Mangaluru: Former MLA of Mangalore North Moidin Bawa said that combining cultural awareness with formal education is important for the overall development of children. He said such an approach helps shape responsible and confident citizens. He was speaking as the chief guest at the Prep Graduation Ceremony of Barakah International School and College.

Students who completed their preparatory education presented a series of cultural programmes during the event. These included skits, action songs, short plays and other performances, showcasing the confidence and skills developed during their early years at the institution.

Several guests were present at the programme, including Abdul Naser, popularly known as Lucky Star and President of the Wakf Advisory Committee; Dr Mohammed Nohman; S A Khaleel, Chairman of Bolar Islamic Centre; Naufal Kokkada, President of SKSM Youth Wing; Suhail Kandak, Chairman of Make a Change Foundation; and Mohammad Ashraf Badriya, President of Muslim Aikyata Vedike.

The programme began with a welcome address by Principal Sharfuddin B S, who spoke about the school’s educational approach that focuses on academics along with moral and cultural values.

Ayan Ashraf, Director of Barakah, conveyed the Chairman’s message and spoke about the institution’s continued focus on value-based education.

The vote of thanks was proposed by Mohammed Haneef, Principal of Islamic Studies.

 

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Garhwa/Hazaribag (PTI): Two persons were killed and five others injured after being allegedly run over by a truck in Jharkhand's Hazaribag district on Thursday evening, police said.

The deceased were standing near a roadside puncture repair shop in Charhi when the accident happened, they said.

The injured persons were admitted to the Sheikh Bhikhari Medical College and Hospital, they added.

"The identity of the deceased is yet to be ascertained," said a police officer.

In another accident in Garhwa, two men in their mid-20s died after being hit by a speeding tractor, police said.

The accident happened in the Mahuliya panchayat in the Garhwa police station area in the early hours, they said.

"Rahul Chaudhary (26) and Nandlal Ram (26) were standing near their motorcycle on the roadside. A speeding tractor coming from the opposite direction hit them. Rahul died on the spot, while Nandlal succumbed to the injuries while being taken to the Sadar Hospital," said a police officer.

"Immediately after the mishap, the tractor driver abandoned the vehicle and fled. The tractor has been seized, and raids are underway to apprehend the absconding driver," he said.