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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Sanjay Raut demands re-election, alleges irregularities in EVMs during Maharashtra polls
Mumbai, Nov 25: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday demanded a re-election in Maharashtra using ballot papers, claiming there were irregularities with the electronic voting machines (EVMs).
Talking to reporters, Raut alleged several complaints about EVMs malfunctioning and questioned the integrity of the recently held elections.
The BJP-led Mahayuti won 230 out of 288 seats in the assembly elections, while the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi managed 46 seats, with Shiv Sena (UBT) winning just 20 out of 95 seats it contested.
"We have received nearly 450 complaints regarding EVMs. Despite raising objections repeatedly, no action has been taken on these issues. How can we say these elections were conducted fairly? Hence, I demand that the results be set aside and elections be held again using ballot papers," Raut said.
Citing some instances, he said a candidate in Nashik reportedly received only four votes despite having 65 votes from his family, while in Dombivli, discrepancies were found in EVM tallies, and election officials refused to acknowledge the objections.
The Sena (UBT) leader also questioned the credibility of the landslide victories of some candidates, saying, "What revolutionary work have they done to receive more than 1.5 lakh votes? Even leaders who recently switched parties have become MLAs. This raises suspicions. For the first time, a senior leader like Sharad Pawar has expressed doubts about EVMs, which cannot be ignored."
Asked about the MVA's poor performance in the elections, Raut rejected the idea of blaming a single individual.
"We fought as a united MVA. Even a leader like Sharad Pawar, who commands immense respect in Maharashtra, faced defeat. This shows that we need to analyse the reasons behind the failure. One of the reasons is EVM irregularities and the misuse of the system, unconstitutional practices, and even judicial decisions left unresolved by Justice Chandrachud," he said.
Raut stressed that though internal differences might have existed within the MVA, the failure was collective.
He also accused the Mahayuti of conducting the elections in an unfair manner.
"I cannot call the elections fair given the numerous reports of discrepancies in EVMs, mismatched numbers, and vote irregularities across the state," Raut said.
