Orientation Program 2025 held at Bearys Institute of Technology
Mangaluru: The Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT), in collaboration with Bearys Enviro Architecture Design School (BEADS), hosted the Orientation Program 2025 on Monday at the BIT campus to welcome the new batch of students and their parents. The event aimed to introduce the fresh entrants to the institution’s values, legacy, and academic culture.
The program began with registration, invocation, and introductory presentations about the college. A video showcasing the achievements of Bearys alumni inspired the gathering, highlighting the institution’s emphasis on academic and professional excellence.
In his welcome address, Dr. S. I. Manjur Basha, Principal of BIT, extended greetings to the newcomers. Trustee Siddique Beary, in his inaugural remarks, encouraged students to embrace entrepreneurship, urging them to consider creating startups as a means of fostering innovation and self-reliance.
The Chief Guest, K. Raju Mogaveera, K.A.S., Registrar of Mangalore University, addressed the students, stressing the importance of creativity and resilience in today’s competitive world. He said that innovative thinking and a forward-looking approach were crucial for success in academics as well as in professional life.
The ceremony also featured the felicitation of meritorious students, with Prof. Zaheer Ahmed of the Civil Engineering Department announcing the awardees. Parents present on the occasion expressed their appreciation for the institution’s commitment to providing holistic education.
The program was anchored by Mariyam Shabnum, faculty of AI & DS, while the formal vote of thanks was delivered by Ar. Khalil Razzak Shaik, Principal of BEADS.
The event concluded with the national anthem, followed by a lunch session at the Boys Hostel Mess. 
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Bengaluru: Man held for illegal sale of IPL match tickets
Bengaluru (PTI): A 49-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly illegally selling IPL match tickets at inflated prices outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium here, police said on Friday.
The Central Crime Branch (CCB) made the arrest following a tip-off during the April 15 match between RCB and LSG that tickets were being sold illegally at higher rates, they said.
Police identified the accused as Chandrashekar P, a Bengaluru resident who was working with a catering service at the stadium.
During questioning, it was found that he was reselling match tickets in black.
According to police, investigations showed that for the April 15 match, 100 tickets were bought using the names of two companies and then sold at higher prices.
In a similar case during the March 28 RCB vs CSK match, 81 tickets worth Rs 6.6 lakh were purchased under one company's name and resold at inflated rates.
Police said that during the 2026 IPL season, the accused bought 181 tickets worth Rs 17.52 lakh through a portal and sold them illegally.
The accused has been taken into custody, and further investigation is underway to identify others involved in the racket, they added.
