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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Former minister C M Ibrahim announces to launch new regional party for Karnataka
Kalaburagi: Two years after being expelled from the Janata Dal (Secular), former minister C.M. Ibrahim has announced that he will launch a new regional political party in Karnataka on January 24, reported Deccan Herald.
Speaking at a meeting organised by the Nava Karnataka Nirmana Andolana in Kalaburagi on Sunday, Ibrahim confirmed the birth of the new party.
The 77-year-old politician stated he would soon be meeting with other like-minded individuals to choose a symbol for the party.
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Ibrahim emphasised that the organisation would be guided by the principles of 12th-century social reformer Basavanna and the architect of the Indian Constitution, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.
A veteran politician, Ibrahim served as Union Civil Aviation Minister during the tenure of H.D. Deve Gowda as Prime Minister and later headed the Karnataka unit of the Janata Dal (Secular). He was expelled from the JD(S) in 2023 on charges of anti-party activities.
His exit from the party followed sharp differences over the JD(S) decision to ally with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). As the then state president of the JD(S), Ibrahim had publicly criticised the alliance, claiming it was finalised without his knowledge. He had also reportedly convened meetings of his supporters and expressed support for the INDIA bloc.
