Orientation Program 2025 held at Bearys Institute of Technology
Mangaluru: The Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT), in collaboration with Bearys Enviro Architecture Design School (BEADS), hosted the Orientation Program 2025 on Monday at the BIT campus to welcome the new batch of students and their parents. The event aimed to introduce the fresh entrants to the institution’s values, legacy, and academic culture.
The program began with registration, invocation, and introductory presentations about the college. A video showcasing the achievements of Bearys alumni inspired the gathering, highlighting the institution’s emphasis on academic and professional excellence.
In his welcome address, Dr. S. I. Manjur Basha, Principal of BIT, extended greetings to the newcomers. Trustee Siddique Beary, in his inaugural remarks, encouraged students to embrace entrepreneurship, urging them to consider creating startups as a means of fostering innovation and self-reliance.
The Chief Guest, K. Raju Mogaveera, K.A.S., Registrar of Mangalore University, addressed the students, stressing the importance of creativity and resilience in today’s competitive world. He said that innovative thinking and a forward-looking approach were crucial for success in academics as well as in professional life.
The ceremony also featured the felicitation of meritorious students, with Prof. Zaheer Ahmed of the Civil Engineering Department announcing the awardees. Parents present on the occasion expressed their appreciation for the institution’s commitment to providing holistic education.
The program was anchored by Mariyam Shabnum, faculty of AI & DS, while the formal vote of thanks was delivered by Ar. Khalil Razzak Shaik, Principal of BEADS.
The event concluded with the national anthem, followed by a lunch session at the Boys Hostel Mess. 
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1,850 missing mobile phones recovered as Delhi Police focusses on victim-centric policing
New Delhi (PTI): Delhi Police has recovered 1,850 stolen and lost mobile phones worth around Rs 4 crore in past 40 days under "Mission Reconnect", an initiative aimed at returning phones to their rightful owners in outernorth Delhi, an official said on Saturday.
The recovered phones were traced from different parts of the country, including remote areas, through technical surveillance and sustained field operations, police said, adding that the devices were handed over to their owners during a programme at the Sports Ground, New Police Lines, Kingsway Camp.
The initiative focused on a victim-centric approach and aimed at strengthening public trust through proactive policing and coordinated efforts across states, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outernorth) Hareshwar Swami said.
As part of the programme, teams performed 'nukkad nataks' and screened awareness videos on cybercrime, drug abuse prevention, and senior citizen safety, sensitising the public about digital frauds and safety measures, officials said.
The initiative combines technology, investigation and community participation to ensure recovery of lost property and reconnect citizens with their valuables, they added.
