Nasir Mohideen of Westline Group conferred with ‘Outstanding Achievement Award’
Mangaluru, December 2: Westline Group Managing Director Nasir Mohideen was conferred with the ‘Outstanding Achievement Award for Building Infrastructure Development by the Indian Economic Development and Research Association (IEDRA).
Former union home minister Shivraj Patil presented the award to Mohideen at an award presentation programme and a national seminar on ‘Indian Economic Development and Social Responsibility, organized by the IEDRA at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi recently.
Every year, the IEDRA chooses 80 most unique achievers in medium to small scale enterprises in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the industry and the society.
After receiving the award, Nasir Mohideen said, “We are surely fascinated to have been identified for the efforts that we have put in for the last seven years. Our flagship project Westline Signature is slowly being recognised and appreciated by the industry. We even have been invited for the High Rise Summit to be held in Mumbai in March 2019 to present a talk on the feasibility of high rise structures in tier-2 cities. These are encouraging factors and will propel us to do better in terms of technology and adoption of innovative building methodology. We certainly have a long way to go, but we will get there,” he said.
Westline is the company behind the ultra beautiful, contemporary skyscraper Westline Signature dubbed as "The Pride of Mangalore". The building is the proposed tallest tower in South India and is currently under construction by MFAR Constructions Private Limited. The project has a team of renowned consultants from India and abroad. The design and planning of this modern building have been praised and applauded across the industry, a release said.
Westline has been featured and valued in Construction Business Today and CEO Insight Magazines for its out of the box approach towards the construction of skyscrapers in tier-2 cities.
The construction of Westline Signature has commenced in May 2017 and the tower is expected to finish by end of 2021.
Former union minister Mani Shankar Aiyar, Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Justice and State Accountability Commission Chairman Justice Bashir Ahmed Khan, Former Puducherry Lt. Governor Dr Iqbal Singh and Secretary General Vijay were also present during the event.
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Passing out parade held at IMA Dehradun, 491 young officers join Indian Army
Dehradun(PTI): After undergoing rigorous training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun, 491 cadets participated in a grand Passing Out Parade on Saturday and will now be commissioned as officers in the Indian Army.
The spectacular parade, held at the historic Drill Square in front of the academy's Chatwood Building, was reviewed by Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, who served as the reviewing officer.
Along with 491 Indian cadets, 34 foreign cadets from 14 friendly countries also participated in the Autumn Term 2025 Passing Out Parade.
A total of 525 officer cadets from the 157th Regular Course, 46th Technical Entry Scheme, 140th Technical Graduate Course, 55th Special Commissioned Officers Course, and Territorial Army Online Entrance Exam 2023 Course participated in the Passing Out Parade.
The 'Sword of Honour' and gold medal for securing first place during training was awarded to ACA Nishkal Dwivedi, the silver medal to BUO Badal Yadav for second place, and the bronze medal to SUO Kamaljeet Singh for third place.
The silver medal for securing first place in the 'Technical Graduate Course' was awarded to Officer Cadet Jadhav Sujit Sampat, and the silver medal for first place in the 'Technical Entry Scheme-46' was awarded to WCC Abhinav Mehrotra.
The silver medal for the 'Special Commission Officer Course' was given to Officer Cadet Sunil Kumar Chhetri.
Among the foreign cadets, the first place in merit was secured by JUO Mohammad Safin Ashraf from Bangladesh. The Army Chief's Banner for overall best performance in the Autumn Term was awarded to Imphal Company.
As the parade concluded, helicopters showered flowers on the newly commissioned officers from the sky.
On this occasion, General Dwivedi congratulated the new officers in his address for successfully completing their training. He praised the young officers for their high level of discipline, leadership qualities, and endurance, and urged them to uphold the glorious traditions of the Indian Army and serve the nation with loyalty, commitment, and honour.
General Dwivedi said that joining the army marks the beginning of a lifelong duty and selfless service.
The parents and guardians of the newly commissioned officers were also present during the passing out parade.
