Mangalore: Bearys Knowledge Campus in Mangalore marked the beginning of the National Energy Conservation Week 2023 with a prayer and warm welcome extended by Dr. Abdullah Gubbi, the event's coordinator.

The annual event, organized by the Department of ECE-BIT Mangalore in association with Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited, aims to promote awareness about energy conservation and encourage eco-friendly practices.

During the inauguration, Dr. S.I. Majur Basha, Principal of BIT, delivered impactful remarks emphasizing the importance of collective action in addressing energy conservation and highlighting the significant role that students and faculty members play in driving change. The audience was captivated by his insightful speech.

To symbolize unity and commitment towards energy conservation, an enthusiastic group of students and faculty members from various departments participated in a spirited march. They proudly carried banners and posters advocating for energy conservation, visually representing the collective effort required to create a sustainable future.

The week-long event will feature workshops and activities covering a wide range of topics related to renewable energy and energy-efficient technologies.

Attendees will have the opportunity to showcase innovative solutions for a greener tomorrow.

Following the inauguration, an invited talk on energy conservation was delivered by Dr. UC Niranjan, Director of Research & Training at Manipal Dot Net, Manipal. Dr. Niranjan, a renowned expert in the field of Embedded Systems, shared his knowledge and insights on this vital subject.

The event witnessed the presence of Principals from BEADS and BIES, as well as heads of various departments, faculties, and students, all coming together to support and participate in the National Energy Conservation Week 2023 at Bearys Knowledge Campus.

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Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation will operate 1000 additional special services in view of the Christmas festival.

In addition to the existing schedule, the special services will run on 19.12.2025, 20.12.2025 and 24.12.2025. Further, special buses will be operated from various places of intra & Interstate places to Bengaluru on 26.12.2025 & 28.12.2025.

Special buses will be exclusively operated from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station to Dharmastala, Kukkesubramanya, Shivamogga, Hassan, Mangaluru, Kundapura, Shringeri, Horanadu, Davangere, Hubbali, Dharwad, Belagavi, Vijayapura, Gokarna, Sirsi, Karwar, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Ballari, Koppala, Yadgir, Bidar, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Hyderabad and other places.

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Special buses from Mysuru Road Bus Station will be exclusively operated towards Mysuru, Hunsur, Piriyapatna, Virajpet, Kushalanagar, Madikeri.

The corporation has also announced a discount of 5 per cent on the fare if four or more passengers book tickets under a single reservation. A discount of 10 per cent will be extended on return journey tickets if onward and return tickets are booked simultaneously.

In addition to the above, special buses will be operated from all Taluk/District Bus Stands in the jurisdiction of KSRTC based on the traffic needs.