BIT organises ‘hostel harmony Iftar meet’ to mark Ramadan
Mangaluru: Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT), Inoli, Mangaluru, organised a “Hostel Harmony Iftar Meet” on Wednesday, March 4 at Bearys Arena, bringing together students, faculty members, and management in the spirit of unity, harmony, and the holy month of Ramadan.
The event was organised to promote a sense of togetherness and cultural harmony among hostel students and the wider college community.
The gathering provided an opportunity for students and staff to come together and share the moment of breaking the fast while strengthening bonds of friendship and mutual respect.
The programme was attended by Dr. S. I. Manjur Basha, Director of BKC, and Dr. C. Kamalakannan, Principal of Bearys Institute of Technology, who joined the gathering and conveyed their Ramadan greetings to the students and staff.
During the event, the dignitaries spoke about the significance of Ramadan as a period of reflection, compassion, and unity. They also appreciated the initiative of organising such a gathering that encourages communal harmony and mutual understanding among students from different backgrounds.
Students residing in the hostel actively participated in the Iftar meet, sharing traditional Ramadan dishes and interacting with faculty members and guests. The event created a warm and festive atmosphere on the campus.
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Air India Express introduces late-night Bengaluru–Mangaluru service
International services at M’luru cancelled on March 7
Mangaluru: Air India Express will introduce a late-night daily flight service on the Bengaluru–Mangaluru–Bengaluru sector starting March 10, 2026.
According to the sources, flight IX 5971 will depart from Bengaluru at 9.25 pm and arrive in Mangaluru at 10.40 pm. The return flight, IX 5972, will depart from Mangaluru at 11.10 pm and reach Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, at 12.20 am.
The additional service will operate daily and will remain in effect until March 28, 2026.
Meanwhile, Air India Express has cancelled all its scheduled international flights from Mangaluru International Airport (IXE) on March 7 due to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
The Bengaluru–Mangaluru sector already has multiple daily services. Apart from Air India Express, IndiGo also operates flights on this route.
