Mechanical Engineering Students Association organises skill development workshop for students of BIT
Mangaluru: The Mechanical Engineering Students Association (MESA), in collaboration with the Institutions Innovation Council (IIC) of Beary Institute of Technology (BIT), successfully organized a workshop on "Entrepreneurship, Skill, Attitude, and Behavior Development" on February 22, 2024, at the International Seminar Hall, BIT.
The workshop began with the welcome address delivered by Dr. Vasantha Kumar, Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering followed by the Presidential address, which was delivered by Dr. SI Manjur Basha, Principal of BIT.
Rajarama C.G., CEO of Ecobliss, counseled the students and motivated them to envision themselves as entrepreneurs who have a commitment to serving the community and nation. He shared his experiences in establishing Ecobliss, the first industry to introduce arecanut leaf plates to European markets. Rajarama, a mechanical engineer, inspired students from Mechanical Engineering and other branches to develop their technical skills and adopt a service-oriented attitude.
Donson D’Souza, Chief Operating Officer and Client Relations at Blackfrog Technologies Private Limited, interacted with the attendees, sharing his experiences in research and development that led to the creation of "The Portable Medical-Grade Refrigerator," which is used to store and transport vaccination supplies and organs. He advised the students to cultivate a diligent work ethic towards their dreams and aspirations.
Dr. Imran Mokashi, the IIC President and Convener of BIT, was the coordinator of the workshop, while Mr. Shahejahan from the Mechanical Engineering Department served as the master of ceremony.
The vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. Sandeep Nambiar S.
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Bus helper held for stealing USD 1,600 from Iranian woman's purse in Delhi; money recovered
New Delhi (PTI): The Delhi Police has arrested a bus helper and recovered USD 1,600 that was allegedly stolen from the purse of an Iranian woman who had forgotten it on a private bus at ISBT Kashmere Gate, an official said on Sunday.
The incident came to light on December 15, when a complaint was lodged at the ISBT Kashmere Gate police post by Dr Ali Akbar Shah, a professor at Delhi University and a resident of Mukherjee Nagar, the police said.
He informed police that his guest, Fareshteh Sayanjali, an Iranian national, had arrived in India on December 13 and was staying at his residence, they said.
The woman had travelled to Uttarakhand's Rishikesh and was returning to Delhi on December 15 in a bus. While de-boarding at ISBT Kashmere Gate around 1.45 pm, she inadvertently left her purse on the bus seat, the police officer said.
After some time, she received a phone call from the bus operator informing her that the purse had been found in the vehicle. However, when the purse was handed back to her, she discovered that USD 1,600 in cash kept inside was missing," the officer added.
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Based on Dr Shah's statement, an FIR was registered at Kashmere Gate police station on December 16, and an investigation was taken up, police said.
During the investigation, the team questioned the driver and conductor of the bus in which the woman had travelled, police said.
During questioning, the conductor told police that Monish, the bus helper, found the purse lying abandoned on a seat and handed it over to him, police said.
Monish initially attempted to mislead the investigators, but later confessed to stealing the US dollars from the purse, police said
Following his disclosure, Monish was arrested on December 17 and recovered the entire stolen amount, police said.
The accused, Monish, 26, is a resident of Jahangirpuri in north Delhi.
He has studied up to Class 10 and has been working as a helper with the private bus service for the past year, they said.
