BIT hosts Energy Conservation Week 2024
Mangaluru: Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT) inaugurated its Energy Conservation Week 2024 with a commitment to promoting sustainable practices and raising awareness about energy conservation.
The event, spanning from December 31, 2024, to January 7, 2025, is supported by Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd. (KREDL) and the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE).
The inaugural ceremony featured a keynote address by Prof. Sardar M.N. Islam from Victoria University, Australia, who spoke about the digitization of energy technologies. Prof. John Valder also addressed the gathering, emphasizing the importance of alternative fuels. BIT Principal Dr. S.I. Manjur Basha, along with Heads of Departments and faculty members, participated in the event.
The program was coordinated by Dr. Abdullah Gubbi, who welcomed the audience, while Prof. Udaidullah proposed the vote of thanks.
The week-long event includes a variety of activities designed to engage students and staff, such as:
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Walkathon for Energy Awareness: A community walk to highlight the importance of reducing energy waste and adopting renewable energy.
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Quiz Competition: Testing knowledge on energy conservation practices and renewable technologies.
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Debate Competition: Encouraging discussions on current energy challenges and sustainable solutions.
Speaking about the event, coordinator Dr. Abdullah Gubbi said, “Energy conservation is not just a choice but a necessity. Through this initiative, we aim to inspire meaningful action and innovation for a sustainable future.”
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Another North Goa nightclub sealed; Kejriwal says corruption led to fire tragedy
Panaji (PTI): As part of a crackdown against tourist establishments violating laws and safety norms in the aftermath of the Arpora fire tragedy, Goa authorities on Saturday sealed a renowned club at Vagator and revoked the fire department NOC of another club.
Cafe CO2 Goa, located on a cliff overlooking the Arabian Sea at Vagator beach in North Goa, was sealed. The move came two days after Goya Club, also in Vagator, was shut down for alleged violations of rules.
Elsewhere, campaigning for local body polls, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal said the fire incident at Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub at Arpora, which claimed 25 lives on December 6, happened because the BJP government in the state was corrupt.
An inspection of Cafe CO2 Goa by a state government-appointed team revealed that the establishment, with a seating capacity of 250, did not possess a no-objection certificate (NOC) of the Fire and Emergency Services Department. The club, which sits atop Ozrant Cliff, also did not have structural stability, the team found.
The Fire and Emergency Services on Saturday also revoked the NOC issued to Diaz Pool Club and Bar at Anjuna as the fire extinguishers installed in the establishment were found to be inadequate, said divisional fire officer Shripad Gawas.
A notice was issued to Nitin Wadhwa, the partner of the club, he said in the order.
Campaigning at Chimbel village near Panaji in support of his party's Zilla Panchayat election candidate, Aam Aadmi Party leader Kejriwal said the nightclub fire at Arpora happened because of the "corruption of the Pramod Sawant-led state government."
"Why this fire incident happened? I read in the newspapers that the nightclub had no occupancy certificate, no building licence, no excise licence, no construction licence or trade licence. The entire club was illegal but still it was going on," he said.
"How could it go on? Couldn't Pramod Sawant or anyone else see it? I was told that hafta (bribe) was being paid," the former Delhi chief minister said.
A person can not work without bribing officials in the coastal state, Kejriwal said, alleging that officers, MLAs and even ministers are accepting bribes.
