Goa Minister Atanasio Monserrate hospitalised after suffering heart attack
Panaji, Jan 22: Goa Revenue Minister Atanasio (Babush) Monserrate was admitted to the Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) near here in the wee hours of Monday after he suffered a heart attack.
The minister underwent angioplasty around 1.30 am, and his condition is stable, GMCH Dean Dr Shivanand Bandodkar told PTI.
Monserrate was brought to the GMCH around 12.30 am after he suffered a heart attack, he said.
He is undergoing treatment in the super speciality block of the hospital and will be under observation for a couple of more days, Dr Bandodkar said.
The 59-year-old politician represents the Panaji assembly constituency on BJP ticket.
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Invited talk on Data Protection and Cyber Security held at BIT
Mangaluru: Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT) hosted an engaging invited talk on “Global Data Protection Policy & Regulation” and “Cyber Security Architecture,” organized by the Departments of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) and Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE). The event, held in collaboration with the IEEE BIT Student Branch and the Institution’s Innovation Council, took place in the International Seminar Hall at 11:00 AM.
The guest speakers for the session were distinguished scholars from Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK:
- Dr. Vibhishinie Bentotahewa, an expert in data protection and regulatory policies.
- Dr. Liqaa Nawaf, a specialist in cyber security architecture.
The event began with a welcome address by Dr. Abdullah Gubbi, Head of the ECE Department. BIT Principal, Dr. Manjur Basha, stressed the importance of keeping pace with advancements in data protection and cyber security during his address. He urged students to continually update their skills to meet industry needs.
Dr. A.M. Khan, from Mangalore University's Electronics Department, also addressed the gathering. He highlighted the relevance of the topics discussed, both academically and in industry, encouraging students to embrace interdisciplinary learning.
The speakers provided valuable insights into data governance and the growing need for robust cyber security systems in the digital era. Their presentations highlighted the challenges and potential solutions in these critical fields, inspiring attendees to explore these domains further.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Prof. Sinan, Head of the CSE Department, who expressed gratitude to the speakers, organizers, and participants for their contributions to the success of the session.
