Shaheen Group adopts Mahmud Gawan Madrasa in Bidar for preservation, development
Bidar: Dr. Abdul Qadeer, Chairman and Founder of Shaheen Group of Institutions, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to adopt the historic Mahmud Gawan Madrasa in Bidar. This partnership aims to preserve and develop the madrasa over the next five years.
The Mahmud Gawan Madrasa, built in 1472 by Mahmud Gawan, Prime Minister of the Bahmani Sultanate, was once a significant center of learning. It offered education in various fields such as theology, philosophy, astronomy, mathematics, and languages like Arabic and Persian. The madrasa housed a library with 3,000 books, a mosque, lecture halls, and accommodations for both students and teachers, drawing scholars from different parts of the world.
Under the terms of the MOU, Shaheen Group will focus on improving the site's amenities. These include enhancing hygiene facilities like toilets and drinking water points, improving accessibility through pathways and ramps, and upgrading safety measures such as first aid stations and CCTV surveillance. Additionally, the site will see the introduction of cultural and educational features like a light and sound show, interpretation tools, and Wi-Fi services.
Tausif Madikeri, an executive with the Shaheen Group, shared details of these planned improvements, emphasizing that the initiative is part of the institution's broader efforts to contribute positively to society by preserving important cultural sites.
This effort is seen as a step toward ensuring that the Mahmud Gawan Madrasa remains an important historical and educational site for future generations.
The Shaheen Group of Institutions, led by Dr. Abdul Qadeer, is a prominent educational organization in India known for its quality education and holistic development. With a focus on academic excellence, the group has been instrumental in shaping the careers of thousands of students across the country. Beyond academics, Shaheen Group emphasizes the importance of values and ethics, striving to nurture well-rounded individuals who contribute positively to society.
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Five crushed to death after truck ploughs into tent in Kerala
Thrissur (Kerala) (PTI): At least five people, including two children, were killed and as many persons injured when a truck ploughed into the roadside tent where they were sleeping in this central Kerala district early on Tuesday, police said.
The victims, nomads living in tents set up along the highway, were struck by the truck on a national highway in Nattika, under the Valapad police station limits, at 4.30 am, they said.
The injured have been admitted to Thrissur Government Medical College Hospital, with the condition of two individuals reported as serious, police said.
Among the deceased are two children, aged one-and-a-half and four years. Two women were also killed.
The driver and cleaner of the vehicle have been taken into custody, police added.
