Udupi: Vikas PU College on Monday, organised the ‘Panch Sau ka Josh’ program at TA Pai English Medium High School, Kunjibettu, Udupi. The event is aimed at development of economy of the nation through industrial revolution by means of latest sophisticated technology. In this regard ‘PaanchSauka Josh’ was held in the form of model making competition for the students of various high schools of Karnataka.

Sri.Abhilash, Managing Director, Abhijna Education Private Ltd, the chief guest of the function, while addressing the aspirants of the competition encouraged them to be smarter than doing hard work. He advised them not to listen to many people but to believe in one to achieve success. He reiterated the importance of taking only positive words from people with positive mindset to achieve success.

A seed funding of Rs. 500/- was given to each team andall these teams were expected to develop innovative, aesthetically brilliant and creative models which will benefit the society and implement the same in the near future. A total of twenty-two teams of Udupi district participated in the competition. 

“Make in India”, a type of swadeshi movement covering many sectors of Indian economy was launched by the Government of India on 25th September 2014 under the leadership of our Prime Minister Shri.NarendraModi to encourage production and usage of indigenous products of India has aspired organisation of ‘Panch Sau ka Josh’ program

Dr. Suneel B. M., Principal, Vikaas PU College, Mangaluru,and Sri. Ashok Kumar Shetty, PTA President, T.A. Pai English Medium High School, Kunjibettu, Udupi,were also the chief guests of the programme. Mr. PrabhakarShetty, Founder, Rishi Academy, guest of honor,Mr. ParthasarathiPalemar, Coordiantor, Vikaas Group of Institutions, Dr. Manjula A. Rao, Dean, Vikaas Group of Institutions, Mangaluru, Mr. Manjunath K. V.,Headmaster, T.A. Pai English Medium High School, Kunjibettu, Udupi. Mr. Ajay Karkera and Mr. LaxmeeshBhat, Progam Coordinators, Vikaas PU College, were present.

Mr. AjithRai, Lecturer in Kannada, Vikaas PU College hosted the progam.

The winners of this event were awarded a cash prize of Rs.10, 000/-

The first prize in Best Innovative Science Model category was won by Milagres High School, Udupi. The best Business/Commercial Model was won by T.A.Pai English Medium High School, Udupi.The first prize in Aesthetically Brilliant Modelcategory was won by St. Johns Academy, Udupi. Consolation Prizes of Rs. 2,000/- were won bySt. Johns Academy, Udupi andG.M.Vidyanikethan Public School,Udupi.

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Lucknow (PTI): The Uttar Pradesh Congress on Wednesday staged a statewide protest demanding a fair and transparent inquiry into the FIR lodged against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and those who filed the complaint against him.

In a statement issued here, the party said memorandums addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi were submitted through district magistrates in all districts of the state.

Uttar Pradesh Congress spokesperson Manish Hindvi told PTI that the memorandums were handed over through the district administration in all 75 districts.

In the memorandum, the party alleged that Saraswati and his disciples were "unnecessarily harassed and humiliated" by police on the occasion of Amavasya and were prevented from taking a ritual bath (at the Magh Mela). It further alleged that some disciples were manhandled and taken to a police station.

The memorandum also claimed that an FIR was later registered against Saraswati, his disciple Swami Mukundanand Brahmachari and several unidentified persons in a sexual harassment case. It termed the case a "conspiracy" aimed at tarnishing the seer's reputation.

Citing Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution, the memorandum stated that these provisions guarantee religious freedom and the right of religious denominations to manage their own affairs.

It described the position of shankaracharya held by Saraswati as "one of the highest spiritual posts in Sanatan tradition" and alleged that the entire episode appeared to have been "orchestrated in a planned manner".

"We request that the background of the persons who got the FIR registered be investigated in a transparent manner by a retired high court judge and strict action be taken against them," the memorandum said.

It also sought a "fair and transparent probe" into the allegations levelled against Saraswati so that the truth could be established.

Earlier, Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai had told reporters in Varanasi after meeting Saraswati that the party stood firmly with him.

The Congress said it would continue to press for an impartial inquiry into the entire episode.

On February 21, an FIR was lodged in Prayagraj against Saraswati and his disciple Mukundanand Brahmachari on charges of sexually abusing two persons, including a minor, over the past year at a gurukul and religious congregations, including the recently concluded Magh Mela.

Days after he was booked, Saraswati had said on Monday that he would not oppose his arrest and asserted that the "fabricated story" would be exposed sooner or later.

At a press conference on Wednesday, Saraswati alleged that criminals rule in Uttar Pradesh, level allegations and influence investigations, as he denied having any contact with the two persons for whose alleged sexual abuse he has been booked.