UTHKARSH 2025 Talent Fest to be held at Bearys Knowledge Campus on 22 November
Mangaluru: The Bearys Group of Institutions has announced that it will host “UTHKARSH 2025,” an inter-institutional talent fest for SSLC/10th and II PUC/12th students on 22 November 2025 at Bearys Knowledge Campus, Lands End, Boliyar, near Mangalore University.
The programme includes a range of competitions covering science, technology, literature, and digital media. Participation is free, and cash prizes totalling up to ₹1,00,000 have been allocated.
The events scheduled are:
– Still Model / Working Model
– Explore AI (PUC students only)
– LitMinds Adventure (Treasure Hunt)
– Science Rangoli
– Brain Buzz (Quiz)
– Reels Contest
The Organising Committee comprises Dr S.I. Manjur Basha (Principal, BIT), Dr Aziz Mustafa (Principal, BIES), Arch. Khaleel Razak Sheikh (Principal, BEADS), B.K. Abdul Latheef (Principal, BIPUC), Prof. Prithviraj M (Director, BITP), and staff coordinator Prafulla (Contact: +91 99000 66888).
The competitions are open solely to SSLC/10th and II PUC/12th students. Free transportation will be available from Kasaragod, Manjeshwara, Talapady, Pumpwell, Thokkottu, Deralakatte, BC Road, Melkar, Mudipu, Uppinangady, Mani, Puttur, and Vittal. Participants are required to report by 9:00 AM.
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Guv Gehlot clears bill paving way for Panchayat elections through ballots
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has given his assent to the Karnataka Gram Swaraj and Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Act that will pave the way for holding the Panchayat elections through ballots instead of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
Following the assent, the Act was notified in the state gazette on Wednesday.
The bill was passed by both houses of the Karnataka legislature in March during the budget session, amid protests by the opposition BJP.
As per the law, the principle of secrecy of the ballot is a cornerstone of free and fair elections, as recognised by the judiciary, which emphasised that the secrecy of the ballot protects voters from coercion, intimidation, and undue influence, thereby safeguarding the sanctity of the democratic process in several judgments of the Supreme Court.
Some concerns have been raised regarding the functioning of EVMs, necessitating a return to the robust secret ballot paper system to restore public trust, according to the Act.
Justifying its decision, the Karnataka government said there is “a growing consensus on the need to strengthen electoral mechanisms that prioritise anonymity and transparency”.
