MET English Medium School hosts Sports Fest 2K25 at Udyavara
Udupi: MET English Medium School, Udyavara, organised Sports Fest 2K25 with active participation from students, parents, grandparents and alumni, turning the campus into a hub of sporting activity.
The programme began with a welcome address by Dr. Junaida Sulthana, Academic Head. This was followed by the keynote address by Headmistress Savitha Acharya, who encouraged students to strive for excellence not only in academics but also in sports and other areas of life.
Former MLA and Karnataka Minister Pramod Madhavaraj attended the event as the chief guest. In his address, he stressed the importance of discipline and consistent effort, stating that commitment matters more than results. The presidential address was delivered by Hajji Abdul Jaleel, President of the Millath Education Trust, who spoke on the role of holistic education, moral values and physical fitness in shaping responsible citizens.
Other dignitaries present included M. A. Gafoor, Chairman of the Coastal Development Board; Abid Gadiyal, KAS, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Udupi; and Ravindra Nayak, Taluk Physical Education Officer. Trustees and guests in attendance included Sabih Kazi, Mohammed Iqbal, Fayaz, Iqbal Shamshuddin, Sameer Parkala, Shahnawaz, PTA President Dr Faisal and well-wisher Iqbal Manna.
In the competitions, Mercury House (Green House) won the House Championship Trophy. Mohammed Yasin and Aathmi were declared Senior Boys and Senior Girls champions respectively, while Rihan Ali and Ifra Ayesha emerged as Junior Boys and Junior Girls champions. Ilan Nawaz was named Best Alumni Athlete and Shabeena Palaukar received the Best Parent Athlete award.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Sukhalata, Physical Education Teacher.
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South African police arrest suspect in mass shooting that killed 12, including 3 children
Johannesburg (AP): A 32-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with a mass shooting which claimed the lives of 12 people including three children at an unlicensed pub earlier this month, South African police said on Monday.
The man is suspected of being one of the three people who opened fire on patrons in a pub at Saulsville township, west of South Africa's capital Pretoria, killing 12 people including three children aged 3, 12 and 16.
At least 13 people were also injured during the attack, whose motive remains unknown.
According to the police, the suspect was arrested on Sunday while traveling to Botlokwa in Limpopo province, more than 340 km from where the mass shooting took place on Dec 6.
An unlicensed firearm believed to have been used during the attack was recovered from the suspect's vehicle.
“The 32-year-old suspect was intercepted by Limpopo Tracking Team on the R101 Road in Westenburg precinct. During the arrest, the team recovered an unlicensed firearm, a hand gun, believed to have been used in the commission of the multiple murders. The firearm will be taken to the Forensic Science Laboratory for ballistic analysis,” police said in statement.
The suspect was arrested on the same day that another mass shooting at a pub took place in the Bekkersdal township, west of Johannesburg, in which nine people were killed and 10 wounded when unknown gunmen opened fire on patrons.
Police have since launched a search for the suspects.
South Africa has one of the highest homicide rates in the world and recorded more than 26,000 homicides in 2024 — an average of more than 70 a day. Firearms are by far the leading cause of death in homicides.
The country of 62 million people has relatively strict gun ownership laws, but many killings are committed with illegal guns, according to authorities.
According to police, mass shootings at unlicensed bars are becoming a serious problem. Police shut down more than 11,000 illegal taverns between April and September this year and arrested more than 18,000 people for involvement in illegal liquor sales.
