M’luru: Workshop on project selection, AI-based literature review, funding schemes held at BIT
Mangaluru: A workshop on “Project Selection, Literature Review Using AI Tools and Funding Schemes” was organised by the Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering at Bearys Institute of Technology, Mangalore, in association with the IQAC R&D Cell and the BIT IEEE student branch on March 16, 2026, at the International Seminar Hall.
The event was held under the patronage of Director Dr. S I Manjur Basha, who addressed the gathering and highlighted the importance of research and innovation in engineering education. The workshop began at 10:30 AM with technical sessions led by resource persons Dr. Imran Mokashi, Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, and Dr. Altamashuddin Khan Nadeemallah, Head of the Department of Civil Engineering.
Dr. Imran Mokashi initiated the session by explaining various funding schemes available for student projects and research initiatives. He spoke about government grants, institutional support, and private funding opportunities, and guided students on proposal writing, documentation, and the process of approaching funding agencies. He also explained how to prepare effective project proposals to secure financial support.
Dr. Altamashuddin Khan conducted a session on the use of AI-powered tools for literature review. He demonstrated the use of tools such as ChatGPT and other research assistance platforms, showing students how to identify relevant research papers, analyse trends, and organise information from multiple sources.
The workshop saw the participation of 85 students from Mechanical, Civil, ECE, and AI&DS Engineering departments, along with three faculty members.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks. 
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1,600 Indians travel to India on 5 Qatar Airways flights amid airspace curbs
Doha (PTI): Around 1,600 Indian nationals travelled to India on five Qatar Airways flights on Tuesday, even as the airline continues to operate limited services due to restrictions on Qatar's airspace, the Indian Embassy here said.
The flights included two services to Delhi and one each to Mumbai, Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram, the embassy said in a social media post.
"In total, about 1600 Indian nationals travelled on Qatar Airways flights today," it said.
The mission noted that Qatar's airspace remains largely closed and Qatar Airways is currently operating only limited, non-scheduled flights.
The airline has announced services to nine Indian destinations starting Wednesday, and passengers can make bookings through the Qatar Airways website, mobile application or authorised travel agents.
The embassy said it continues to facilitate temporary Saudi transit visas for stranded Indian nationals wishing to travel to India via Saudi Arabia by crossing the Salwa land border.
The mission will remain open on all days in the coming week to provide consular services, including issuance of passports, while its control room and helplines through phone, email and WhatsApp will continue to function on a 24/7 basis.
It urged the Indian community to follow instructions issued by Qatari authorities and exercise responsibility in sharing information to help maintain public safety and community stability.
The embassy and Indian community organisations have also collaborated to support members of the Indian fishermen community in Qatar by providing dry rations to those in need.
Tensions in West Asia continue to escalate following the US-Israel strikes on Iran since February 28.
