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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Minor girl kidnapped and raped; main accused and two cafe owners held
Latur (PTI): A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped by an 18-year-old man in Latur, leading to the arrest of the main accused and owners of two cafes where the crime occurred on December 4, police said on Saturday.
Police traced the girl within hours of registering the complaint. The accused, identified as Rihan Gulab Shaikh, was arrested based on the girl's complaint. Two others are owners of two cafes where the crime occurred, police said.
Police registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, an official said.
