BIT’s Artificial Intelligence and data science dept conducts two-day AI Sparkathon 2025
Mangalore: The Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, in association with BIT-ADVA, conducted AI Sparkathon 2025, a two-day hackathon on 1st and 2nd December 2025 at BIT Mangalore.
During the event, students developed their prototypes on the first day and presented their work on the second day.
A total of 16 teams participated under themes such as Cybersecurity and Blockchain, Cloud and Smart Infrastructure, Healthcare AI, Smart Services, and Human Experience. The event was hosted by Huzaina.
The event was judged by Dr. Mehaboob Mujawar, Prof. Masooda, Huzaina, and Mariyath Shabnam, and the Prize Distribution Ceremony was held on 3rd December 2025.
Speaking at the event, Principal Dr. S. I. Manjur Basha highlighted the growing importance of AI and the need for discipline and skill development.
Dr. Mehaboob Mujawar, HOD, AI&DS, emphasized the role of research and patents in academics and industry, appreciated the efforts of BIT-ADVA coordinators, and congratulated the students for their active participation.
The first prize was awarded to WaitNot: Digital Restaurant Ordering Solution (Aman, Faisal, Irfan, Imran). The second prize went to Smart Pathways for Personalized Learning and Career Guidance Platform (Saalihi Ali, Aife, Samhoon, Harshith). The third prize was won by AI-Powered Virtual Interviewer: Intervista (Anouf, Mustafa, Ziyan, Nikhith).
The event concluded with a Vote of Thanks delivered by Huzaina.
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BJP MLA caught by Lokayukta while accepting Rs 5 lakh bribe
Gadag (Karnataka) (PTI): Lokayukta police on Saturday said they caught BJP MLA Chandru Lamani allegedly accepting a Rs 5 lakh bribe.
The trap was laid by the Gadag Lokayukta police based on a complaint filed by a contractor.
“Today, a successful trap was laid by the Gadag Lokayukta police station. The accused public servant was caught while accepting Rs 5 lakh,” officials said, adding case has been registered under Section 7(a) read with 7(A) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
The complainant, Vijay Pujar, is a Class-I contractor from Chinchali in this district.
Lokayukta officials said the alleged bribe demand was linked to works under the Minor Irrigation Department, including the construction of retaining walls along a road.
“The accused had demanded Rs 11 lakh from the complainant to execute the work. During the trap, Rs 5 lakh was accepted,” officials said.
Along with the MLA, who represents the Shirahatti Assembly constituency, his personal assistants — Manjunath Valmiki and Guru Naik — have also been secured in connection with the case.
“Accused 1, 2 and 3 have been secured, and the investigation is in progress,” the Lokayukta said in a statement.
Reacting to the incident, in a sarcastic remark, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said, “BJP leaders are very honest. They are corruption-free in this country. The Lokayukta might have received some wrong information.”
He added, “Let us see what the Lokayukta says. I will react after that.”
Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, said he was not aware of the details and that his party does not tolerate bribery, adding that he would comment after gathering full information, while state BJP president B Y Vijayendra said he “would respond after ascertaining the facts.”
Meanwhile, supporters of Lamani condemned the Lokayukta action, alleging that the Congress government was behind the “conspiracy”.
They also raised slogans against the Congress government.
