Bhatkal: Students from the Anjuman Institute of Technology and Management (AITM) showcased their talents and brought laurels to the institute by participating in the Savishkar Fest held at MIT Kundapur.

Mohammad Ismail, a fourth-year Mechanical Engineering student, along with Zuraif Ahmed and Mohammad Meeran Mohtisham, both second-year Electronics Engineering students, represented AITM in the competition and emerged victorious, securing the championship title.

In a press release, AITM announced the success of its students in the fest, highlighting their outstanding performance. The institute's Principal, Dr. Fazalur Rahman K, Registrar Prof. Zahid Kharuri, Media Coordinator Prof. Subrahmanya Gajanana Bhagwat, and other faculty members expressed their appreciation for the students' remarkable achievement. The students secured the first prize in three different competitions during the fest, showcasing their talent and dedication.

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New Delhi (PTI): Days after making a historic debut at the T20 World Cup, Italy cricket has been rocked by sexual harassment allegations by a women's team player against women's cricket co-ordinator Prabath Ekneligoda, who has been suspended by the nation's cricket board, the Federazione Cricket Italiana (FCRI) informed.

According to a statement released by FCRI, the allegations are the subject of an investigation by the federal prosecutor.

"The Federation confirms that, during 2025, the President of the federation acting within her institutional responsibilities and with the full safeguarding of the athletes and other parties involved in mind, ordered the immediate precautionary suspension of the individual concerned from all federal duties and activities," ESPN Cricinfo quoted the the board as saying in a statement.

"This measure was adopted pending a thorough and definitive assessment of the circumstances. The decision was taken as a prudent and responsible step, aimed at preventing any undue speculation, preserving the integrity of the sporting environment, and ensuring that any fact-finding takes place in the appropriate forums, with full respect for personal dignity, due process and the presumption of innocence."

According to reports, Ekneligoda's lawyer has denied the allegations, claiming "ulterior motives" were behind them.

FCRI media manager Rakbir Hasan confirmed to the website that Ekneligoda had travelled with the board president Maria Lorena Haz Paz at the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka but didn't have any official duties.

"It is further noted that proceedings are currently under way before the Federal Prosecutor's Office, which is responsible for carrying out the assessments and investigations provided under sporting regulations," the FCRI said.