Anjuman College in Bhatkal holds logo competition on theme “Save Food – Save Life”
Bhatkal: Anjuman Arts, Science and Commerce College organised a Logo Making Competition on March 5 as part of its Sustainability Awareness Initiative 2026.
The programme was held from 10 am to 1 pm in the college function hall and was organised by the Student Welfare Wing under the guidance of Principal Prof. Mohammed Yusuf Kola. The event was coordinated by Student Welfare Officer Prof. Mohammed Ganim, with support from Dr. D.S. Prabhu, NAAC Coordinator, as an IQAC initiative.
A total of 38 students forming 19 teams from the B.A., B.Sc. and B.Com. programmes participated in the competition. The theme of the event was “Save Food – Save Life”, aimed at creating awareness about food conservation and responsible consumption.
Participants were given one and a half hours to design logos using food grains such as rice, wheat and lentils. The organisers said the use of grains symbolised the importance of valuing food and reducing wastage. After completing their designs, the teams presented their logos to the judges and explained the ideas behind their concepts.
Separate arrangements were made for boys and girls to ensure smooth conduct of the event. The girls’ category was coordinated by Aysha Amal and Saniya Khalifa of B.A. final year, while Zuliqhar and Imran Faqqui of B.Com. final year coordinated the boys’ category.
The competition was evaluated by a panel comprising Dr. Fazlurrahman, Principal of Anjuman Institute of Technology and Management; Prof. Mohsin, Principal of Anjuman Institute of Management and Computer Applications; and Prof. Imran Manik of Anjuman Arts, Science and Commerce College.
Janab Faiyaz Kola, Secretary of the College Board, and Janab Sadullah Ruknuddin, Executive Member of Anjuman, were also present and encouraged the participants. Speakers at the event highlighted the importance of food conservation and urged students to adopt responsible consumption habits.
In the girls’ category, the first prize was awarded to Shabnas and Vinuta (B.Sc.), the second prize to Nida and Sajida (B.A.), and the third prize to Afiya Sheerin and Jyoti (B.Sc.). In the boys’ category, Ismail Ganim and Tousif Qazi (B.Com.) and Shuraim and Maveez (B.Com.) jointly won the first prize, while the second prize was awarded to Junaid Khan and Mohd. Gous (B.Sc./B.A.).
Principal Prof. Mohammed Yusuf Kola delivered the valedictory address, congratulating the winners and participants. He said such programmes help develop creativity, social awareness and a sense of responsibility among students.
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Air India Express introduces late-night Bengaluru–Mangaluru service
International services at M’luru cancelled on March 7
Mangaluru: Air India Express will introduce a late-night daily flight service on the Bengaluru–Mangaluru–Bengaluru sector starting March 10, 2026.
According to the sources, flight IX 5971 will depart from Bengaluru at 9.25 pm and arrive in Mangaluru at 10.40 pm. The return flight, IX 5972, will depart from Mangaluru at 11.10 pm and reach Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, at 12.20 am.
The additional service will operate daily and will remain in effect until March 28, 2026.
Meanwhile, Air India Express has cancelled all its scheduled international flights from Mangaluru International Airport (IXE) on March 7 due to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
The Bengaluru–Mangaluru sector already has multiple daily services. Apart from Air India Express, IndiGo also operates flights on this route.
