Mangaluru : ‘GREEN WALKATHON 2018’ on September 30 in city by BIT & BEADS
Mangaluru, Sept 26: Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT) and Bearys Enviro Architecture Design School (BEADS) has organized “GREEN WALKATHON 2018” on 30th September 2018 from Mangala Stadium to Town Hall, Mangaluru. The Walkathon is part of its ninth year celebration of World Green Building Week.
According to a release, the main objectives of this event are to bring awareness on sustainable development, energy saving, reuse, recycle, Minimize Impact on Environment, Enhanced Health and Productivity of Building occupants among Mangaloreans.
Shree Swami Ekhagamyanandji of Ramakrishna mission, Mangaladevi would flag off the event at 7:30 AM at Mangala Stadium, near Lady Hill. The program will be followed by felicitation to the unsung heroes in the various fields at Town Hall, Mangaluru.
The Walkathon would pass through Lalbagh, PVS, Navabharath Circle, City Centre, Hampankatta, and others. BIT & BEADS have invited students, faculties, and people from all spheres to participate in this event.
For registration and to book free T-shirts, register on their website www.bit.ly/greenwalkathon.
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Two arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting woman at knifepoint in Kochi
Kochi (PTI): Two persons have been arrested after a three-member gang allegedly sexually assaulted a woman at knifepoint near Ernakulam Junction Railway station, officials said on Friday.
The arrested accused were identified as Danish (26), a native of Varkala in Thiruvananthapuram district, and Rahul (39), a native of Paravoor in Kollam district.
Police officials said they were searching for the prime accused, Sanjay, a native of Aroor in Alappuzha district.
According to police, the incident occurred on the night of May 5 when the victim was chatting with her friend near a closed hotel near Ernakulam Junction Railway station.
Officials said the accused approached them, attacked the victim’s friend and then allegedly threatened the woman with a knife before sexually assaulting her.
Police said the accused also allegedly disrobed the victim during the attack.
However, the woman managed to escape from the spot and approached a nearby shop for help.
Police were informed immediately and shifted the victim to the police station.
Officials said the accused were heavily drunk at the time of the incident and went into hiding soon after the attack.
Police registered a case on May 6 under charges including rape, disrobing a woman, criminal intimidation and robbery.
The two accused were later arrested in the city, while efforts are continuing to trace Sanjay, police said.
The accused were produced before a court and remanded to judicial custody.
