Mangalore: BIT Mechanical Engineering Department celebrates Vanamahotsava
Mangalore: The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT), in collaboration with the National Service Scheme (NSS) unit, celebrated "Vanamahotsava" on July 4, 2024, at Bearys Knowledge Campus. The event aimed to raise environmental awareness and promote conservation among students and faculty.
Dr. Vasantha Kumar, Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department, welcomed attendees and highlighted the importance of "Vanamahotsava" and the role students play in environmental conservation.
The event featured Dr. Prashanth Naik, Professor of Biosciences at Mangalore University, as the Chief Guest. Dr. Naik spoke about the importance of nature conservation and encouraged students to engage in environmentally sustainable projects. He also commended BIT for its green initiatives.
BIT Principal Dr. S I Manjur Basha addressed the gathering, emphasizing the importance of regular participation in such activities and the role of educational institutions in promoting environmental responsibility.
The event was attended by Prof. Abdul Latif, Principal of Bearys PU College, heads of engineering departments, faculty members, and students.
As part of the "Vanamahotsava" celebration, Dr. Naik, Dr. Basha, faculty members, and students participated in a tree plantation drive, planting several saplings across the Bearys Knowledge Campus. Prof. Arvind Kumar coordinated the event, ensuring smooth organization and execution.
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Pakistan reports two more polio cases; Total tally now 52
ISLAMABAD: At least two more cases of poliovirus were reported in Pakistan, taking the number of infections to 52 so far this year, a report said on Friday.
“The Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health has confirmed the detection of two more wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) cases in Pakistan," an official statement said.
The fresh infections — a boy and a girl — were reported from the Dera Ismail Khan district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province.
“Genetic sequencing of the samples collected from the children is underway," the statement read. Dera Ismail Khan, one of the seven polio-endemic districts of southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, has reported five polio cases so far this year.
Of the 52 cases in the country this year, 24 are from Balochistan, 13 from Sindh, 13 from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and one each from Punjab and Islamabad.
There is no cure for polio. Only multiple doses of the oral polio vaccine and completion of the routine vaccination schedule for all children under the age of five can keep them protected.
