BIT Mangalore organise orientation 2023 program for freshers
Mangaluru: On August 2, 2023, the much-awaited Orientation Program 2023 was held at the International Seminar Hall of BIT Mangalore to welcome and acquaint the first-year students of Diploma and Bachelor of Computer Application programs. The event witnessed enthusiastic students, proud parents, and a distinguished chief guest from the academic fraternity.
Dr. Aziz Musthafa, Principal of BIES, warmly welcomed the attendees and expressed his delight in hosting the event. He extended his best wishes to the incoming batch of students, setting a positive tone for the program.
The event's Chief Guest, Dr. Abdul Khader A. A., Former Principal of K.P.T Evening Polytechnic, Mangalore, took the stage and delivered an insightful speech on the prevalent issue of student distractions caused by social media. Dr. Khader emphasized the significance of maintaining a balance between academic pursuits and social media engagement to ensure a successful academic journey for the students.
Presiding over the event, Dr. S. I. Manjur Basha, Principal of BIT Mangalore, shared valuable insights on the importance of discipline throughout the students' academic tenure. His words of wisdom provided the young learners with valuable guidance for their educational journey.
The vote of thanks was delivered by Prof. Prithviraj M, the Director of BIT Polytechnic, expressing gratitude to all the participants and contributors who made the event a success.
Haneena of BIES and Vinay Prasad of BIT-Polytechnic efficiently served as the masters of ceremony, ensuring a seamless flow of events and engaging the audience with their hosting skills.
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Karnataka govt directs municipal corps to regulate, prohibit pigeon feeding
Bengaluru (PTI): The Karnataka government has issued directions to municipal corporations across the state to regulate and prohibit feeding pigeons in public places, citing serious public health concerns.
Deputy Secretary to Government V Lakshmikanth has written to the Urban Development Department requesting it to issue directions to the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and all municipal corporations to take immediate steps to implement the measures.
In an official note dated December 16 issued by the Health and Family Welfare Department and released to the media on Wednesday, the department said uncontrolled feeding of pigeons in public places has resulted in large congregations of birds, excessive droppings and serious health concerns, particularly respiratory illnesses linked to prolonged exposure to pigeon droppings and feathers such as hypersensitivity pneumonitis and other lung diseases.
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"The commissioner, the Greater Bengaluru Authority and the Commissioners and chief officers of other municipal corporations shall take necessary action to mitigate the causes of dangerous disease spread by pigeon and enforce specified guidelines in their respective jurisdiction," the note said.
According to the department, these include a prohibition on feeding pigeons or causing pigeons to be fed in areas where it may cause nuisance or pose a health hazard to the public. Pigeon feeding shall be permitted only in designated areas in a controlled manner, subject to certain conditions.
"The designated areas may be selected in consultation with stakeholders. The responsibility for upkeep of the designated areas and compliance to the directions shall be taken up by some charitable organisation or an NGO. The feeding in designated areas shall be permitted only for some limited hours in the day," it said.
The note further stated that authorised officers of local authorities shall issue on-the-spot warnings and may impose fines for violation of the order, or lodge complaints to prosecute offenders under Sections 271 (Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life) and 272 (Malignant act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
It also directed local authorities to conduct public awareness campaigns, including the display of signboards, banners and digital messages, explaining the health hazards associated with pigeon droppings and feathers, the content of the regulatory directions and penalties for violations, and alternative humane methods of bird conservation that do not endanger public health.
