Mangalore University VC Dr. P S Yadapadithaya calls on young graduates to be contributors to society
7th annual graduation day of Bearys Institute of Technology held
Mangaluru: Mangalore University Vice Chancellor, Dr. P Subramanya Yadapadithaya, called on the students and young graduates to become a constructive contributor to the society. He was addressing the newly graduated Engineers of Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT) at its 7th annual graduation day at the Mangala Auditorium of Mangalore University on Saturday, here in the city.
Dr. Yadapadithaya also had words of praise for the Chairman of Bearys Academy of Learning, Syed Mohamed Beary and congratulated him for leading the institution with discipline and exceptional educational values. “Syed Mohamed Beary is a visionary leader and has led this institution with exceptional values. I congratulate him on this” he said.
He further announced that Mangaluru University will collaborate with BIT in future as they both share a wonderful bond.
Dr. Yadapadithaya further urged the students to thrive towards building a friendly, united and peace loving society by being responsible members of the community.
Prof. B N Raghunandan, advisor to the Director of Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore presented the keynote address.
Rotarian and well-known philanthropist Ravishankar Dakoju, who has donated Rs. 100 crore to The Rotary foundation delivered a motivational talk.
Chairman of Bearys Academy of Learning, Syed Mohamed Beary in his presidential address, stressed the need to inculcate values like truth and have trust in ourselves, society and god which will lead to happiness in life.
BIT Polytechnic Director, Dr. Azeez Mustafa, Basavaraj, Purushotam, Dr, Abdullah Gubbi and others were present on the dais during the event.
BIT Principal Dr. P Mahabaleshwarappa welcomed the guests and digantaries. Dr. Mustafa Bastikodi proposed the vote of thanks. Ankitha compered the event.
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South African police arrest suspect in mass shooting that killed 12, including 3 children
Johannesburg (AP): A 32-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with a mass shooting which claimed the lives of 12 people including three children at an unlicensed pub earlier this month, South African police said on Monday.
The man is suspected of being one of the three people who opened fire on patrons in a pub at Saulsville township, west of South Africa's capital Pretoria, killing 12 people including three children aged 3, 12 and 16.
At least 13 people were also injured during the attack, whose motive remains unknown.
According to the police, the suspect was arrested on Sunday while traveling to Botlokwa in Limpopo province, more than 340 km from where the mass shooting took place on Dec 6.
An unlicensed firearm believed to have been used during the attack was recovered from the suspect's vehicle.
“The 32-year-old suspect was intercepted by Limpopo Tracking Team on the R101 Road in Westenburg precinct. During the arrest, the team recovered an unlicensed firearm, a hand gun, believed to have been used in the commission of the multiple murders. The firearm will be taken to the Forensic Science Laboratory for ballistic analysis,” police said in statement.
The suspect was arrested on the same day that another mass shooting at a pub took place in the Bekkersdal township, west of Johannesburg, in which nine people were killed and 10 wounded when unknown gunmen opened fire on patrons.
Police have since launched a search for the suspects.
South Africa has one of the highest homicide rates in the world and recorded more than 26,000 homicides in 2024 — an average of more than 70 a day. Firearms are by far the leading cause of death in homicides.
The country of 62 million people has relatively strict gun ownership laws, but many killings are committed with illegal guns, according to authorities.
According to police, mass shootings at unlicensed bars are becoming a serious problem. Police shut down more than 11,000 illegal taverns between April and September this year and arrested more than 18,000 people for involvement in illegal liquor sales.
