Ecoverse Makethon at BIT showcases student innovation for sustainability
Mangalore: The Departments of Computer Science and Engineering and Electronics and Communication Engineering at Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT) organized a 24-hour inter-department Makethon, “Ecoverse,” on September 23 and 24 at the Bearys Knowledge Campus, supported by the IEEE BIT Student Branch.
The event, themed “Innovate Today, Sustain Tomorrow,” focused on solutions around clean air, pure water, green mobility, safe cities, and vibrant shores. A total of 31 teams participated, presenting innovative prototypes. Prizes and certificates were awarded to the top three groups, while all participants received certificates of participation.
The inaugural session was compered by Rahila, a 3rd-semester CSE student, with the welcome address delivered by Mohammed Owais of 5th semester CSE. Principal Dr. S. I. Manjur Basha stressed the importance of student participation in technical activities. Event coordinator Prof. Mohammed Sinan emphasised entrepreneurship as a driver of sustainability, and Dr. Abdullah Gubbi, Head of ECE, encouraged students to think creatively to solve real-world problems.
The Makethon witnessed enthusiastic involvement, combining creativity, technology, and social responsibility in addressing sustainability challenges.
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1,850 missing mobile phones recovered as Delhi Police focusses on victim-centric policing
New Delhi (PTI): Delhi Police has recovered 1,850 stolen and lost mobile phones worth around Rs 4 crore in past 40 days under "Mission Reconnect", an initiative aimed at returning phones to their rightful owners in outernorth Delhi, an official said on Saturday.
The recovered phones were traced from different parts of the country, including remote areas, through technical surveillance and sustained field operations, police said, adding that the devices were handed over to their owners during a programme at the Sports Ground, New Police Lines, Kingsway Camp.
The initiative focused on a victim-centric approach and aimed at strengthening public trust through proactive policing and coordinated efforts across states, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outernorth) Hareshwar Swami said.
As part of the programme, teams performed 'nukkad nataks' and screened awareness videos on cybercrime, drug abuse prevention, and senior citizen safety, sensitising the public about digital frauds and safety measures, officials said.
The initiative combines technology, investigation and community participation to ensure recovery of lost property and reconnect citizens with their valuables, they added.
