Bearys Institute of Technology launches BIT-ADVA to empower future innovators
Mangaluru: The Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Bearys Institute of Technology on 9th October 2024 inaugurated its student association, BIT - Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Visionaries Association (BIT-ADVA). The event featured Aravind Kumar, Center Manager of Comedkares Innovation Hub, as the Chief Guest, and Saeeda Qasim, Program Facilitator, as the Guest of Honor.
The inauguration commenced with a heartfelt prayer, setting a reflective tone for the proceedings. Dr. Mehaboob Mujawar, Head of the Department of AI & DS, inspired students with a keynote address emphasising the importance of excelling in academics, innovation, ethics, and community service.
Dr. S. I. Manjur Basha, Principal of the institute, spoke about the significance of Computer Science-related fields and the vast career opportunities available for talented individuals.
In his address, Chief Guest of the event Aravind Kumar highlighted the importance of social innovation, urging students to embrace creativity and purpose in their academic journeys. Guest of Honor Saeeda Qasim introduced the Comedkares Innovation Hub and invited students to engage in its diverse courses, fostering a spirit of collaboration and learning.
The event, coordinated by Dr. Mehaboob Mujawar, included a seamless blend of inspiration and engagement. The vote of thanks was delivered by Rafiah Fathima, while Thabsheera introduced the Chief Guest. Shama served as the Master of Ceremony, ensuring a smooth flow of the program.
As part of welcoming the new batch, Farya extended warm greetings to the freshers and presented them with tokens of welcome. Dr. Aziz Mustafa also delivered an uplifting talk on the importance and future growth of Artificial Intelligence, motivating students to view AI as a powerful force for change.
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Karnataka govt decides to constitute SIT to take action on report on COVID-19 'scam'
Bengaluru, Oct 10: The Karnataka government on Thursday decided to constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) and a Cabinet sub-committee to take further action on the report by the Justice Michael D' Cunha Commission of Inquiry which investigated alleged irregularities in the purchase of equipment and medicines during the COVID-19 pandemic when the BJP was in power.
The decision was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
In the "partial" report submitted on August 31 in 11 volumes, the commission examined the expenditure to the tune of Rs 7,223.64 crore, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil told reporters later, adding, "they have not pinpointed that so much (scale) is misappropriation."
He, however, said the commission has recommended recovery of Rs 500 crore.
The Commission has sought reports from four zones in Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) and 31 districts of the state and it's yet to receive them, he said. The "partial" report has been submitted after verifying 55,000 files from the concerned departments.
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The Minister said based on the report, as criminal intent is also involved, it has been decided to constitute an SIT, and also a Cabinet sub-committee for "review and monitoring."
It has also been decided to begin the recovery proceedings immediately and to black list those companies or establishments involved in the wrongdoing.
"Wherever the criminal element is there, SIT will naturally look into it. Apart from that, the Cabinet sub-committee will be assisted by relevant officers to go into details of other malpractices. The details about those involved are not there in this report and it may come in the final report," Patil added.
The Cabinet also decided withdraw 43 criminal cases registered in various police stations in the State.
It also gave its approval for extending by an year the term of the SIT constituted in the Karnataka Lokayukta for investigating the illegalities in mining, with a probe into several cases still pending, he said.
Administrative approval has also been given for construction of "Reshme Bhavana" at an estimated cost of Rs 527.50 crore on 4.25 acres of land owned by the Department of Sericulture at Okalipuram here with entire investment by Karnataka State Minerals Corporation Limited (KSMCL).
The Cabinet also gave its nod for construction of hi-tech Cocoon market at Shidlaghatta in Chikkaballapura district at an estimated cost of Rs 200 crores.
It also decided to create Karnataka Skill Development Corporation under Companies Act, 2013.
