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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Fresh case registered against activist Snehamayi Krishna
Bengaluru PTI): A fresh FIR has been registered against social activist Snehamayi Krishna for making defamatory statements against a woman.
Basaveshwara Nagar Police Station registered a First Information Report against Krishna on Saturday.
According to the FIR, complainant Pavithra B N (37) alleged that a letter dated December 5 was delivered to her residence, in which Snehamayi Krishna made defamatory allegations regarding the death of her husband and against her advocate, Raghu.
The letter also indicated that a complaint had been submitted to the Mahalakshmipuram Police Station seeking reinvestigation into her husband’s death.
The complainant further alleged that a threatening note was enclosed with the letter, pressuring her to withdraw cases filed against a man named Mylaraappa.
She stated that the mobile number of the person exerting pressure was mentioned in the letter.
Pavithra claimed that the alleged actions had caused severe distress to her family, disrupted her children’s education, created unrest at home and deprived them of peace.
She also accused the persons named in the complaint of using abusive language and issuing life threats.
Police initially registered a non-cognisable report.
After Pavithra obtained permission from the 24th ACMM Court to initiate criminal proceedings, an FIR was formally registered against Snehamayi Krishna and Mylaraappa as per the court’s direction.
Krishna has previously been in the news for lodging complaints and making allegations against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his wife Parvathi B M, and others for obtaining Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) alternative sites (plots) against the rules.
The Lokayukta police which investigated the matter filed a closure report, which the special court of public representatives admitted.
On Thursday, he also levelled accusations against Karnataka Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh along with a Karnataka Administrative Services (KAS) officer D B Natesh, the former MUDA Commissioner.
Shalini Rajneesh's office rejected the charges categorically and termed his accusations "defamatory".
On Saturday he apologised for making allegations against the Chief Secretary.
