Inauguration of World Green Building Week (WGBW-2025)
Mangaluru: Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT) and BIT Polytechnic inaugurated World Green Building Week 2025 on 9th September 2025 at the BIT campus.
The program began with a welcome address by Dr. Purushothama C. T ., Coordinator of WGBW-2025, who shared insights on the importance of the event and its objectives. Dr. S. I. Manjur Basha , Principal of BIT, highlighted how the BIT campus provides a healthier and more sustainable living environment compared to the urban setting of Mangalore city.
Prof. Prithviraj , Director of BIT Polytechnic, motivated students to actively participate in all the activities planned during the week. The Chief Guest, Dr. Palakshappa, HoD of Civil Engineering, PA College of Engineering, delivered an inspiring talk on “Green Buildings, Smart Living”, emphasizing the role of sustainable architecture in modern society.
Principals of sister institutions, Heads of various departments, faculty, and students of BIT, BIT Polytechnic, and BEADS graced the occasion.
The vote of thanks was proposed by Prof. Badruddin , Co-coordinator of WGBW-2025, while Prof. Chittaranjan of BIT Polytechnic skillfully conducted the program as the Master of Ceremony.
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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.
