Training program on IEEE Xplore, EBSCO engineering suite held at BIT
Mangaluru: A training program on IEEE Xplore and the EBSCO Engineering Suite was held at Bearys Institute of Technology on February 10, 2026, at the International Seminar Hall.
The program was organized by the Department of Library in association with the R&D Cell of BIT to create awareness among students and faculty on how to use digital research databases for academic and research work.
The program was hosted by Ayshath Shama, a first semester CSE–IoT student. The session began with a welcome address by Gunakara D, Librarian of Bearys Institute of Technology.
Prof. Mohammed Sinan, Vice Principal, delivered the introductory address and spoke about the importance of using online research platforms for academic projects, research publications, and higher studies.
The technical session was led by resource person M. S. Srinivasa, Training Manager for EBSCO and IEEE Xplore. He gave a clear and practical demonstration on how to access and use the IEEE Xplore Digital Library and the EBSCO Engineering Suite.
Srinivasa explained the main features of IEEE Xplore, including how to search for journals, conference papers, standards, and technical articles. He also showed advanced search methods, use of filters, and how to download full-text papers. Participants were guided on creating personal accounts to save searches and set alerts.
The second part of the session focused on the EBSCO Engineering Suite. It covered keyword search, use of Boolean operators, access to peer-reviewed journals, and citation tools.
The program ended with an interactive question-and-answer session. The vote of thanks was delivered by Rakshith M. A., Assistant Librarian.
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Bihar: Over 150 children fall ill after consuming 'mid-day meal' in Saharsa
Saharsa (PTI): More than 150 children were taken ill after allegedly consuming food that was part of the mid-day meal in a school in Bihar’s Saharsa district, a senior official said on Thursday.
The incident occurred at a middle school in Baluaha village of the district.
The official said that 115 children were undergoing treatment at the Sadar Hospital, while around 50 students were admitted to Mahishi Public Health Centre.
“We received information that several children fell ill after consuming the mid-day meal in Baluaha. The children were initially treated at the primary health centre, but later, many were referred to the Sadar Hospital,” Saharsa District Magistrate Deepesh Kumar told reporters.
“According to doctors, the health condition of the children has improved, but they will be kept under observation for some time. There is no need to panic. Some kids are having mild fever. They are being treated accordingly,” Kumar said.
Meanwhile, family members of some children claimed that a snake was found in the container in which cooked pulses was stored at the school.
Of the 545 students present in the school, 200 had already eaten their meals by the time the snake was spotted, and later complained of stomach ache and vomiting, they said.
Regarding the claims, the DM said food samples have been collected from the school.
“We will be able to comment on this only after the results of the tested samples arrive,” he said.
