Inauguration of BEASPIRE, IEEE Day 2025 celebration at Bearys Institute of Technology
Mangaluru: The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT), Mangaluru, organized the inauguration of its departmental association, BEASPIRE, in conjunction with the IEEE Day 2025 celebration.
The inauguration was graced by Dr. Monika Sadananda, Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Mangalore University, who delivered an insightful interactive session on “Education for a Rapidly Changing World.” Dr. Monika underscored the importance of adaptability, innovation, and interdisciplinary learning in the contemporary educational landscape. She encouraged students to cultivate both technical proficiency and social responsibility to effectively contribute to an evolving global environment.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Abdullah Gubbi, Head of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering. The event was coordinated by Prof. Nikitha C, faculty member of the ECE Department, while Akkmala, a student of ECE, served as the Master of Ceremony.
As part of the occasion, several technical and recreational activities, including quizzes, games, and speeches, were organized to promote teamwork, creativity, and holistic learning among students.
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Regulator DGCA eases flight duty norms for pilots amid IndiGo crisis
Mumbai (PTI): Aviation watchdog DGCA on Friday eased the flight duty norms by allowing substitution of leaves with a weekly rest period amid massive operational disruptions at IndiGo, according to sources.
As per the revised Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms, "no leave shall be substituted for weekly rest", which means that weekly rest period and leaves are to be treated separately. The clause was part of efforts to address fatigue issues among the pilots.
Citing IndiGo flight disruptions, sources told PTI that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has decided to withdraw the provision 'no leave shall be substituted for weekly rest' from the FDTL norms.
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"In view of the ongoing operational disruptions and representations received from various airlines regarding the need to ensure continuity and stability of operations, it has been considered necessary to review the said provision," DGCA said in a communication dated December 5.
The gaps in planning ahead of the implementation of the revised FDTL, the second phase of which came into force from November 1, have resulted in crew shortage at IndiGo and is one of the key reasons for the current disruptions.
#BREAKING: #DGCA relaxes a clause which debarred airlines to club leaves with weekly rest to mitigate #IndiGo crisis
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