Mangaluru: Beary Institute of Technology, Mangaluru took a proactive step in addressing the detrimental effects of drug abuse and ragging by hosting a thought-provoking talk titled "Anti-Ragging and Drug Awareness." The event, held in the International Seminar Hall, aimed to raise awareness and foster a collective commitment to making Mangaluru a drug-free area.

The distinguished speaker, PSI Puneeth Goankar from Konaje Police Station, shared valuable insights into the consequences of drug abuse and ragging.

The event attracted a diverse audience, including students and faculty members, who gathered to join the fight against drug abuse. The atmosphere was filled with anticipation and a shared determination to tackle these issues head-on. The program commenced with a welcome address delivered by Dr. S.I. Manjur Basha, Principal of BIT.

 

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Krishnagar (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated the people of West Bengal for their massive turnout in the ongoing first phase of assembly elections, and called the vote figures so far indicative of an “overwhelming mandate for change”.

Addressing a poll rally in Krishnanagar in Nadia district, Modi asserted that violence during the assembly polls remained at a minimum in 50 years.

"Violence was kept at a minimum in the last 50 years of poll history in Bengal. The information I have received so far makes me certain that this is going to be a mandate for a change,” the PM said.

He claimed the BJP has achieved decisive victories whenever people turned up to vote in overwhelming numbers.

Bengal has recorded an average voter turnout of 62.18 per cent till 1 pm.

Reports of sporadic violence were received from some pockets of the state during the first few hours of polls in 152 assembly seats.

Taking a jibe at the ruling party over the 'jhalmuri' episode, he said while he savoured the snack, the TMC "felt the heat of chillies".

“I had 'jhalmuri' in Bengal, but it seems that the TMC leaders are feeling the heat of the chillies,” Modi said.

On his earlier promises of “six poll guarantees” for the state, the PM pledged a fresh set of 10 Modi-ki-guarantees aimed at the uplift and welfare of women and children of Bengal.

“Modi-ki-guarantee automatically means the fulfilment of those guarantees,” he said.

Modi claimed, "This time, the TMC will not even open an account in many districts of Bengal. There is a need to end TMC's mantra of supporting infiltrators that endanger our land."

“The granting of citizenship under CAA will receive a fillip after the BJP assumes power in Bengal,” the PM assured.