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Mangaluru: Young poetess Mafazah Sharafuddin’s Labyrinths of Emotions released

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January 5, 2018

Mangaluru, Jan 5: City-based young poetess Mafazah Sharafuddin’s debut into the literary world took place with the release of her anthology of poems Labyrinths of Emotions at The Yenepoya School in the city on Thursday.

Releasing the book, Farhad Yenepoya , Managing Director of The Yenepoya School, said that the school took initiative to publish the book to encourage the expression of the youth and recognize young talents. Other dignitaries on the dais were Joseph Mechirath, the principal of The Yenepoya School, Mishria Javeed, Campus Director of The Yenepoya School.

The Registrar of Yenepoya University, Dr G Shreekumar Menon speaking on the occasion said that writing a book and publishing it a noble but challenging task which really needs encouragement from the society.

Another guest Head of Chair in Islamic Studies & Research at Yenepoya University, Dr Javed Jamil said that literature has contributed tremendously in shaping the society.

Good number of students, teachers and literary enthusiasts witnessed the book release ceremony. Shirley compered the program which started with a prayer by the student choir.

Labyrinths of Emotions is an anthology of poems written by Mafazah, a 11th grade student that spans over a variety of subjects including social issues, mental health and general struggles faced by adolescents.

Mafazah is the daughter of Sharafuddin B S and Sameena Afshan. She spent her childhood and completed her primary education in Kuwait then joined The Yenepoya School to continue her high School studies. She has shown keen interest in English literature from her childhood and is a multi-talented child with interest in fine art and public speaking as well.

The publisher has urged the people to encourage the young talent by purchasing her books. You may contact The Yenepoya School (9980248239 Mushtaq) for the books.

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Yaseen Baig
 - 
Sunday, 7 Jan 2018

I have read some of her poems. Very meaningful, sober, and composed in beautiful English.  She is an asset in the society and English language. She deserves appreciation and encouragement. I wish her all the best. Congratulations!

Muhammed Ali Uchil
 - 
Saturday, 6 Jan 2018

Great talent, grooming of this young talent is needed. Congratulations Mafazah & Proud parents

 

May Allah bless you

 

Mohan
 - 
Friday, 5 Jan 2018

All the best for your future ventures

Sukesh
 - 
Friday, 5 Jan 2018

Congratulations sis. God bless you

Viren Kotian
 - 
Friday, 5 Jan 2018

Congratulations Ms Mafaza. I have read some of yours poems in the past. Nice to see a handful of Muslim women doing wonderful jobs in various fields. God bless u.

Yaseen Baig
 - 
Friday, 5 Jan 2018

Masha Allah!

 

Congratulations!

Dr.Shafeeq
 - 
Friday, 5 Jan 2018

MashaAllah Mabrooookkk

 

Need to encourage such wonderful talents

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May 30,2020

Bengaluru, May 30: A city corporator in Bengaluru was sent into quarantine on Saturday after he tested positive for the coronavirus infection, officials said.

"Yes, I have tested positive," Padarayanapura municipal ward corporator Imran Pasha told some news channels.

The JDS corporator said he would quarantine himself as per the regulations.

The entire area where Pasha lives was cordoned off.

Health workers reached there in an ambulance and gave him a personal protection gear to wear and he was taken to a designated hospital.

Reacting to the development, Karnataka Revenue Minister R Ashoka claimed Pasha hardly paid heed to the COVID-19 regulations.

"He rushes to all those places wherever there are positive cases...," Ashoka told reporters.

Padarayanapura was declared as a containment zone earlier with a few cases coming to the fore.

It was in this area where some policemen and health workers were attacked when they went to quarantine a few primary and secondary contacts of a COVID-19 patient about a month ago.

Following the incident, about 125 people were arrested, and later quarantined after a few of them tested positive.

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July 29,2020

Dubai, Jul 29: Muslim pilgrims on Wednesday begin the annual Haj, downsized this year as the Saudi hosts strive to prevent a coronavirus outbreak during the five-day pilgrimage.

The Haj, one of the five pillars of Islam and a must for able-bodied Muslims at least once in their lifetime, is usually one of the world's largest religious gatherings.

But this year only up to 10,000 people already residing in the Kingdom will participate in the ritual, a tiny fraction of the 2.5 million pilgrims from around the world that attended last year.

"There are no security-related concerns in this pilgrimage, but (downsizing) is to protect pilgrims from the danger of the pandemic," said Khalid bin Qarar Al Harbi, Saudi Arabia's director of public security.

Pilgrims will be required to wear masks and observe social distancing during a series of religious rites that are completed over five days in the holy city of Makkah and its surroundings in western Saudi Arabia.

Those selected to take part in the Haj were subject to temperature checks and placed in quarantine as they began trickling into Makkah at the weekend.

State media showed health workers sanitising their luggage, and some pilgrims reported being given electronic wristbands to allow authorities to monitor their whereabouts.

Workers, clutching brooms and disinfectant, were seen cleaning the area around the Kaaba, the structure at the centre of the Grand Mosque draped in gold-embroidered cloth towards which Muslims around the world pray.

Haj authorities have cordoned off the Holy Kaaba this year, saying pilgrims will not be allowed to touch it, to limit the chances of infection.

They also reported setting up multiple health facilities, mobile clinics and ambulances to cater to the pilgrims.

Saudi authorities said only around 1,000 pilgrims residing in the Kingdom would be permitted for the Haj. Some 70 per cent of the pilgrims are foreigners residing in the Kingdom, while the rest will be Saudi citizens, authorities said.

All worshippers were required to be tested for coronavirus before arriving in the holy city of Makkah and will also have to quarantine after the pilgrimage as the number of cases in the Kingdom nears 270,000.

They were given elaborate amenity kits that include sterilised pebbles for a stoning ritual, disinfectants, masks, a prayer rug and the Ihram, a seamless white garment worn by pilgrims, according to a Haj ministry programme document.

"I did not expect, among millions of Muslims, to be blessed with approval," Emirati pilgrim Abdullah Al Kathiri said in a video released by the Saudi media ministry.

"It is an indescribable feeling... especially since it is my first pilgrimage."

The Haj ministry said non-Saudi residents of the Kingdom from around 160 countries competed in the online selection process but it did not say how many people applied.

Despite the pandemic, many pilgrims consider it safer to participate in this year's ritual without the usual colossal crowds cramming into tiny religious sites, which make it a logistical nightmare and a health hazard.

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February 16,2020

Bengaluru, Feb 16: Deputy chief minister Laxman Savadi’s election to the lone vacant council seat, for which a bypoll has been called, is only a formality as the only other candidate in the contest, independent BR Anil Kumar, dropped out on Saturday.

Kumar conveyed his decision to council secretary and returning officer Vishalakshmi. He decided to withdraw from the February 17 bypoll after failing to get support from Congress and JD(S) legislators.

The bypoll was necessitated after sitting member Rizwan Arshad of Congress resigned as he moved to the legislative assembly as an MLA. Rizwan won the Shivajinagar bypoll in December last year.

“Since the notification on candidates in the fray, after the last date of withdrawal, has already been published, irrespective of any candidate’s retirement, the election has to be conducted,” an official said.

Savadi’s victory was always assured as BJP has 119 members in the House.

Still, Ramanagara BJP district president Rudresh and MP BY Raghavendra reportedly approached Kumar, urging him to withdraw. Kumar, however, denied that he was persuaded by BJP.

“I entered the fray thinking secular parties and likeminded MLAs will support me, but that didn’t happen, so I decided to retire,”he said.

A section of Congress and JD(S) politicians, led by former minister HD Revanna, had persuaded Kumar to enter the contest with the hope that disgruntlement among some BJP legislators over Savadi’s promotion as the deputy CM would result in an upset.

Former chief minister HD Kumaraswamy also offered to support Kumar. Siddaramaiah of Congress refused to do the same. Congress and JD(S) did not field any candidates of their own as they don’t have the requisite numbers in the House.

Savadi must get elected to the council before February 20, otherwise he will lose his cabinet role. According to rules, a person who is not a member of either House should get elected within six months after becoming a minister. Savadi took oath on August 20 last year.

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