Russell's viper caught in house, gives birth to 35 snakelets
Coimbatore: A Russell's viper, one of the most venomous snakes, gave birth to 35 snakelets in a village near here on Friday.
A resident of Kovimedu, Manoharan noticed the snake in his bathroom and sought the help of snake-catcher Murali.
Murali caught the snake and identified it as Russell's viper. He put it in a gunny bag to release it into the forest.
In a few minutes, he realized the snake was giving birth snakelets and kept the bag under a tree.
After two hours, he found 35 snakelets. The snake and its young ones would be released in the forest of Sathyamangalam in Erode district, Murali said.
While other snakes lay eggs and hatch them, Russell's viper is an ovoviviparous species giving birth to young ones by hatching the eggs internally.
The baby snakes moult as soon as they are born and are highly venomous immediately after birth.
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Bearys Institute of Technology organizes Anti-Drug & Anti-Ragging Awareness Programme
Mangalore, 12 August 2025: The NSS Unit of Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT), Mangalore, organized an Anti-Drug and Anti-Ragging Awareness Programme on Tuesday, 12th August 2025, at Bearys Knowledge Campus (BKC), Mangalore. The programme was held under the theme “A Safe Mind. A Safe Campus. Say No to Ragging & Drugs,” aiming to spread awareness among students about the dangers of drug abuse and the importance of maintaining a ragging-free campus environment.
The event began at 10:00 A.M. with an invocation, followed by the Master of Ceremony conducted by Dr. Mohamed Kafeel Delvi, NSS Programme Officer, BIT, who extended a warm welcome to all the dignitaries and participants.
The programme was presided over by Dr. S.I. Manjur Basha, Principal of BIT. In his Presidential Address, Dr. Basha delivered a powerful and motivating speech, stressing the collective responsibility of students, faculty, and the institution in building a safe, inclusive, and drug-free campus. He highlighted the role of education in shaping responsible citizens and urged students to uphold values such as integrity, mutual respect, and cooperation.
Puneet Gaonkar, PSI, Konaje Police Station, delivered an informative and impactful session. He spoke about the harmful effects of drug abuse and the serious consequences of ragging. He also explained the legal aspects and shared real-life cases to help students understand the gravity of these issues. He encouraged students to be vigilant and proactive in creating a safe campus.
Mr. Ramesh, from the Police Department, also addressed the gathering. His brief yet meaningful talk focused on the importance of discipline, legal awareness, and mutual respect among students.
The programme was attended by several dignitaries, including:
- Arch. Khalil Razzak Shaik, Principal, Bearys Enviro Architecture Design School (BEADS)
- Prof. Prithviraj M, Director, BIT Polytechnic
- Mustafa Khaleel, Anti-Ragging & Anti-Drug Coordinator
- Mr. Mohammed Gouse Asundi, Police Department
The programme concluded with a formal Vote of Thanks delivered by Dr. Mohamed Kafeel Delvi, followed by the National Anthem.
