Mangaluru: Inspired by FB post noted cyber security expert distributes 200 water bottles to students
Mangaluru: Inspired by a Facebook post where students were being made to drink water compulsorily every three hours after a unique "water bell" at a school, noted cyber security expert Dr. Ananth Prabhu G, along with Raichur Superintendent of Police Dr. Vedamurty CB, IPS, distributed 200 water bottles to the students of St. Agnes aided Kannada Primary School.
Dr. Ananth Prabhu G, Professor in Sahyadri College of Engineering & Cyber Security Trainer for the Police and Judiciary came across a post on facebook where students are made to drink water compulsorily every 3 hours, where a unique Waterbell is rung, so that they can take out their water bottles and drink. Inspired by this post, Dr Prabhu wanted all students in Mangalore and all over Karnataka to follow this concept.
Therefore, along with Raichur Superintendent of Police, Dr. Vedamurthy CB, IPS, he distributed 200 water bottles to the students of St Agnes Aided Kannada Primary school.
He also requested the Headmistress, Sr. Jyothsna to incorporate #WaterBell in the regular time table of the school every day for which she readily agreed. Thus, becoming the first school in Mangalore following the WaterBell concept. 230 bottles were distributed to all the students.
Dr Vedamurthy said, "For a student to succeed, we know that proper rest, a distraction-free study area, and good nutrition are paramount. But one simple fact is often overlooked: Drinking water can make a big difference in helping students stay focused, creative, and energized. Yes, it’s that simple. Studies show that brain function can be improved by 14% with proper hydration. Just like a car, when we’re running low on fluids, things don’t work so well. When the body goes for a long period of time without drinking water, brain cells lose efficiency and we have trouble staying focused and completing tasks."
Dr Prabhu intends to
- Create awareness about this initiative, especially via Social Media and Interaction programs.
- Bring it to the notice of the concerned MLA/MP and Ministers to issue a directive to the schools and colleges to incorporate the same.
- Request the philanthropists to come forward and donate water bottles to the schools where students from economically weaker sections study.
- Install water purifiers in the schools so that students can drink pure water, remain healthy and abstain from missing classes by falling sick.
Mr Rajesh Ram, Mr Vaikunt Prabhu, Mr Ganesh Mulky were present. Sr Jyothsna, HM of the school delivered the vote of thanks.
"Constipation, feeling lethargic, lack of shine on the skin, trouble focusing, hypothermia, cramps are some of the problems we face by not drinking enough water every day.
Especially the current generation students who leave home early morning and come back late evening after their school and coaching classes, often miss drinking water.
Neither do they carry a bottle of water with them and many of those who do, take back home the bottle without drinking the water."
Dr. Ananth Prabhu G, who is also a Professor in Sahyadri College of Engineering and Cyber Security Trainer for the Police and Judiciary, said.
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UP Cong holds statewide protest seeking probe into FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand
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.
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