BIT Polytechnic holds orientation program for new students
Mangaluru: Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT) Polytechnic organised an orientation program on July 9, 2025, to welcome its new batch of students. The event was held on campus and aimed at introducing students to the academic environment and opportunities available during their diploma studies.
The program featured talks by faculty and invited guests who shared practical insights and guidance for the students. Chief guest Rajendra Mertha spoke about the need for skill-based education and the importance of integrating multidisciplinary approaches to prepare students for the demands of the 21st century.
Dr. S. I. Manjur Basha, Principal, explained the focus of the diploma program at BIT, describing it as a hands-on and application-based course. He also mentioned opportunities for diploma students to pursue lateral entry into BE programs or find employment within the Bearys Group. Dr. Aziz Musthafa provided an overview of the institute’s history and highlighted how polytechnic courses help students prepare for the workforce.
The program began with a welcome address by Prof. Prithviraj, followed by a vote of thanks from Prof. Afshan Tarannum. A prayer was led by Rachana Naseeha and Nafeesathul Misriya, and the guests were introduced by Prof. Malashree. The event was anchored by Nuthana Prasad and Chittaranjan Poojari.
The orientation concluded with an interactive session, offering students a better understanding of their academic path and the support systems in place at the institution.
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Power tariffs under BESCOM to rise from May 1
Bengaluru (PTI): Power bills for consumers under the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) will go up from May 1, following an order issued by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) on Friday.
The hike comes after KERC allowed the BESCOM to recover a revenue deficit of Rs 2,068 crore incurred in 2024-25, from the consumers.
As a result, for every unit of electricity consumed in 2024-25, the customers will be charged an additional 56 paise, it said.
"BESCOM shall calculate, for each of the active consumers of FY2024-25 the amount to be recovered based on their actual energy consumption during FY2024-25. Such amount shall be recovered during FY 2026-27 in equal monthly instalments, to be called as 'FY25 True up Charges', commencing from the first meter reading date falling on or after 1 May 2026 and concluding with the reading date ending on 30 April 2027," the order said.
"It is further ordered that BESCOM shall maintain a separate head of account, allocated for the purpose, to record the adjustment of the said amount to ensure full recovery of the deficit," it added.
Similarly Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (CESC) has also recorded a revenue deficit of Rs 121.71 crore and can collect an additional 15 paisa per unit for consumption in 2024-25, official sources said.
