Mangalurean Vibhali Shetty wings ‘Sharjah Award for Excellence in Education’ 2018-19

Shodhan Prasad
May 19, 2019

Sharjah: Prestigious ‘Sharjah Award for Educational Excellence 2018-19’, is presented to the country's highest-rated students every year and this year it has been awarded to 9th Grade student Vibhali Shetty of our Our Own High School (girls) Sharjah.

Mangalurean Vibhali Shetty is the daughter of businessman father Prasad Shetty who runs Rajab Trading Company and mother Suraksha Prasad Shetty, who is a Design Manager and Senior Architect at Semac Consultants, Dubai. Father a native of Udupi and mother from Surathkal are currently residents of Sharjah.

The Sharjah Award for excellence was launched in 1994-95 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme council and Ruler of Sharjah.  This Award is the first educational award in the UAEwhich is focused to honor and recognize outstanding individuals in education field and promote a culture of excellence.

The Award ceremony was held at the Jawaher Reception & Convention Centre, Sharjah on 1st May 2019, presided by the Crown Prince of Sharjah, Sultan bin Mohammad Bin Sultan Al Qasimiwho handed over the award to Vibhali Shetty. The members of the Royal Family and several other dignitaries were also present during the ceremony.

An ecstatic Vibhali said “I am excited to receive this award on the 25th year of the award cycle. My hard work made me achieve commendation in academics throughout the years. This has been accompanied by my passion for extracurricular activities such as dancing, singing, drawing and other skills like abacus and public speaking. The award made me realize that excelling in academics is not the only criteria of achievement in a student’s life.Sharjah award is a great motivation and a symbol of encouragement. Winning the award gives me great pleasure and satisfaction. I sincerely thank His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Muhammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah for sowing the seed into each and every student’s mind about excellence in education”

Vibhali Shetty has several achievements and has won very many accolades some of which are here below:

Ministry of Education, UAE - Awarded Merit Certificate for scoring 94.6% in the year 2016-17

Received Commendation Certificate from Our Own English High School, Sharjah 2016-17

Received Commendation Certificate from Our Own English High School, Sharjah 2015-16

Received Commendation Certificate from Our Own English High School, Sharjah 2014-15

Initiated ‘Can Collection Campaign 2015’ and contributed to environment

Initiated ‘Neighborhood Recycling Campaign 2015 & 2016’ and contributed to environment

Initiated ‘Recycle Repeat Reforest 2016-17 Campaign and contributed to environment

Participated in ‘World Environment Day 2016’ and contributed to environment

Received Certificate of Appreciation from Students for the Earth Youth Group UAE

Participated in ‘Treat for the Planet’ Drive 2016 and received Certificate of Appreciation

Participated in ‘For Our Emirates We Plant’ Ceremony and planted a tree in my name for EEG

Received ‘Certificate of Participation’ for achieving 500 kgs. of newspaper for Recycling Project 2015

Received ‘Certificate of Participation’ for collecting 502 Kgs. Of newspaper & 50 kg. Aluminum Cans

Received ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ for collecting 27.5 Kgs. Of Aluminum Cans during Campaign

Received ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ for participation in ‘Recycle Reforest Repeat Project 2016’

Received ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ for participation in ‘Recycle Reforest Repeat Project 2017’

Received rewards for highest target in newspaper & can collection in the month of August 2016

Volunteered in ‘Earth Hour Celebration’ and participated in Walkathon 2016

Participated in ‘Clean-up World’ Campaign 2016

Received ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ for participation in Recycle-thon 2016

Received ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ for organizing the book donation by Indian Association Sharjah

Appreciated for the fund raising campaign which raised $.110 for buying mosquito nets in Africa UNO

Organised ‘Giving is living’ Event in Karnataka and donated uniforms, books to Madrasa Students

Mentored a child in neighborhood and helped that student in her studies

Organised ‘Special Deeds for Special Needs’ campaign and collected sports items to Manzil

Received ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ for ‘Back to School’ Campaign and noted School Bags/Water Bottles

Received ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ for participating in ‘Sweet Smile with a Small Gift’ campaign

Received ‘Social Soldier Certificate’ for volunteering in ‘Go Humane’ Ifthar distribution

Received Certificate for volunteering in ‘Back to School Edition’ of Dubai Cares

Received Certificate of Appreciation for participating in ‘Spread the Taste, Stop the Waste’ Campaign

Received Certificate of Appreciation for participating in ‘Hospitality Matters’ Charity Campaign

Member of the School Parliament at Our Own English High School, Sharjah

Team Leader of Students for the Earth Youth Group ‘Students for the Earth’

Trained in Dance – both Contemporary & Bharatanatyam

Performed in various stage shows and private functions

Received ‘Certificate of Merit’ for the performance in Global Village during 2017

Received ‘Certificate of Merit’ for the performance in Global Village during 2016

Won first in Folk Dance Competition by Santhwanam Youth Fest 2016

Received ‘Certificate’ for completing 3rd level UC Dino Art program in 2017

Received ‘Certificate of Achievement’ for participating and winning various drawing competitions

Received ‘Certificate of Achievement’ for participating & winning in various Public Speaking Competitions

Received ‘Certificate of Achievement’ for participating & winning various singing competitions

Trained in Abacus and completed ten levels at Brainobrain International and received recognitions

Silver Topper at International Abacus Competitions during 2016

Received ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ winning second place in ‘My Green Ramandan’ Contest 2016

Received ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ for participating in UAE National Day Parade

Received ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ for participating in Recyclathon Run 2016

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basheer ahmed
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Sunday, 19 May 2019

 Proud to see her achivements. May GOD bless her.

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February 9,2020

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 9: Kerala has sanctioned the setting up of 28 fast track courts for speedy trial in rape cases and other cases registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

State Social Justice and Women and Child Development Minister KK Shailaja said the state government has decided to set up POCSO courts to ensure that the culprits get the punishment they deserve. She said the decision has been taken in the wake of rising violence against women and children.

"The Union Law Ministry has recently sanctioned the opening of 28 POCSO fast track special courts in Kerala at the request of the state government. The project will be implemented jointly by the High Court, Law and Home Departments under the leadership of the Department of Women and Child Development," the Minister said.

The four courts are alloted in Thiruvananthapuram district, three in Thrissur and Malappuram districts, two each in Kollam, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Palakkad, Kozhikode and Kannur districts.

The Minister informed that POCSO courts are jointly established by the central and state governments and according to the High Court data, 12,234 POCSO and rape cases are pending in the state.

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March 30,2020

New Delhi, Mar 30: Congress MP Rajmohan Unnithan on Monday approached the Supreme Court seeking directions to open the Karnataka-Kerala border to allow movement of ambulances and other emergency vehicles for the transport of essential items to Kerala.

Unnithan, who is an MP From Kerala's Kasaragod constituency, filed a plea seeking direction to Karnataka to open the borders with Kerala and in particular Kasargod-Mangalore border at Talappadi.

The petition sought directions to Karnataka to allow the movement of ambulances, emergency vehicles, trucks and other vehicles carrying essential and non-essential items to Kerala. It also sought to stay the blockade imposed by Karnataka with its border states.

The plea also sought directions to Karnataka to register an FIR and constitute a special investigation team (SIT) under the supervision of this court to enquire against the concerned authorities including the police officials whose action led to the death of two citizens.

It said that the imposition of such a blockade at a time when the supply of commodities is itself hit hard and when a medical emergency has plagued the entire country is a clear violation of Articles 21 and 19(d) of the Constitution.

"This blockade has also resulted in cutting off the essential lifeline of National Highways and State Highways and major District Roads leading to the State of Kerala which has resulted in the shortage of supply of essential and non-essential items to the State of Kerala leading to shortage supply of food and medical supplies," the plea said.

"This ill-planned and dangerous blockade has claimed the life of a 70-year-old woman who was denied entry into Karnataka even for the purpose of urgent medical treatment which was only available in the medical hub of Mangalore. This is a clear case of violation of the right to life with dignity by the state as citizens are made to die on the roads because of the action of the state which is in total disregard to Article 21," it added.

This comes as the country is under a 21-day lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus, which according to the Ministry of Health and Family Affairs has claimed the lives of 29 people and infected a total of 1071 people as on Monday morning.

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March 3,2020

Bengaluru, Mar 3: Bengaluru mayor Gautam Kumar on Tuesday said that the decision to ban protests in front of Town Hall was made by the council and not only by him.

"The decision to ban the protest in front of the Town Hall was made by the entire council and not only my decision. Also, the things which are approved by the councillor are also read by the ruling party leaders," Bengaluru mayor told media.

"Still it is the discretion of the Commissioner to take a call after the council also. As of now, we have banned any protests in front of Town Hall," he added.

Meanwhile, Congress leaders staged a protest against Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Mayor Gautam Kumar and BJP at Council BBMP building against the decision.

"If people will start protesting, it will badly affect the traffic of the city," said Kumar, while commenting on the protest. If they want to talk about the matter, let us have a healthy discussion. I don't have a problem with and I don't think the ruling party has a problem too," he added.

On Sunday, pro-Kannada activist and former MLA Vatal Nagraj staged a protest in front of Sir KP Puttanna Chetty Town Hall (Bangalore Town Hall) against the decision taken by Bengaluru mayor.

Talking to reporters, Nagraj had said: "He does not know the history of the Town Hall. It is a historic building and protests can be staged there."

"Mayor's decision is against Bengaluru's tradition and culture, that's why we are condemning it and are protesting against this decision. We will not allow Mayor's programs in Bengaluru and he will be shown black flags", he added.

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