BIT Polytechnic holds orientation program for new students
Mangaluru: Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT) Polytechnic organised an orientation program on July 9, 2025, to welcome its new batch of students. The event was held on campus and aimed at introducing students to the academic environment and opportunities available during their diploma studies.
The program featured talks by faculty and invited guests who shared practical insights and guidance for the students. Chief guest Rajendra Mertha spoke about the need for skill-based education and the importance of integrating multidisciplinary approaches to prepare students for the demands of the 21st century.
Dr. S. I. Manjur Basha, Principal, explained the focus of the diploma program at BIT, describing it as a hands-on and application-based course. He also mentioned opportunities for diploma students to pursue lateral entry into BE programs or find employment within the Bearys Group. Dr. Aziz Musthafa provided an overview of the institute’s history and highlighted how polytechnic courses help students prepare for the workforce.
The program began with a welcome address by Prof. Prithviraj, followed by a vote of thanks from Prof. Afshan Tarannum. A prayer was led by Rachana Naseeha and Nafeesathul Misriya, and the guests were introduced by Prof. Malashree. The event was anchored by Nuthana Prasad and Chittaranjan Poojari.
The orientation concluded with an interactive session, offering students a better understanding of their academic path and the support systems in place at the institution.
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Goa nightclub blaze: Three senior government officials suspended
Panaji (PTI) Three senior officials of the Goa government, including the then Director of Panchayat, were suspended on Sunday in connection with the nightclub fire tragedy for their role in allowing the facility to start operations in 2023, a senior officer said.
A massive fire tore through the nightclub in the early hours of Sunday, claiming 25 lives, including five tourists and 20 staff members.
The suspended officials include Siddhi Tushar Harlankar, who was then Director of Panchayat, Dr Shamila Monteiro, who was then Member Secretary of the Goa State Pollution Control Board, and Raghuvir Bagkar, then Secretary of Village Panchayat Arpora-Nagoa.
They are held responsible for giving permission to 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub at Arpora to start its operations in 2023, a senior officer said.
Police questioned Roshan Redkar, the sarpanch of Arpora-Nagoa Panchayat, who had issued a trade licence to the club.
