BEM institutions gearing to celebrate 175th year

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September 6, 2013

Mangalore, Sep 6: First school of Dakshina Kannada, Basel Evangelical Mission Educational Institutions popularly known as B.E.M. Educational Institutes located on Mission High School road, Mangalore is getting ready for 175th year's anniversary celebrations.

BEM educational institute was started by German Christian missionaries in the year 1838, located at Mission High school road, Mangalore is going to start its 175th year celebrations in Institutes centenary hall on 7 September at 10.30 onwards.

MLA of Mangalore South Constituency, J R Lobo will host the celebration flag and Joint Director, College of Teacher Education; Philomena Lobo is going to inaugurate formal function. Dr M Mohan Alva of Alvas education foundation will unveil the 175 years celebration logo and Rev Dr Hannibal R Cabral of Karnataka Theological College, Mangalore will launch the institution website.

Walter J Maben, President, Celebrations Committee of BEM education institutes briefing press here on Thursday said that, “School started with English medium teaching and now students being taught in Kannada and institute has total of 483 students. Since 1918 the institute management is looked after by Indians”, he said.

Speaking about the celebration he expressed, “More than 50 percent of institute building was built during 18th century and managed by BEM. Now we planned for 175 years celebration and it will conclude in January 2014. After the inauguration of celebration year every month there will be cultural programs, competitions, sports competition and other events”, he said.

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The complaint, lodged by Ali’s grieving brother, accuses these individuals of driving him to despair through relentless blackmail and false accusations, ultimately leading him to take the tragic step.

In the early hours of Sunday, Ali left his home at 3 am, heading towards Suratkal, perhaps seeking some solace. A minor accident occurred when his car collided with a private bus near MCF. Despite the mishap, he offered a heartfelt apology to the bus driver and conductor—a gesture that now echoes with the pain of his unspoken struggles. After the collision, Ali made a U-turn near Panambur circle, driving back towards Kulur bridge, where his journey came to a sorrowful end.

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