Mechanical Engineering Students Association organises skill development workshop for students of BIT
Mangaluru: The Mechanical Engineering Students Association (MESA), in collaboration with the Institutions Innovation Council (IIC) of Beary Institute of Technology (BIT), successfully organized a workshop on "Entrepreneurship, Skill, Attitude, and Behavior Development" on February 22, 2024, at the International Seminar Hall, BIT.
The workshop began with the welcome address delivered by Dr. Vasantha Kumar, Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering followed by the Presidential address, which was delivered by Dr. SI Manjur Basha, Principal of BIT.
Rajarama C.G., CEO of Ecobliss, counseled the students and motivated them to envision themselves as entrepreneurs who have a commitment to serving the community and nation. He shared his experiences in establishing Ecobliss, the first industry to introduce arecanut leaf plates to European markets. Rajarama, a mechanical engineer, inspired students from Mechanical Engineering and other branches to develop their technical skills and adopt a service-oriented attitude.
Donson D’Souza, Chief Operating Officer and Client Relations at Blackfrog Technologies Private Limited, interacted with the attendees, sharing his experiences in research and development that led to the creation of "The Portable Medical-Grade Refrigerator," which is used to store and transport vaccination supplies and organs. He advised the students to cultivate a diligent work ethic towards their dreams and aspirations.
Dr. Imran Mokashi, the IIC President and Convener of BIT, was the coordinator of the workshop, while Mr. Shahejahan from the Mechanical Engineering Department served as the master of ceremony.
The vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. Sandeep Nambiar S.
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South African police arrest suspect in mass shooting that killed 12, including 3 children
Johannesburg (AP): A 32-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with a mass shooting which claimed the lives of 12 people including three children at an unlicensed pub earlier this month, South African police said on Monday.
The man is suspected of being one of the three people who opened fire on patrons in a pub at Saulsville township, west of South Africa's capital Pretoria, killing 12 people including three children aged 3, 12 and 16.
At least 13 people were also injured during the attack, whose motive remains unknown.
According to the police, the suspect was arrested on Sunday while traveling to Botlokwa in Limpopo province, more than 340 km from where the mass shooting took place on Dec 6.
An unlicensed firearm believed to have been used during the attack was recovered from the suspect's vehicle.
“The 32-year-old suspect was intercepted by Limpopo Tracking Team on the R101 Road in Westenburg precinct. During the arrest, the team recovered an unlicensed firearm, a hand gun, believed to have been used in the commission of the multiple murders. The firearm will be taken to the Forensic Science Laboratory for ballistic analysis,” police said in statement.
The suspect was arrested on the same day that another mass shooting at a pub took place in the Bekkersdal township, west of Johannesburg, in which nine people were killed and 10 wounded when unknown gunmen opened fire on patrons.
Police have since launched a search for the suspects.
South Africa has one of the highest homicide rates in the world and recorded more than 26,000 homicides in 2024 — an average of more than 70 a day. Firearms are by far the leading cause of death in homicides.
The country of 62 million people has relatively strict gun ownership laws, but many killings are committed with illegal guns, according to authorities.
According to police, mass shootings at unlicensed bars are becoming a serious problem. Police shut down more than 11,000 illegal taverns between April and September this year and arrested more than 18,000 people for involvement in illegal liquor sales.
