I. Manjur Basha, welcomed all dignitaries, and motivated all participants on the importance of blood donation.
Dignitaries on stage included, Moulana Salim Nadwi, Principal, Iqra Arabic School, Mr. Mohamed Farahan Nadwi, Member of AIPIF & Faculty at Iqra Arabic School, Mangaluru, who also delivered a motivational speech.
Dr. Salman Ansari, Medical Officer, Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Dr. Theertha, Liaison Officer, Blood Centre, Father Muller Hospital , Kankanady, Mr. Siddiq Manjeshwar, Founder President, Blood Donors Mangaluru (R), Dr. Kafeel Delvi, NSS Program Officer, BIT.
The camp Coordinators, are Prof. Zaheer Ahmed (Associate Professor, Civil Engineering Department) and Prof. Mohammed Sinan, HoD of CSE department.
The event was anchored by Mrs. Farya Naz 6th semester students of AI-DS, and the vote of thanks was delivered by Mr. Arshan M K 6th sem AI-DS.
The camp successfully collected more than 110 units of blood, and over 200 Students and Staff benefited from the health check-up. The health checkup camp includes tests for blood pressure, sugar levels and an eye examination.
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Beauty of democracy: Tharoor congratulates BJP on civic body poll win in his constituency
New Delhi (PTI): Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday, while lauding the win of the UDF in Kerala local bodies elections, also congratulated the BJP for its historic performance in his Thiruvananthapuram constituency, calling it the "beauty of democracy".
In a post on X, he said the people's verdict must be respected, whether for the UDF overall or for the BJP in his constituency.
"What a day of amazing results in the Kerala local self-government elections! The mandate is clear, and the democratic spirit of the state shines through.
"A huge congratulations to @UDFKerala for a truly impressive win across various local bodies! This is a massive endorsement and a powerful signal ahead of the state legislative elections. Hard work, a strong message and anti-incumbency have all clearly paid off to achieve a much better result than in 2020," Tharoor said.
He said he also acknowledges the historic performance of the BJP in Thiruvananthapuram, and "offer humble congratulations on their significant victory in the city corporation - a strong showing that marks a notable shift in the capital's political landscape."
Tharoor said he campaigned for a change from 45 years of the LDF "misrule", but the voters have ultimately rewarded another party that also sought a clear change in governance.
"That is the beauty of democracy. The people's verdict must be respected, whether for the UDF overall or for the BJP in my constituency.
"We will continue to work for the betterment of Kerala, advocating for the people's needs and upholding the principles of good governance. Onwards and upwards!" Tharoor, who is the MP from Thiruvananthapuram, said.
The lotus bloomed in the state capital as the BJP-led NDA achieved a resounding win in the polls for the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, snatching it from the CPI(M)-led LDF and marking an end to 45 years of continuous Left rule in the local body.
The win in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation will act as a boost for the BJP in the 2026 Assembly polls, especially in the state capital.
Of the 101 wards in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, the BJP won 50, LDF 29, UDF 19 and two wards were won by independent candidates.
The BJP is one seat short of a decisive majority in the corporation.
Besides this, the NDA retained the Palakkad municipality after a close battle with the Congress-led UDF and wrested the Thrippunithura Municipality from the grand old party.
In Thrissur, from where Suresh Gopi won in the Lok Sabha polls last year, the BJP won 18 out of the 46 wards in Kodungallur Municipality, eight in Thrissur Corporation, two each in Guruvayoor and Vadakkancherry municipalities, seven in Kunnamkulam Municipality, six in Irinjalakuda Municipality and one in Chalakudy Municipality.
