Outsourced civic workers in Mangaluru to go on strike from Wednesday
Mangaluru, Jan 31: All outsourced workers of local administrative bodies in Karnataka will go on an indefinite strike from February 1, demanding regularisation of their services in a phased manner on the lines of municipal workers.
Outsourced workers of all 330 local bodies in the state, including drivers of garbage transporting vehicles, water supply helpers, loaders, cleaners and drainage workers, will take part in the protest, B K Annappa, convenor of the coastal division of Karnataka state association of outsourced workers of local administrative bodies, said in a statement here.
The government has done injustice to over 15,000 people who are working as outsourced workers in various local administrative bodies by depriving them of various facilities, he alleged.
As part of the protest, the workers will stop water supply and suspend cleanliness works. More than 900 workers will take part in the protest in Dakshina Kannada district, he said.
While welcoming the direct recruitment of civic workers, he said the rights of outsourced workers should be protected.
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Bearys Institute of Technology Celebrates Constitution Day
(Press Release)- Mangalore, November 28, 2024: The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT), in association with the BIT NSS, organized a Constitution Day event under the theme “My Constitution, My Pride.” The event, held at the International Seminar Hall, saw active participation from students, NSS volunteers, and faculty.
The keynote address was delivered by Prof. Pushparaj, a distinguished academic from SDM Law College, Mangalore, who highlighted the significance of constitutional principles in shaping a progressive and inclusive society.
The event commenced with a welcome address by Head of Mechanical Engineering Department Dr. Vasantha Kumar, followed by an inaugural address by Dr. S I Manjur Basha, Principal of BIT.
The ceremony featured notable activities, including the watering of a plant to symbolize growth and sustainability, the oath taking of constitution's Preamble led by Dr. Mohamed Kafeel Delvi.
The Chief Guest, Prof. Pushparaj, was introduced by Dr. Imran Mokashi,Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering.
The event was coordinated by Dr. Mohamed Kafeel Delvi, NSS Program Officer & Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Sandeep Nambiar S, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Saifulla, a student of the 3rd Semester, Mechanical Department, served as the Master of Ceremonies, ensuring the program flowed seamlessly.
This celebration reinforced the importance of the Constitution and inspired attendees, to uphold its values in their daily lives.
