Mangaluru: The IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) BIT Student chapter was inaugurated at the International Seminar Hall on Bearys Knowledge Campus on Thursday.

The inaugural ceremony commenced with the watering of plant by the dignitaries.

Dr Abdullah Gubbi, HOD-ECE, BIT-Mangalore welcomed the gathering.

Dr S I Manjur Basha, principal, BIT, who gave the introductory address, said, “The goal of the IEEE chapter is to bring technology for the betterment of humanity”.

The session began with chief guest Dr Poornalatha, associate professor, I&CT Department, MIT, and chairperson of IEEE, Mangaluru Subsection, highlighting the benefits of the new chapter to students.

Guest of honor Dr Mohit P Tahiliani, assistant professor, Department of CSE, NITK- Suratkal, spoke on industry-oriented opportunities for the student members and non-members.

Ashwini Holla, Department of ECE, Canada Engineering College, Mangaluru, shared the experiences of various student members across the world, emphasizing on the importance of networking.

Dr U C Niranjan, president of BMESI, former chairperson of IEEE- Mangalore Subsection, spoke on "Applications of Embedded System", followed by an interactive talk with the students.

Prof Umme Najma, assistant professor, Department of CSE, proposed the vote of thanks. Salma N, student of the ECE Branch, was the master of ceremony.

Students of various Engineering branches and Bachelor of Computer Application attended the inaugural program.

 

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Bengaluru (PTI): Four engineering students were allegedly held captive and robbed of Rs 1.5 lakh while returning after having biryani at a popular food joint on the outskirts of the city, police said on Tuesday.

The incident occurred on December 21 when the students were returning on two-wheelers from an early morning trip to an eatery in Hoskote, they said.

One of the accused has been arrested, and efforts are on to nab the remaining suspects, police said.

According to the police, the students are from a private college in Bagalur. While returning from the eatery, they were allegedly intercepted near a toll plaza by a gang of men, who thrashed them and took away their mobile phones and two-wheelers.

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The gang allegedly took the students to a shed near Medahalli, held them captive, and robbed them. The assailants allegedly took Rs 40,000 in cash and transferred Rs 1.10 lakh from the victims’ bank accounts, a senior police officer said.

However, the students later got their vehicles back, he said.

Based on a complaint lodged by one of the students, a case has been registered at Avalahalli police station under sections related to kidnapping and dacoity. Further investigation is underway, police said.