Mangaluru: BIT, BEADS inaugurate six-day second online International Carbon Neutral conference
Bearys Institute of Technology, Mangalore, and Bearys Enviro-Architecture Design School has inaugurated the second online International Carbon Neutral Conference on 6th August 2020. The six days mega event Titled “Sustainable Urban Development, Resource conservation & Food Security” (SURF-2020). The event began with the invocation of Almighty.
The BIT Principal, Dr. S.I Manjur Basha welcomed the gathering from International Conference Hall at 10:30 AM. In his speech, he has highlighted the environmental changes and their challenges. Followed by the presidential address by Chairman, Bearys Group, Mr. Syed Mohamed Beary, quoted “Every human activity upon assessment points towards the damage done to nature”. Hence, he stressed on the journal papers should contain the practical solution to the problem faced by society and industry.
He also wished great success for the conference and requested for active participation and feedback to make the next episode even better. He urged the people to extend helping hand to deserving people during this pandemic.
Ar. Ashok LP Mendonca, convener SURF-2020 gave the overall program flow for all six days also spoke about the three webinars conducted. On topics of “Making Slums Livable”, “Online Education- Prospects & Challenges” and “Emergent Architecture & Technologies” conducted on 16th July, 24th July, and 30th July respectively.
Dr. Abdullah Gubbi, Publication Chair gave the statistics about the papers and posters received. He also mentioned the participation from eleven countries across the globe. Dr. Aziz Mustafa, Director BIT-Polytechnic gave the vote of thanks followed by the paper presentation.
A total of forty-nine papers were presented on day one. The ITES head Prof. Afsar Baig M was also present during the inauguration. The program was witnessed by all the Heads of various departments, all Teaching, and non-teaching staff. The master of ceremony for the inauguration was Prof. Ankita Bekal, Faculty of BIT.
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KSRTC to run 1000 special services to clear X'mas rush
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation will operate 1000 additional special services in view of the Christmas festival.
In addition to the existing schedule, the special services will run on 19.12.2025, 20.12.2025 and 24.12.2025. Further, special buses will be operated from various places of intra & Interstate places to Bengaluru on 26.12.2025 & 28.12.2025.
Special buses will be exclusively operated from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station to Dharmastala, Kukkesubramanya, Shivamogga, Hassan, Mangaluru, Kundapura, Shringeri, Horanadu, Davangere, Hubbali, Dharwad, Belagavi, Vijayapura, Gokarna, Sirsi, Karwar, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Ballari, Koppala, Yadgir, Bidar, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Hyderabad and other places.
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Special buses from Mysuru Road Bus Station will be exclusively operated towards Mysuru, Hunsur, Piriyapatna, Virajpet, Kushalanagar, Madikeri.
The corporation has also announced a discount of 5 per cent on the fare if four or more passengers book tickets under a single reservation. A discount of 10 per cent will be extended on return journey tickets if onward and return tickets are booked simultaneously.
In addition to the above, special buses will be operated from all Taluk/District Bus Stands in the jurisdiction of KSRTC based on the traffic needs.
