Mangalore: Bearys Institute of Technology commemorates World Human Rights Day 2024
Mangalore: "Know your rights, embrace humanity, and live united for a happy society,” This powerful slogan, delivered by the chief guest, Mr. Ismail Shafi Babbukatte, set the tone for the World Human Rights Day celebrations at Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT), Mangalore, on December 13th and 14th, 2024. Organized by the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, in collaboration with BIT-NSS and BIT-ADVA, the event was a resounding success, fostering awareness and unity among students and faculty.
The celebrations kicked off on December 13th with a series of engaging competitions designed to highlight human rights issues creatively. Students participated in the Skit Competition, Elocution Competition, Poster-Making Competition, Reels-Making Competition, and Just-A-Minute (JAM) Competition. Faculty members from various departments judged the events, ensuring a rigorous and fair evaluation.
The grand finale took place on December 14th, starting with a prayer and a warm welcome address by Dr. Mehaboob Mujawar, Head of the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. The program was flawlessly conducted by Ms. Sumaiya Naseer, a 5th-semester student of AI & DS.
Chief guest Mr. Ismail Shafi Babbukatte, a renowned social worker and Founder President of Bandhutwa Charitable Trust (R), delivered an inspiring keynote speech. He emphasized the importance of understanding human rights, rejecting divisions based on religion, and striving for a harmonious society. His powerful slogan set the tone for the event, resonating deeply with the audience.
Dr. Kafeel Delvi, BIT-NSS Coordinator, also addressed the gathering, underscoring the role of Human Rights Day in promoting equality and justice.
The program concluded with a vote of thanks by Prof. Soudha N., who expressed heartfelt gratitude to the organizers, participants, and faculty for their efforts in making the event a grand success.
The winners of the various competitions were honored during the function, adding a celebratory touch to the event. The two-day program not only showcased the creative talents of the students but also left a lasting impact, encouraging everyone to uphold human rights and contribute to a more inclusive and equitable society.
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ED searches: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah accuses Centre of targeting Cong leaders
Chamarajanagara (Karnataka) (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday accused the central government and its agencies of consistently targeting Congress members by using searches on their properties, and questioned why similar action is not taken against BJP leaders.
He was reacting to searches conducted by the Enforcement Directorate on Monday on several individuals, among them the sons of Karnataka Congress MLA N A Haris and the grandson of former Union Cabinet minister K Rahman Khan, in connection with a cryptocurrency-linked money laundering case.
"The central government always targets Congress leaders. Will they raid the houses of BJP leaders?" Siddaramaiah said in response to a question. More than a dozen premises in the city were searched as part of the operation carried out by the ED under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
The premises searched comprised those of Mohammed Haris Nalapad and Omar Farook Nalapad, the sons of the MLA; Aqeeb Khan, the grandson of veteran Congress leader K Rahman Khan; and an alleged crypto hacker, Srikrishna Ramesh, alias Sriki, officials said.
The money laundering case stems from Karnataka Police FIRs and charge sheets filed in a 2017 case involving the hacking of national and international websites, theft of bitcoins, and the sale of these stolen virtual digital assets (VDAs) through crypto platforms by the alleged hacker Sriki and his associates.
Mohammed Haris Nalapad, Omar Farook Nalapad, and Aqeeb Khan are alleged to be beneficiaries of the proceeds of crime generated through this crypto-linked activity, officials added.
