BIT Polytechnic hosts workshop on Microbit, Tinkercad
Mangalore: The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at BIT Polytechnic organized an engaging workshop on "Exploring Microbit and Tinkercad," drawing students and faculty eager to expand their technological skills.
The event began with a prayer session led by Rachana DC, Thameeza, and Naseeha. Ms. Shamla served as the Master of Ceremonies, Samreen, Head of the Computer Science and Engineering Department, delivered the welcome address, followed by an insightful speech from Pritvraj M., Director of BIT Polytechnic. Afrah, a faculty member, introduced the guest speaker.
The workshop was structured into two distinct sessions. The morning session delved into the world of Microbit, where participants explored various topics, including the biographies of renowned personalities, programming fundamentals, and an introduction to Microbit. Attendees engaged in hands-on projects, such as creating a dice game, developing a calculator, and measuring light intensity and temperature using Microbit.
In the afternoon, attention shifted to Tinkercad, a tool for simulating circuits. Participants learned how to blink LEDs, display information on an LCD, and use sensors for temperature and distance measurement. The session also covered 3D design, guiding attendees through designing 3D objects and preparing files for 3D printing.
The workshop concluded with a token of appreciation presented by Prof. Anjum Khan to the guest, acknowledging their valuable contribution to the event. The day's proceedings were wrapped up with a vote of thanks from Mohammed Haashim, expressing gratitude to all who made the workshop a success.
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Two injured as fire breaks out in south Mumbai hotel kitchen
Mumbai (PTI): Two persons suffered injuries after a fire broke out in the kitchen of a hotel in south Mumbai on Sunday afternoon, civic officials said.
The incident occurred around 4.30 pm at the Colaba Social Bar and Restaurant located on Boman Beharam Marg behind the Taj Hotel, they said.
A fire erupted in the kitchen area of the hotel located in the basement of a five-storey building, a civic official said.
The fire brigade sent a team to the spot and brought the blaze under control by 4.56 pm.
Two persons sustained injuries in the accident. One of them, Sunil Singh (28), suffered five per cent burns and took discharge against medical advice, while the other victim, Subrat Barai (35), has been admitted to Saint George Hospital with 15 per cent burns.
Barai is said to be in a stable condition, officials said, adding that the cause of the fire is being ascertained.
