Mangaluru(Press release): In a felicitation event organized by the Shepherds International Academy, State Level Karate winners and the best performing staff were honoured with awards and other prizes on Monday, September 19, at the IDS Arena in Attavar. Out of the 29 students from the academy who participated in the recently held State level Karate championship, 23 students bagged various medals.

The winners and participants were congratulated by the school Management during the felicitation event and also rewarded with attractive prizes. Dr. Pradeep G. Kini, Professor and Associate Director at Manipal Academy for Higher Education presided over the event as the Chief Guest. Managing Director of Akolite Ply Abdul Razak, Chairman of the School Ar. Mohammed Nissar, Trustees Naushad A.K. and Mohammed Rizwan, HR Director Dr. Nafeesa Shareen, Principal Lubna Banu, CAO Hasan Yusuf, Karate Trainers Mohammed Nadeem, and Zakiya Yasmeen attended the event.

Three of the academy’s staff were awarded Gift Vouchers from AppleMart during the event. Fathima Shahinaz was presented with the title and award for ‘Teacher of the Month, August’, Sunitha Shetty received the title and award for ‘Employee of the Month, August’, and Saba Sulthana received the prize as the Winner of the School Poem Competition for Teachers. In appreciation of the efforts put forth by the Karate Trainers Mohammed Nadeem and Zakiya Yasmeen, the Academy honoured them with gifts during the event.

Chief Guests and the School Management applauded the winning performance by the students and the staff. The principal appreciated the combined efforts of the teachers. Principal Lubna Banu and Sumyya Farheen co-ordinated the program. Rubina Sattar welcomed the gathering and Sajida Fatima announced the names of the winners.

The event was concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Simran. In SHEPHERDS together we achieve excellence.

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Dubai: Reports have emerged claiming that Dubai International Airport has been hit by a missile amid rising tensions in the region.

Several videos claiming to be that from the Dubai Airport were being circulated online.

The claims surfaced shortly after emergency alerts were issued across the UAE warning residents and visitors of a potential missile threat and advising them to seek shelter.

However, there has been no official confirmation from UAE authorities regarding any strike on Dubai airport.

Details about possible damage or casualties remain unclear. Authorities are yet to release a formal statement on the reported incident.