Mangaluru: The Shepherds' International Academy, celebrated its 4th Annual Day with great fervour on 22nd December 2022 at Town Hall in Mangalore with the theme “Illume -Be The Light”.

The stage was set up inline according to the theme. The Chief guests were escorted by the school cabinet head boy Master Ahsan Hassan and Principal Lubna Banu along with the band.

Principal of the PA First Grade College, Psychologist, Mind Trainer & Coach Dr. Surfraz J. Hasim was the Chief Guest. Chairman Ar. Mohammed Nissar, Gen. Secretary and trustee Mohammed Rizwan, Treasurer & Trustee Sajid A.K. and Trustees S.M. Farooq, Nazim AK, Naushad AK, Principal Lubna Banu and CAO Hasan Yusuf graced the occasion.

The formal programme MC was Ms. Rubina Sathar who addressed the gathering and began the programme. The school prayer was recited by Master Abdurrahman Asif Bolar & Miss Hafsah Bint Ameer. School anthem was sung by grade-4 students. The Chief guests, parents and well wishers were given a rousing welcome by Principal Ms. Lubna Banu. Prizes were given away to the students in the category of proficiency award, merit certificates for students scoring distinction in each subject, perfect attendance award and rising star award for students bringing accolades to the school, by the chief guest Dr. Surfraz J.Hasim, Chairman Ar Mohammed Nissar and the Principal Ms.Lubna Banu.

The school annual report was read by Ms. Sumyya Farheen the coordinator of SIA. The details of achievements, activities and academics were presented to the parents. Formal vote of thanks was given by Ms. Reshma K. Chief guest Dr. Surfraz J. Hasim appreciated the school activities and efforts. In his talk he reminded the parents to take special care in the upbringing of the children and also to be focused on positive thinking and positive mind set up towards education and practical life. Chairman Ar. Mohammed Nisar announced scholarship facility for the deserving student in memory of the SIA trustee late S.M. Basheer. He congratulated and thanked the staff and students for their dedication and passion towards the school.

Little stars Mehreen Mujeeb Shaikh and Ashil Ibrahim Irfan from Mont-3 were the MC for cultural programme by the Montessori students. Numa Mariam Moideen from Grade-4 and Abdulla Shawaiz from Grade-3 were the star MC for the cultural programme performed by the graders.

The talented students rocked the stage with their mesmerizing cultural events such as action songs, skits, nasheed and Karate skills. Under the guidance of Principal, the cultural programme was planned by the co-ordinator and programme convenor Ms. Sumayya Shaikh, Ms. Sameera Sharief & Ms. Sajida Fathima. Vote of thanks for the formal programme was given by Master Mohammed Marwan Faheem, he extended his gratitude to the Chief guest Dr. Surfraz J. Hasim, Chairman Ar. Mohammed Nissar, Managing director Dr. Nafeesa Shareen, Trustees, Principal, CAO Hasan Yusuf, parents, well wishers, Teachers, Non-teaching staff and the Students.

The programme was concluded with national anthem.


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New Delhi (PTI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Sunday registered a case to probe recovery of 79 crude bombs in poll-bound West Bengal, officials said.

The move came following a directive by the Union Home Ministry in this regard, they said.

In pursuance to the home ministry's order, the anti-terror agency on Sunday registered a case, which was originally filed at Uttar Kashi police station, Bhangar division, Kolkata on Saturday, and took up the investigation, an NIA spokesperson said in a late night statement.

"The case pertains to recovery of 79 crude bombs and other incriminating materials by Kolkata police, which were being stored at a spot, thereby endangering human life and property," the spokesperson said.

Earlier in the day, the Election Commission had directed the West Bengal Police to launch a special drive to arrest those involved in illegal manufacturing of crude bombs in the poll-bound state, an official said.

It asserted that all cases related to the making of any such explosive would be probed by the National Investigation Agency, the official said.

The directive came after the police recovered a large number of crude bombs from the house of a person, allegedly a TMC worker, at Bhangar in South 24 Parganas district, days ahead of the second and final phase of the assembly polls in the state.

The explosives were recovered during a search at the residence of Rafikul Islam following specific inputs, the official said.

The poll panel also issued a warning to senior police officers across the state over any lapse in maintaining law and order before the April 29 polling.

The first phase of the assembly elections in West Bengal was held on April 23, while the second phase will take place on April 29. Votes will be counted on May 4.

A record 93.19 per cent turnout has been recorded in the first round of polling. Bhangar will vote in the second phase.