M’luru: Workshop on project selection, AI-based literature review, funding schemes held at BIT
Mangaluru: A workshop on “Project Selection, Literature Review Using AI Tools and Funding Schemes” was organised by the Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering at Bearys Institute of Technology, Mangalore, in association with the IQAC R&D Cell and the BIT IEEE student branch on March 16, 2026, at the International Seminar Hall.
The event was held under the patronage of Director Dr. S I Manjur Basha, who addressed the gathering and highlighted the importance of research and innovation in engineering education. The workshop began at 10:30 AM with technical sessions led by resource persons Dr. Imran Mokashi, Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, and Dr. Altamashuddin Khan Nadeemallah, Head of the Department of Civil Engineering.
Dr. Imran Mokashi initiated the session by explaining various funding schemes available for student projects and research initiatives. He spoke about government grants, institutional support, and private funding opportunities, and guided students on proposal writing, documentation, and the process of approaching funding agencies. He also explained how to prepare effective project proposals to secure financial support.
Dr. Altamashuddin Khan conducted a session on the use of AI-powered tools for literature review. He demonstrated the use of tools such as ChatGPT and other research assistance platforms, showing students how to identify relevant research papers, analyse trends, and organise information from multiple sources.
The workshop saw the participation of 85 students from Mechanical, Civil, ECE, and AI&DS Engineering departments, along with three faculty members.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks. 
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Online fraud: Hotel chef from Udupi cheated of over Rs 1 lakh by WhatsApp contact
Udupi: Udupi City Police have registered a case of online fraud after a 62-year-old hotel chef was allegedly cheated of Rs 1.13 lakh by a woman who befriended him on WhatsApp, claiming to be based in London.
The victim, identified as Pandu Kariappa Poojary, a resident of Kuthpadi in Udupi, was working at a hotel in Mangaluru.
He reportedly came into contact with a woman identifying herself as Emilda William on WhatsApp. During their interactions, she told Poojary that she planned to start a cosmetics and hotel business in India and would meet him during a visit to Mangaluru.
On April 7, Emilda sent Poojary a flight ticket from London to Delhi via WhatsApp. The following day, Poojary received a phone call from a woman who informed him that Emilda had arrived at Delhi airport carrying a demand draft worth Rs 5 crore along with other items. The caller allegedly asked him to pay Rs 70,000.
Subsequently, Poojary also received a call from Emilda, who was reportedly crying and spoke about the situation. Believing the claims, he transferred a total of Rs 1,13,300 in phases using a scanner. He later realised that he had been cheated.
