Mangaluru: The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT) in Mangalore organized a successful "PROJECT EXPO-2023" on May 19, 2023, at the BIT Arena. The event provided a platform for students to showcase their talent and creative ideas, drawing the attention of faculty, industry professionals, and esteemed guests.

The gathering was welcomed by Dr. Vasantha Kumar, Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department, who expressed gratitude to everyone present. The inauguration of the PROJECT EXPO-2023 was carried out by Dr. S I Manjur Basha, the Principal of BIT. Dr. Basha commended the Mechanical Engineering Department for organizing the expo and offering students a valuable opportunity to exhibit their innovative projects.

Humphrey Maben, Assistant Engineer at KIOCL Mangalore, was the Chief Guest for the program. With his extensive experience at Kuduremukh Iron Ore Limited, Maben shared valuable insights during his address. He discussed the challenges encountered in constructing and maintaining the plant, emphasizing the importance of production time and machine maintenance.

Maben also highlighted the difficulties faced in troubleshooting machines and emphasized the significance of safety precautions, citing incidents that have occurred in the industry.

The "PROJECT EXPO-2023" served as a platform for students to showcase their technical prowess and innovative thinking. The event not only encouraged their creative ideas but also provided valuable exposure to industry professionals and esteemed guests in attendance. The Department of Mechanical Engineering at BIT continues to nurture and support the talents of its students, fostering a spirit of innovation and excellence.

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Agra (UP) (PTI): Four people were arrested, after a prompt response by police following a social media alert, for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman and a girl inside a moving bus here, officials said on Tuesday.

According to an official police statement, at 12:27 am on April 27, information was received on the social media platform X about an incident of sexual assault on a bus travelling from Kanpur to Ahmedabad, which was approaching Namner crossing in Agra.

Acting under the direction of Police Commissioner Deepak Kumar, the Agra Police social media team immediately alerted the Rakabganj police station within minutes and coordinated with the victims to confirm the incident and obtain the exact location, it stated.

Police teams launched intensive checking at Namner crossing and intercepted the bus as it reached the spot. The four accused involved in the incident were apprehended on the spot, and legal action was initiated against them, the statement said.

The police said the swift response and coordination between the social media team and field units ensured timely action, bringing relief to the victims and other passengers, who expressed gratitude towards the police, it added.