Mangaluru: Bearys Institute of Technology organized a student interactive session on "Social Responders for a Better Tomorrow!" in collaboration with the ISTE Chapter, on Thursday at the International Seminar Hall.
The event aimed at highlighting the invaluable efforts of individuals and organizations dedicated to creating a positive impact on society. The interactive session commenced with invoking the blessings of the Almighty, followed by a welcome address by Dr. SI Manjur Basha, Principal of BIT.
Misbah Shahid, who has worked for more than 15 years in the field of education and development, including teacher training, spoke on self-awareness as a fundamental aspect of becoming a social responder. She emphasized the significance of understanding oneself, including one's strengths, weaknesses and values, in order to effectively contribute to the betterment of society.
Mohammed Ali Shariff, Director of Rehbar, a firm that has innovated ethically compliant structures to provide equipment and funds for the growth of SMEs, spoke next, about the initiative to serve all levels of society and the importance of inclusivity and reaching out to marginalized communities. He stressed on the need for social responders to extend their support beyond superficial boundaries and make a genuine difference in the lives of those in need.
The vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Aziz Mustafa, Principal of BIES. Prof. Joyson of Basic Science was the Master of Ceremony. The faculty members and students of various institutes attended the session.








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Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation will operate 1000 additional special services in view of the Christmas festival.
In addition to the existing schedule, the special services will run on 19.12.2025, 20.12.2025 and 24.12.2025. Further, special buses will be operated from various places of intra & Interstate places to Bengaluru on 26.12.2025 & 28.12.2025.
Special buses will be exclusively operated from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station to Dharmastala, Kukkesubramanya, Shivamogga, Hassan, Mangaluru, Kundapura, Shringeri, Horanadu, Davangere, Hubbali, Dharwad, Belagavi, Vijayapura, Gokarna, Sirsi, Karwar, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Ballari, Koppala, Yadgir, Bidar, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Hyderabad and other places.
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Special buses from Mysuru Road Bus Station will be exclusively operated towards Mysuru, Hunsur, Piriyapatna, Virajpet, Kushalanagar, Madikeri.
The corporation has also announced a discount of 5 per cent on the fare if four or more passengers book tickets under a single reservation. A discount of 10 per cent will be extended on return journey tickets if onward and return tickets are booked simultaneously.
In addition to the above, special buses will be operated from all Taluk/District Bus Stands in the jurisdiction of KSRTC based on the traffic needs.
