Mangaluru: Poster releasing ceremony of "Paanch Sau ka Josh" an event aimed at developing economy of the nation through industrial revolution was held at Vikas PU College in Mangaluru on Saturday, November 1.
Chief Guest of the event Dr. Ismail, Rtd. Principal of Badriya PU College released the poster.
"Make in India, a type of swadeshi movement covering many sectors of Indian Economy was launched by the Government of India on 25th September 2014 under the leadership of our Prime minister Narendra Modi to encourage production and usage of indigenous products of India.
This programme is aimed at development of Economy of the nation through Industrial revolution by means of latest sophisticated technology" a press release from the organisers added.
In this regard Paanch sau ka josh was held previously in the form of model making competition for the students of various high schools of Karnataka.
Third edition of the programme will be held at Udupi and Dakshina Kannada District levels on 21st and 23rd November respectively.
Model making competition will be conducted for 9th and 10th standard students of high schools in Science, Commerce and Arts categories.
“A Seed fund of Rs 500 will be given to each team and each school can have a maximum of five teams. Each team consists of three members. All these teams are expected to develop innovative, aesthetically brilliant and creative models by only using this seed fund which will benefit society and nurture the students’ potential. The programme will give hands on experience to the students to help them select the right course on completion of their class 10." the organisers added.
J Korgappa and Suraj Kumar Kallya, trustees, Vikaas Education Trust, Parthasarathy Palemar, Coordinator, Vikaas Group of Institutions, Dr. Suneel. B.M, Principal, Vikaas Pre- University College, Ayshwarya .K, principal Vikaas First Grade College, Shobha P., HOD, Department of Kannada were present on the occasion.
Mr. Ajith Rai, Lecturer in Kannada hosted the program.
Students who are interested to participate in the competition are requested to register their names with the coordinators the programme on contact numbers:
9731289934,9483366770,9900865792 (Dakshina Kannada )
9900751013,9483366770,9611667787(Udupi)
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Lucknow (PTI): The Uttar Pradesh Congress on Wednesday staged a statewide protest demanding a fair and transparent inquiry into the FIR lodged against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and those who filed the complaint against him.
In a statement issued here, the party said memorandums addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi were submitted through district magistrates in all districts of the state.
Uttar Pradesh Congress spokesperson Manish Hindvi told PTI that the memorandums were handed over through the district administration in all 75 districts.
In the memorandum, the party alleged that Saraswati and his disciples were "unnecessarily harassed and humiliated" by police on the occasion of Amavasya and were prevented from taking a ritual bath (at the Magh Mela). It further alleged that some disciples were manhandled and taken to a police station.
The memorandum also claimed that an FIR was later registered against Saraswati, his disciple Swami Mukundanand Brahmachari and several unidentified persons in a sexual harassment case. It termed the case a "conspiracy" aimed at tarnishing the seer's reputation.
Citing Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution, the memorandum stated that these provisions guarantee religious freedom and the right of religious denominations to manage their own affairs.
It described the position of shankaracharya held by Saraswati as "one of the highest spiritual posts in Sanatan tradition" and alleged that the entire episode appeared to have been "orchestrated in a planned manner".
"We request that the background of the persons who got the FIR registered be investigated in a transparent manner by a retired high court judge and strict action be taken against them," the memorandum said.
It also sought a "fair and transparent probe" into the allegations levelled against Saraswati so that the truth could be established.
Earlier, Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai had told reporters in Varanasi after meeting Saraswati that the party stood firmly with him.
The Congress said it would continue to press for an impartial inquiry into the entire episode.
On February 21, an FIR was lodged in Prayagraj against Saraswati and his disciple Mukundanand Brahmachari on charges of sexually abusing two persons, including a minor, over the past year at a gurukul and religious congregations, including the recently concluded Magh Mela.
Days after he was booked, Saraswati had said on Monday that he would not oppose his arrest and asserted that the "fabricated story" would be exposed sooner or later.
At a press conference on Wednesday, Saraswati alleged that criminals rule in Uttar Pradesh, level allegations and influence investigations, as he denied having any contact with the two persons for whose alleged sexual abuse he has been booked.
