National Energy Conservation Week 2024 Concludes at BIT with Enthusiastic Participation
Mangalore, January 7, 2025: The National Energy Conservation Week 2024 celebration at Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT) concluded on January 7, 2025. The week-long event, aimed at promoting awareness about sustainable energy practices, featured a range of engaging activities and garnered enthusiastic participation from students and faculty.
The celebrations commenced on December 31, 2024, with insightful invited talks. Prof. Dr. Sardar Islam from Australia delivered a session on "Energy Conservation and Digitization of Energy Technologies," while Prof. John Valder spoke about "Alternate Energies and Renewable Energy Sources." These sessions set the tone for a week dedicated to energy awareness and innovation. The overall coordinator for the event was Dr. Abdullah Gubbi, HOD-ECE.
A highlight of the event was the walkathon on January 2, 2025, which saw participation from approximately 500 students, emphasizing the importance of conserving energy through collective action.
Throughout the week, students showcased their talents and ideas through a series of thought-provoking activities. The debate on energy conservation sparked lively discussions, with participants presenting diverse perspectives on sustainable energy solutions and the role of technology and policy in achieving them.
The poster presentation allowed students to visually communicate innovative ideas, using creative designs to highlight the urgency and methods of energy conservation. The speech competition offered a platform for eloquent participants to share their insights and inspire others, focusing on practical steps and the broader impact of energy efficiency in everyday life.
The valedictory ceremony on January 7 marked the culmination of the week’s events. Certificates and accolades were distributed to winners of various competitions, acknowledging their creativity and dedication to the cause of energy conservation. The event succeeded in fostering a sense of responsibility and inspiring innovative ideas for a sustainable future.
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Soldier found hanging in Jammu camp, investigation underway
Jammu (PTI): A soldier posted in an army dog unit was found dead inside a military camp here on Sunday, officials said.
The soldier was found hanging with a rope from the ceiling of his room in the family quarters area of the camp at Nagrota in the early hours of the day, they said.
The body of the deceased was shifted to Government Medical College (GMC) hospital for medico-legal formalities.
Preliminary reports suggest it to be a case of suicide but the exact cause of death will be ascertained after the completion of the investigation, the officials said.
They said the army has initiated a departmental inquiry, while police have also started inquest proceedings to probe the circumstances leading to his death.
