Mangaluru: 3rd Series of the Enlightened Master Class in Digital Marketing held at YIASCM
Mangaluru: The Department of Commerce and Management at Yenepoya Institute of Arts, Science, Commerce, and Management (YIASCM), affiliated with Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), organized the 3rd Series of the Enlightened Master Class in Digital Marketing on March 20, 2024, at Kulur Campus, Mangaluru.
The event commenced with Mahammad Shahid, Head of the Department of Commerce, extending a warm welcome to the delegates. Dr. Arun A Bhagwath, the Principal and Dean Faculty of Science, emphasized the importance of global knowledge and mastering new-age skills in Digital Marketing for students' holistic development.
Experts, Dr. Simon Fraser and Craig Leith from Robert Gordon University, Scotland, served as Resource Persons for the session. Their presentations covered various aspects of digital marketing, including market analysis, consumer behavior, branding strategies, and digital advertising methodologies, aiming to equip students with the necessary tools and techniques for success in the field.
Vice Principals Dr. Shareena P, Dean Faculty of Commerce and Management, Dr. Jeevan Raj, and Narayan Sukumar A added weight to the event. The resource persons from Robert Gordon University were honored in a traditional manner as a token of appreciation for their contributions.
The session, held from 10 am to 12:30 pm, marked the third part of the series, with the preceding two sessions conducted online. A total of 250 students from B. Com, BBA, and MBA programs actively participated, demonstrating their enthusiasm for learning. Notable attendees included representatives from Robert Gordon University and the International Skill Development Corporation, as well as faculty members from Yenepoya Deemed University.
Sheetal Nayak, Assistant Professor, managed the proceedings as the Master of Ceremony, while Mr. Subramani K, Assistant Professor, coordinated the event.
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25 killed in lightning strikes, hailstorms in several districts of Bihar
Patna, Apr 10 (PTI): At least 25 people were killed in lightning strikes and hailstorms in several districts of Bihar on Thursday, officials said.
According to a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Nalanda reported 18 deaths, followed by two in Siwan, one each in Katihar, Darbhanga, Begusarai, Bhagalpur and Jehanabad.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, however, claimed in a post on X that over 50 people died on Thursday.
“I am deeply saddened by the tragic deaths of more than 50 people in various incidents of storm, rain, lightning, tree and wall collapse in Bihar. I express my deepest condolences. May God provide strength to the families affected by the disaster in this hour of grief,” he wrote in Hindi.
He also said that the state government should compensate farmers for their crop loss due to the sudden rain and give them proper compensation.
Earlier, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar condoled the deaths and announced an ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh each for the next of kin of the deceased.
On Wednesday, 13 people had died in lightning strikes in four districts of Bihar.
The India Meteorological Department has issued an ‘orange alert’ (be prepared) for a number of districts, including Darbhanga, East Champaran, Gopalganj, West Champaran, Kishanganj, Araria, Supaul, Gaya, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Nalanda, Nawada and Patna.
It has also forecast heavy rainfall on Friday and Saturday in these districts.
"Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds (40-50 kmph) likely to occur at few places over Madhubani, Darbhanga, East Champaran, Gopalganj, West Champaran, Kishanganj, Araria, Supaul, Gaya, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Nalanda, Nawada, Patna," the IMD said in a bulletin.
Water-logging was also reported on Thursday from several parts of Patna following heavy rain.
The state capital recorded an average of 42.6 mm rainfall till 5.30 pm.
Officials of the Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) and district administration, however, claimed that rainwater was drained out in the shortest possible time despite the downpour.
