National Energy Conservation Week 2024 Concludes at BIT with Enthusiastic Participation
Mangalore, January 7, 2025: The National Energy Conservation Week 2024 celebration at Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT) concluded on January 7, 2025. The week-long event, aimed at promoting awareness about sustainable energy practices, featured a range of engaging activities and garnered enthusiastic participation from students and faculty.
The celebrations commenced on December 31, 2024, with insightful invited talks. Prof. Dr. Sardar Islam from Australia delivered a session on "Energy Conservation and Digitization of Energy Technologies," while Prof. John Valder spoke about "Alternate Energies and Renewable Energy Sources." These sessions set the tone for a week dedicated to energy awareness and innovation. The overall coordinator for the event was Dr. Abdullah Gubbi, HOD-ECE.
A highlight of the event was the walkathon on January 2, 2025, which saw participation from approximately 500 students, emphasizing the importance of conserving energy through collective action.
Throughout the week, students showcased their talents and ideas through a series of thought-provoking activities. The debate on energy conservation sparked lively discussions, with participants presenting diverse perspectives on sustainable energy solutions and the role of technology and policy in achieving them.
The poster presentation allowed students to visually communicate innovative ideas, using creative designs to highlight the urgency and methods of energy conservation. The speech competition offered a platform for eloquent participants to share their insights and inspire others, focusing on practical steps and the broader impact of energy efficiency in everyday life.
The valedictory ceremony on January 7 marked the culmination of the week’s events. Certificates and accolades were distributed to winners of various competitions, acknowledging their creativity and dedication to the cause of energy conservation. The event succeeded in fostering a sense of responsibility and inspiring innovative ideas for a sustainable future.
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KSRTC to run 1000 special services to clear Christmas rush
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation will operate 1000 additional special services in view of the Christmas festival.
In addition to the existing schedule, the special services will run on 19.12.2025, 20.12.2025 and 24.12.2025. Further, special buses will be operated from various places of intra & Interstate places to Bengaluru on 26.12.2025 & 28.12.2025.
Special buses will be exclusively operated from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station to Dharmastala, Kukkesubramanya, Shivamogga, Hassan, Mangaluru, Kundapura, Shringeri, Horanadu, Davangere, Hubbali, Dharwad, Belagavi, Vijayapura, Gokarna, Sirsi, Karwar, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Ballari, Koppala, Yadgir, Bidar, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Hyderabad and other places.
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Special buses from Mysuru Road Bus Station will be exclusively operated towards Mysuru, Hunsur, Piriyapatna, Virajpet, Kushalanagar, Madikeri.
The corporation has also announced a discount of 5 per cent on the fare if four or more passengers book tickets under a single reservation. A discount of 10 per cent will be extended on return journey tickets if onward and return tickets are booked simultaneously.
In addition to the above, special buses will be operated from all Taluk/District Bus Stands in the jurisdiction of KSRTC based on the traffic needs.
