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To improve and raise the academic levels of Muslim students, Students Islamic Organisation of India (SIO), Karnataka Zone every year felicitates the Muslim Topper of SSLC with the MAULANA AFZAL HUSSAIN AWARD. This year we have included PUC course to further encourage a large segment of students.

A cash Prize of Rs. 5000/- and a memento will be awarded to the topper who has scored the highest percentage of marks in the academic year 2009-10 annual examinations conducted by Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board & Pre University Board, Bangalore.

SIO Karnataka Zone requests all the Muslim students of Urdu, Kannada and English medium of all streams like Science, Commerce and Arts to send the Xerox copy of their marks card attested by the Head of the institution with their complete postal address & contact number and by superscribing the envelope AFZAL HUSSAIN AWARD to the SIO zonal office by 10th June 2010

Address : SIO of India, Karnataka Zone,
#7, SRK Garden, Behind Masjid-E-Husna
Jayanagar (E), Bangalore-560041.

Last Date for receipt of applications: 10th June 2010.

For more details contact:
Ph: 080-26646861, 30227270
Email: siokarzone@gmail.com

Educational Awareness Campaign:

This year Students Islamic Organization of India, Karnataka Zone has decided to observe the Educational Awareness Campaign on the theme “Awake, Educate and Change” from 23rdth to 31st May 2010.

To ‘Awake’ the Masses is the initial process to accomplish some Change in any domain. .The ‘Change’ is rule of the universe. Whole humanity is looking forward for the positive and constructive change in all the aspects of the life. SIO believes that the education plays a pivotal role in bringing the desired change. The prime focus of this year’s campaign will be to struggle for the’ Right to Education’ and ‘to Awake the responsible persons’ to realize the multi-faceted problems of educational backwardness or illiteracy. By making them realize and aware of the need of education for the CHANGE in both the personal life as well as in society, we need to proceed.

The Constitution of India states –

 Provision of free and compulsory education to all children up to the age of fourteen years

 Education, in general, is the concurrent responsibility of the Union and the States.

But due to some loop-holes in the educational administration and low-awareness among the people, it has not achieved the desired results. Unfortunately, due to irreverent attitude of the certain officials in the government and lack of awareness about the importance of education among the parents have resulted in tardy progress and lack of positive contribution. Crores of rupees are sanctioned by the government and many schemes were granted, if these were effectively utilized, we would have found our levels of education and literacy gone up.

Education is not just gaining knowledge; it should inculcate Ethical, Humane and Moral values which are the primary values of the society to be healthy and growing in stature. Today middle income groups of the society are deprived from higher level education and poor & backward classes are deprived from even the basic and quality education, which makes them incapable to compete with others and be a part in the country’s development and progress. The responsible persons of the society due to either misinformation or out of ignorance are not concerned about the severe problem faced in our Country in the field of education.

In order to explore solutions to above problems, SIO has decided to conduct Educational Awareness Campaign throughout the state.

Objectives of the campaign will be to bring Awareness about the Right to have Free Quality Education among all sections of the society under ‘Right to Education’, To promote debate in the society about the role of Government in providing Free Quality Education, To bring Awareness among those concerned on their responsibility to Educate the masses in the society.

SIO for the past 27 years is striving by hoisting annual educational awareness campaign in order to free the society from the bane of illiteracy which is the main impediment for country’s development.

During the campaign symposium, corner meeting, survey, rally, demonstration, parents- teachers meet, VIP’s meet, toppers and excellence award, street play, drama, wall writing, guidance & counseling and other educational development programs, Information on Scholarships & Educational Schemes etc will be conducted throughout the State.

Mangalore, April 25: A marathon for peace and brotherhood was held under the auspices of Students Islamic Organisation (SIO) on Sunday, April 25.

U T Khader, MLA, flagged off the event. Speaking on the occasion, he lauded the initiative of SIO and stated that such events should be held more and more so that the summer vacations of children are utilized for constructive purposes. Besides, he also said that change in the society is brought about from the efforts of the students rather than politicians.

Around 700 boys between the age group of 11-14 years participated in the event. Students ran a distance of about 4 kms covering Balmatta, Jyothi, Hampankatta, RTO, before culminating their run at Nehru Maidan football stadium.

Adil, Bengre High School, won the first prize comprising of Rs. 1,500, a certificate and a trophy. . Ameen, Kanachur Public School, Deralakatte, won the second place that is Rs 1,000, a certificate and a trophy. Third prize that is Rs.500, a certificate, and a trophy, went to Anush, Canara High School. U T Khader, MLA, gave away the prizes to the winners.

Infosys Scholarship for Poor Students who completed 10th std.-Pls. Read & Forward to benefit the needy

Dear Friends,

If you have come across any bright students coming from poor financial background who have finished their 10th standard this year (April 2009-2010) and scored more than 80%, please ask them to contact the NGO-Prerana (supported by Infosys foundation). The NGO is conducting a written test and those who clear the test will be eligible for financial help for their further studies.
Please ask the students to contact the people mentioned below to get the form

Mrs. Saraswati (9900906338)
#580, Shubhakar ,
44th cross,1st ‘A’ main road,jayanagar 7th block Bangalore

Mr. Shivkumar ( 9986630301) – Hanumanthnagar office

Ms. Bindu (9964534667 )-Yeshwantpur office

Even if you don’t know anyone, please pass on this info, someone might be in need of this help desperately

 National Secretariat of Students Islamic Organization of India (SIO) expressed deep sorrow over the death of renowned Islamic scholar Dr Israr Ahmad. The demise of such an outstanding scholar is a great loss particularly for the Islamic activism of our times. Dr Israr Ahmed shall be long remembered for his life long effort to invite young generation towards Islam through his brilliant interpretations of the Holy Qur’an. His Dars-e-Qur’an guided many lives towards true spirit of Islam as in his young days he was guided and trained by great Islamic Scholar Maulana Syed Abul Ala Maududi. His services as scholar as well as preacher of Islam would always be remembered. May Allah Almighty shower his blessings on the departed soul and give courage and fortitude to his family members and associates of his organization Tanzim-e-Islami, to bear this irreparable loss with equanimity (Ameen).

Bangalore: This Summer SIO Karnataka Zone Witnessed a 3 days Dawah Workshop held at Shanti Sadan , at R.T Nagar, B’lore on 9th , 10th & 11th April 2010.

The program began with the Recitation of Holy Quran and with the Inaugural words from Br Farukh Shaikh (Joint-Secretary, SIO Karnataka Zone).
Day 1 program was initiated by Jb Abdullah Javed(Zonal President of JIH, Karnataka & Goa) on the topic “Dawah- A Fundamental Duty”.
Soon after the Jummah Salath, program was presided by Jb Ameenul Hassan(CAC-JIH) on the topic “Representing Islam in a Pluralistic Society” followed by the Interactive Session.
In the Evening session , SIO Karnatka Zonal President Br Shaukath Ali delivered a talk on the topic
“The Shield of a Daaee”.

Next day , the delegates were taught about “Prophetic Methodology of Dawah”.

On 11th morning Video conference was organised on the topic
” Dawah Oppurtunities & Chalenges” by Jb Naseem Ghazi Live from Delhi.
Br Talah Chowdary enlightened the Delegates on the topic ” Media- The Current tool for Dawah”.
The program was concluded by Br Saadat Zaki Mulla( Secretary SIO Karnataka Zone).

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Bhatkal: With the examination season just round the corner, the power cut off has taken its toll in the Bhatkal town. The Bhatkal unit of Students Islamic Organisation of India (SIO) submitted a memorandum to the Bhatkal Assistant Commissioner Dr. Trilok Chandra demanding the decrease in the loadshedding hours, especially during the examination time.
The memorandum states that the frequent power cut is disrupting the students study hours and this may have adverse effects on their performance and further on their future. Further, it was mentioned that the district of Uttara Kannada is comparatively facing more electricity problems than the other districts.
The memorandum urges the AC to make sufficient arrangements to avoid excess loadshedding hours during the examination, so that the students can put in extra efforts to achieve success.

SIO Bhatkal President Naseef Ikkery, District Organizer Syed Qutub Barmawer,Riyaz Ron and Zia Ruknuddin were present on the occassion