Mangaluru: The second season of the Gully Premiere League Kandak, cricket tournament was inaugurated on Friday evening here at Kandak locality in the city.

The under-arm cricket tournament is organised in the memory of Late Sarojini Pundalika Bengre.

Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) Corporator Abdul Latif Kandak inaugurated the tournament and said the tournament paves way for communal harmony and brotherhood in the locality as people from all the communities participate and play in the league.

About 11 (7 junior and 4 senior) teams will take part in the tournament that will be played for 12 days starting Friday, Feb 3.

Speaking to the reporters after the inauguration Abdul Latif Kandak said “This is the second season of the tournament and we organize it to promote peace and brotherhood among locals of different communities. People from different communities living in Kandak have participated in this tournament this year.” He said.

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(Press Release)- Mangalore, November 28, 2024: The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT), in association with the BIT NSS, organized a Constitution Day event under the theme “My Constitution, My Pride.” The event, held at the International Seminar Hall, saw active participation from students, NSS volunteers, and faculty.

The keynote address was delivered by Prof. Pushparaj, a distinguished academic from SDM Law College, Mangalore, who highlighted the significance of constitutional principles in shaping a progressive and inclusive society.

The event commenced with a welcome address by Head of Mechanical Engineering Department Dr. Vasantha Kumar, followed by an inaugural address by Dr. S I Manjur Basha, Principal of BIT.

The ceremony featured notable activities, including the watering of a plant to symbolize growth and sustainability, the oath taking of constitution's Preamble led by Dr. Mohamed Kafeel Delvi.

The Chief Guest, Prof. Pushparaj, was introduced by Dr. Imran Mokashi,Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering.

The event was coordinated by Dr. Mohamed Kafeel Delvi, NSS Program Officer & Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering.

The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Sandeep Nambiar S, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Saifulla, a student of the 3rd Semester, Mechanical Department, served as the Master of Ceremonies, ensuring the program flowed seamlessly.

This celebration reinforced the importance of the Constitution and inspired attendees, to uphold its values in their daily lives.