BIT student Muhammad Humaid felicitated for excellence in Karate
Mangaluru: Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT), Mangaluru, felicitated Muhammad Humaid, a second-year Mechanical Engineering student, in recognition of his outstanding achievements in Karate at the state, national, and university levels.
The felicitation ceremony was held in the presence of Dr. S. I. Manjur Basha, Campus Director, Bearys Group of Institutions, Innoli, Mangaluru; Dr. Kamalakannan C, Principal, BIT; and Ansar, Physical Director. They congratulated the student for bringing laurels to the institution through his consistent sporting excellence.
Muhammad Humaid secured first place in the VTU State-Level Karate Tournament held at RV Institute of Technology and Management on November 1, 2025. He has also been selected to represent VTU Belagavi at the All India Inter-University South West Zone Karate Championships.
Adding to his accolades, he won first place in both Kata and Kumite at the 2nd National-Level Karate Championships conducted at the Bhatkal Shotokan Karate Institute on December 21, 2025.
During the academic year 2024–25, Humaid had earlier secured first place in the VTU State-Level Karate Championships and represented VTU Belagavi at the All India Inter-University South West Zone Karate Championships held in Bhopal, where he secured eighth place.
He further showcased a commendable performance at the All India Inter-University Karate Championships conducted at Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana.
The management and faculty of BIT applauded his dedication, discipline, and sporting spirit, and wished him continued success in future national and international competitions.
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Ramzan fasts to begin in India from Thursday
New Delhi (PTI): Ramzan fasts will begin on Thursday in India as the crescent moon marking the start of the fasting month was sighted in various parts of the country on Wednesday.
After the sighting of the moon, the holy month begins and for the next 30 days, Muslims fast from dawn to dusk.
Shahi Imam of Chandni Chowk's Fatehpuri mosque Maulana Mufti Mukarram Ahmed announced that the crescent moon was sighted and the month of fasting will start from February 19.
Naib Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid Syed Shaban Bukhari also declared that the moon was sighted.
During this month, a special prayer called Taraweeh are offered in mosques in the evening. In this prayer, the entire Quran is recited and it continues till the sighting of the Eid moon.
Mufti Mukarram has appealed to the Muslim community to "pray as much as possible for the well-being of the 140 crore people of the country".
