Outrage against N. Highway mess: Protest near Hejamadi Tollgate
Padubidri: A symbolic protest was held at Hejamadi Tollgate on National Highway 66 on Thursday, demanding the exemption in toll for local vehicles, and the immediate completion of the National Highway 66 works.
“Complete the national highway work or stop the toll collection. Toll collection should be permanently stopped for local vehicles. Construct the highway as per the original map of 2010. While setting up four tollgates within 90 kilometers is against the National Highway Law, Surathkal tollgate must be removed immediately,” the committee urged.
“National highway curves are unscientific, and no warning sign boards are installed in the accident-prone zones, road dividers are inadequate,” the committee added.
The protesters then submitted a memorandum to Kapu Tahsildar Guru Siddayya Hiremath.
Horata Samithi president Deviprasad Shetty, MLC Kota Srinivas Poojary, former minister Vinay Kumar Sorake, district panchayat member Shashikanta Padubidri, taluk panchayat member Dinesh Palimaru, various gram panchayat presidents Vishalakshi Putran, Damayanti Amin,JDS district President Yogish Shetty, Vasudeva Rao, Rakshana Vedike District President Ansar Ahmed, Kapu constituency president Sudhakar Shetty, Kapu block Congress president Navinchandra J. Shetty, BJP Kapu constituency President Prakash Shetty, tempo drivers and Malakar Sangha president Harish Shetty, Uday Shetty Anna, Abbas Haji, Ismail Phalimaru, Ashraf, Ismail Hejamadi and others were present.
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Bhatkal: AITM to host national-level hackathon ‘CodeFest 2025’
Bhatkal: The Anjuman Institute of Technology and Management (AITM) is set to host AITM CodeFest 2025, a national-level hackathon aimed at bringing together some of the brightest minds in technology from across the country. Organized by the final-year students of AITM, the event will serve as a platform for innovation, creativity, and real-world problem-solving through technology.
The hackathon, open to tech enthusiasts and students from all over India, will feature a rigorous two-round process to ensure only the most talented and innovative teams make it to the final stage.
Event Structure
- First Round: Online Submission
Participants will submit ideas based on the provided themes and problem statements. Over 1,000 students from colleges across India are expected to participate in this round.
- Second Round: 24-Hour On-Campus Hackathon
Shortlisted teams will compete in an intense 24-hour hackathon at the AITM campus in Bhatkal. Approximately 25-30 teams, comprising the top 100 students, will be selected to participate in this final stage.
Event Timeline
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Registration Opens: December 25, 2024
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Registration Closes: January 20, 2025
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Idea Submission Period: January 21-31, 2025
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Team Shortlisting: February 3, 2025
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Final Hackathon: February 8, 2025
AITM CodeFest 2025 promises to be a celebration of innovation and technical excellence, providing a platform for participants to showcase their skills while addressing real-world challenges through technology. The event is expected to attract a vibrant mix of ideas and foster collaboration among some of India’s most promising young minds.
