Mangaluru: "Innobyte-23" one-day workshop on IoT held at BIT
Mangaluru: BIT-IEEE student branch, in collaboration with IEEE MSS, hosted the "Innobytes-23" one-day Hands-on IoT workshop at the International Seminar Hall on December 4, 2023.
Dr. Abdullah Gubbi, the Branch Counselor of BIT-IEEE Student Branch, welcomed attendees and spoke about the workshop's objective of providing practical knowledge and hands-on experience in the field of the Internet of Things (IoT).
During his welcome address, Dr. Gubbi highlighted the importance of staying updated with technological advancements, particularly in the rapidly evolving landscape of IoT. He encouraged participants to capitalize on the learning opportunities presented by the workshop.
The keynote address was delivered by Dr. SI Manjur Basha, Principal of BIT-Mangalore, who provided insights into the transformative power of IoT across various industries, highlighting its potential to drive innovation.
Prof. Ashwini Holla, Chief Guest and IEEE Women in Engineering Chair Elect, was a notable presence at the event. She spoke about the benefits of IEEE membership, encouraging students to actively participate in competitions for skill enhancement. Prof. Holla emphasized the role of organizations like IEEE in providing collaborative and knowledge-sharing environments.
Salma Nadaf, a student of Electronics and Communication Engineering, served as the Master of Ceremonies (MC) for the event. Prof. Umme Najma from the Computer Science and Engineering department delivered the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to the speakers, organizers, and participants.
The workshop concluded at 4:30 PM in the Mobile Application Lab.
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Christmas decorations vandalised by VHP activists at school in Nalbari; Tension in area
Nalbari: Tension prevailed in the Panigaon area of Nalbari district on December 24 after members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal allegedly entered the premises of St Mary’s School and vandalised materials prepared for Christmas celebrations.
According to local sources, activists of the VHP and Bajrang Dal entered the school campus ahead of Christmas and raised slogans inside the premises. It is alleged that Christmas-related decorations and materials kept within the school compound were damaged and set on fire.
Eyewitnesses said that members of the Bajrang Dal were the first to enter the campus, during which they allegedly raised slogans such as “Jai Shri Ram,” “Jai Hindu Rashtra,” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” and burnt items prepared for Christmas celebrations. The incident created panic among local residents and led to concerns over law and order in the area. No injuries have been reported so far.
The incident comes amid reports of similar acts in Nalbari town in recent days, where Christmas decorations displayed at several commercial establishments were allegedly set on fire.
Reacting to the incident, fact-checker Mohammed Zubair said on social media that VHP and Bajrang Dal activists entered St Mary’s School on Christmas Eve, raised slogans and destroyed Christmas decorations. His post drew attention to the incident and sparked wider discussion online.
Police have not yet issued an official statement on the incident. Further details are awaited.
On Christmas Eve, Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal goons entered St. Mary’s School in Panigaon, Nalbari, chanting slogans like “Jai Shri Ram” and “Jai Hindu Rashtra.” They destroyed and set fire to all Christmas decorations prepared at the school. pic.twitter.com/LQHV7FWUvz
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) December 24, 2025
