Talk on current technology trends, opportunities held at Bearys Institute of Technology
Bearys Institute of Technology in association with BIT IEEE Student Branch organized an Invited Talk on current technology trends and opportunities on 2nd March,2023 at 2:00 PM. The resource person for this event was Mr. Vipin Kumar Nittoor, Manager,TE2.0, Globallogic Bangalore.
The talk was aimed at providing insights into the latest technology trends and the opportunities that lie ahead for students in the field of technology. Mr. Nittoor began the talk by discussing the importance of keeping up with the latest technological advancements and how it can benefit students in the long run.
He discussed some of the latest technology trends that are currently shaping the world, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Big Data, Cloud Computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT). He explained these technologies and how they are being used in various industries, ranging from healthcare to finance.
Mr. Nittoor also highlighted the importance of soft skills such as communication, problem-solving, and teamwork in the technology industry. He advised students to work on these skills alongside their technical skills to enhance their employability.
The complete event received an enthusiastic support from the students and staff members. The Event was graced by Dr. S.I Manjur Basha, Principal, BIT-Mangalore. Dr. Abdullah Gubbi, Branch Counselor, IEEE(Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineering)-SB, Prof Umme Najma, Secretary welcomed the gathering. The Master of ceremony for the event was Ms. Bhagyashree, Student of ECE. The vote of thanks was derived by Ms. Kaveri, Student of ECE. The event concluded with National Anthem.
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Karnataka procured 16 lakh expired RT-PCR kits during Covid wave: D’Cunha commission
Bengaluru: Justice John Michael D’Cunha’s committee has uncovered significant irregularities in the procurement of medical supplies during the Covid-19 pandemic, revealing that more than 16 lakh RT-PCR test kits purchased by Karnataka in 2022 under the BJP-led government were either expired or close to their expiry dates.
After irregularities in PPE kit purchases, ventilators have also come under the scanner, with the report highlighting discrepancies amounting to Rs 173.26 crore in purchases made by the Medical Education Department.
The commission has also found that the Karnataka State Medical Supplies Corporation Ltd. (KSMSCL) that cancelled a supply order for one lakh Rapid Antigen (RAT) kits placed with a Singapore-based company in March 2020 — for delay in supplying — has not recovered the Rs 6.99 crore paid to the company towards the order, as reported by The Hindu on Thursday.
According to the 279-page report on procurements made by the KSMSCL that is compiled in part IV of the report, a payment of Rs 148.84 crore was made by KSMSCL to various suppliers and firms towards procurement of RT-PCR kits from 2020 to 2022.
The Commission’s report, as cited by the publication, stated that there were records indicating procurement of RT-PCR kits, RNA extraction kits and Viral transport media (VTM) of a total value of Rs 106.25 crore during the pandemic in Karnataka. However, according to the report, this procurement was made without administrative approval.
“Since the KSMSCL has failed to discharge its obligation and responsibility, the loss caused to the State exchequer to this extent is required to be replenished by the erring officers and/or officials of the KSMSCL as well as the officers and/or officials of the consignee designated laboratories who received the consignment,” the report said, pegging the losses due to expired kits supplied by companies at Rs 3.11 crore.
In response to the report’s findings, state Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao criticised the saffron party for profiting from the pandemic. He promised accountability for the irregularities involving PPE kits and ventilators, stating that those responsible would face punishment.
