Syed Beary urges state govt to allocate ₹100 crore grant to MEIF for development of basic facilities
MEIF’s annual convention and excellence award ceremony held in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: The Muslim Educational Institutions Federation (MEIF) held its Annual Convention and Excellence Award Ceremony in Mangaluru on Saturday, during which Syed Mohammed Beary, the honorary advisor of MEIF, appealed to the Karnataka state government to allocate a one time grant of ₹100 crores to support the development of basic infrastructure facilities in educational institutions under MEIF.
The convention took place at the Prestige International School Auditorium at Jeppinamogaru.
During his address,
Syed Beary highlighted the crucial role of education in addressing societal issues and empowering communities. He emphasized that out of the 175 schools affiliated with MEIF, around 100 schools were facing severe challenges in providing quality education to approximately 60,000 students, who are guided by 6,000 dedicated teachers.
"To sustain and improve the learning environment and basic infrastructure facilities, we seek the government's support in the form of one time grant of Rs.100 Crore," Beary stated.
He also reminded Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa, present at the event, that this was the dream of the late BA Moideen, former Higher Education Minister.
The convention was graced by various dignitaries, including Vidhana Sabha Speaker U.T. Khader, who emphasized the importance of respecting elders and focusing on skill development for students' success. He emphasized that education could solve many problems and uplift communities.
Dinesh Gundurao, Minister for Health and Family Welfare and the district incharge of Dakshina Kannada, appreciated the MEIF affiliated educational institutions for their contribution to providing quality education and fostering a friendly atmosphere in the district. He praised Dakshina Kannada as a model for educational development, especially for minority communities. He said that their government has directed the officials that students should be protected and there should not be any safety issues to students in the District.
During the event, Primary and Secondary Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa apprecated the efforts of MEIF, established 33 years ago . He expressed happiness that he is participating in MEIF event as his first official program in the Dakshina Kannada district.
The convention also recognized exemplary educational institutions achieving 100% results
and students securing high marks in SSLC and PUC examinations. Awards were distributed to educational institutes with great performance in other categories too.
Umar Teekay, Honorary President of MEIF, opined and expressed immense hope under the leadership of Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa, the son of former Chief Minister Bangarappa, who gained huge popularity across the state, that a couple of revolutionary things will be done in the field of education.
Amidst calls for educational progress, Syed Beary also expressed his disappointment over U.T. Khader being given the speaker's position instead of a ministerial role. He acknowledged Khader's capabilities and hoped that he would excel even as the Speaker. If a leader of Khader's stature and capabilities had got ministerial position it would have helped the common people immensely, said Mr Beary.
Various dignitaries, namely Chancellor of Presidency University Dr. Nissar Ahmed, Founder and Managing Director of Kanachur Academy of General Education Dr. U.K. Monu, Chairman of Prestige International School and PU College Haider Ali K, and National Trainer Prof. Rajendra Bhatt Karkala, graced the convention as chief guests.
MEIF, an organization aimed at finding solutions to common problems in educational institutions, has been conducting educational guidance camps and training programs to address challenges. They have achieved remarkable results in aiding students who were initially struggling academically.
MEIF General Secretary BA Nazir, Treasurer Abdul Rahiman, Shabi Ahmed Qazi, Mustafa Sulya was present on the stage.
President Moosabba P Beary presided over the event, and Vice President B.A. Mumtaz Ali extended gratitude. The program was moderated by Lecturer Abdul Razak Anantadi.
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NADA suspends Bajrang Punia for four years for violation of anti-doping code
New Delhi, Nov 26: The National Anti-Doping Agency on Tuesday suspended Bajrang Punia for four years for his refusal to provide his sample for dope test on March 10 during selection trials for the national team.
NADA had first suspended the Tokyo Games bronze medallist wrestler on April 23 for the offence following which, the World Governing body UWW had also suspended him.
Bajrang had appealed against the provisional suspension and NADA’s Anti-Disciplinary Doping panel (ADDP) had revoked it on May 31 till NADA issues the notice of charge.
NADA, then on June 23 served the notice to the wrestler.
Bajrang, who joined Congress along with fellow wrestler Vinesh Phogat and was given charge of All India Kisan Congress, had challenged the charge on July 11 in a written submission following which hearings were held on September 20 and October 4.
"The Panel holds that the Athlete is liable for sanctions under Article 10.3.1 and liable for ineligibility for a period of 4 years," the ADDP said in its order.
The suspension means that Bajrang will not be able to return to competitive wrestling and apply for a coaching job abroad, if he aspires to.
"In the present case, since the Athlete had been provisionally suspended, the Panel accordingly holds that the Athlete’s period of his ineligibility for the period of 4 years shall commence from the date on which the notification was sent, i.e., 23.04.2024.
"Needless to say that on account of the lifting of the provisional suspension for the period from 31.05.2024 to 21.06.2024 shall not be credited into the total period of ineligibility of four years."
Bajrang has maintained since the beginning that he was given extremely prejudicial and unfair treatment with respect to doping control because of his involvement in the protest against former WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
Bajrang also maintained that he never refused to give sample but only demanded to know NADA’s response to his email where he sought answer why expired kits were sent to take his samples in December 2023.
NADA also explained the reason for its action, saying that the Chaperone/DCO had duly approached him and informed that he was required to provide a urine sample for dope analysis purposes.
Bajrang in his written submission said that the conduct of NADA in two previous instances had created mistrust in the athlete's mind, especially with NADA failing to acknowledge or even respond to their callous approach towards the doping control process in both such instances, the failure to take responsibility for their action pertaining to their dispersal of duties meant that the athlete was morally bound to take a stance in resort as a senior athlete who holds a voice in the sporting community.
Bajrang also said "it was not an outright refusal per se. The athlete was always willing to provide his sample provided that he first received a response from NADA concerning the use of expired kits."
However NADA said, "the outright refusal by the athlete to provide urine sample for the dope test was intentional and deliberate" and that "Athlete has demonstrated utter disregard towards his duties and responsibilities as per Articles 20.1 & 20.2 of the Anti Doping Rules, 2021."
