Mangaluru: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was formally signed on Wednesday between St. Aloysius (Deemed to be University), AIMIT Centre, and IBM, establishing a strategic partnership to enhance education and training in the fields of Information Technology and Management.
The MoU signing ceremony was attended by Kiran Coth, Director of the AIMIT Centre; Jagdisha Bhat, Country Manager – Software Services, IBM; Madhusudhana, Regional Manager, IBM; Jithesh, Regional Manager, Techpath; and the Deans of AIMIT, Rajani Suresh and Hemalatha N.
This collaboration aims to position AIMIT as a leading institution in IT education, recognised by both academic and industry circles as a preferred destination for skill development in emerging technologies. It offers students and faculty access to cutting-edge IBM software, industry-relevant training, and opportunities to design innovative curricula. The partnership also includes exposure to practitioners from IBM and its business partners, along with access to professional and globally recognised certifications on IBM platforms.
Acknowledging the growing demand for IBM software skills in IT and management education, both IBM and AIMIT have committed to a joint effort that will benefit students pursuing careers in the industry. The initiative is expected to produce a skilled pool of graduates equipped to meet evolving industry requirements.


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Afzalpur: A 24-year-old police constable Dhareppa died as the motorbike he was riding went out of control and toppled on the road while traveling near Gobbur B village on Saturday morning.
Dhareppa, learned to be a resident of Shirawala village, was reportedly traveling back home to the village from Kalaburagi when the accident occurred and the bike fell on the road.
The police constable, who was grievously injured in the accident, is said to have died on the spot.
Aland Deputy Superintendent of Police Thammaraya Patil, Circle Inspector Lakhan Masaguppi and Devalagangapura Sub-inspector Sangeetha Shinde visited the accident spot and inspected it.
A case has been registered and investigation is underway.
