MEIF launches ‘Mission M Power’ as part of Silver Jubilee celebration
Mangaluru: The Muslim Educational Institutions’ Federation (MEIF) launched its new initiative, Mission M Power, along with a meet of beneficiary students and sponsors as part of its year-long Silver Jubilee celebration held at Yenepoya College, Kulur, on October 19.
The event began with a welcome note by MEIF President Moosabba P Beary, who introduced the organisation and highlighted its journey of promoting education and empowering the community over the past 25 years.
Inaugurating the programme, Dr. Y. Abdulla Kunhi, Chancellor of Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), congratulated MEIF for completing 25 years of dedicated service to the community and society at large. He said there are two kinds of people talkers and doers and that most fall into the first category. “MEIF belongs to the doers’ category,” he remarked, praising the Federation’s consistent efforts in transforming lives through education.
Umar Teekay, Hon. President of MEIF Central Unit, delivered the keynote address and spoke about the importance of empowering the community through education. He elaborated on MEIF’s vision and mission, emphasising the need for continued support to students from underprivileged backgrounds.
Syed Beary, Hon. Advisor of MEIF Central Unit, launched the Silver Jubilee logo and shared an inspiring message. He said endurance, steadfastness, perseverance, and fear of Allah are the true keys to success. “What matters is how you contribute to society after you achieve success,” he said. He urged youngsters to think beyond personal gains and take up social responsibilities. Expressing concern over the rise of drug abuse, he noted that the menace has now spread from colleges to schools and called upon MEIF-sponsored students to take the lead in fighting such issues. He also reminded them to always respect their parents and never hurt them.
Chief guest Dr. Ifthikar Ali Fareed, Chairman of the Allied and Healthcare Council of Karnataka, advised students to value the seats they receive through MEIF. He pointed out that the organisation works tirelessly behind the scenes with colleges to secure these opportunities. “Be role models for the colleges that supported you,” he said, urging students to stay away from drugs and to proudly speak about their institutions when they succeed in life.
The event also included the felicitation of M.A. Gafoor, Chairman of the Coastal Development Board, and T.M. Shahid Thekkil, Chairman of the Karnataka Minimum Wage Board Commission, for their support and contributions.
The programme concluded with an interaction session on formalising Mission M Power, where students and sponsors discussed the future roadmap of the initiative.
Riyaz Ahmed K.B., General Secretary of MEIF Central Unit, presented vote of thanks.
B.A. Iqbal, Convener of the Silver Jubilee Committee, coordinated the proceedings.
The event was attended by several esteemed sponsors and benefactors who have been closely associated with the mission of MEIF. Among those present were Abdulla Javeed, Director of Yenepoya P.U. College, Mangalore, and Mishria Javeed, Director of The Yenepoya School, Mangalore. Also in attendance were Salman Ahmed, Vice President of Presidency University, Bangalore and several heads of nursing and educational institutions, including and Dr. Irfan Ahmed of the Global Institute of Para-Medical Sciences, Shivamogga, were also present.
The gathering also included Dr. Ganapathi P. of Mangala Group of Institutions, Sayyid Umar Assaquaf of Manshar Group of Institutions among others.
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Illegal sand mining has created environmental crisis in National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary: SC
New Delhi (PTI): The Supreme Court on Friday said rampant illegal riverbed sand mining has created an "environmental crisis" and wreaked "havoc" in the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary, causing a grave risk to the gharial (long-snouted crocodile) preservation project.
Slamming the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh for their utter failure in dealing with the issue, the apex court directed them to install high-resolution Wi-Fi-enabled CCTV cameras along all routes frequently used for illegal sand mining in the area.
A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta directed that live feed of such surveillance cameras shall be placed under the direct control, supervision and operational oversight of the superintendent of police or the senior superintendent of police of the concerned district and the divisional forest officer.
It said these officers shall ensure continuous and effective monitoring of the CCTV feeds by designating appropriate officers.
"It can't be gainsaid that the issues involved are of great concern in as much as the rampant illegal mining activities in the river bed have created an environmental crisis and havoc in the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary causing a grave risk to the very project of gharial preservation of which the state governments themselves were proponents and were under an obligation to foster and promote," Justice Mehta said while pronouncing the order.
The bench directed the authorities in these three states to initiate prompt and necessary action under law if any instance of illegal mining or allied activities comes to light.
It said the authorities shall ensure seizure of vehicles or machinery found involved in illegal sand mining and also initiate prosecution of persons involved in it.
The bench, which passed several other directions, posted the matter for hearing on May 11.
The top court passed the order in a suo motu case titled 'In Re: Illegal sand mining in the National Chambal Sanctuary and threat to endangered aquatic wildlife'.
The National Chambal Sanctuary, also called the National Chambal Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary, is a 5,400-sq km tri-state protected area.
Besides the endangered gharial, it is home to the red-crowned roof turtle and the endangered Ganges river Dolphin.
Located on the Chambal river near the tripoint of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, the sanctuary was first declared a protected area in Madhya Pradesh in 1978 and now constitutes a long and narrow eco-reserve co-administered by the three states.
On March 13, the top court took suo motu cognisance of news reports about rampant illegal sand mining on the banks of the Chambal river.
