Mangaluru: The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT) in Mangalore organized a successful "PROJECT EXPO-2023" on May 19, 2023, at the BIT Arena. The event provided a platform for students to showcase their talent and creative ideas, drawing the attention of faculty, industry professionals, and esteemed guests.

The gathering was welcomed by Dr. Vasantha Kumar, Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department, who expressed gratitude to everyone present. The inauguration of the PROJECT EXPO-2023 was carried out by Dr. S I Manjur Basha, the Principal of BIT. Dr. Basha commended the Mechanical Engineering Department for organizing the expo and offering students a valuable opportunity to exhibit their innovative projects.

Humphrey Maben, Assistant Engineer at KIOCL Mangalore, was the Chief Guest for the program. With his extensive experience at Kuduremukh Iron Ore Limited, Maben shared valuable insights during his address. He discussed the challenges encountered in constructing and maintaining the plant, emphasizing the importance of production time and machine maintenance.

Maben also highlighted the difficulties faced in troubleshooting machines and emphasized the significance of safety precautions, citing incidents that have occurred in the industry.

The "PROJECT EXPO-2023" served as a platform for students to showcase their technical prowess and innovative thinking. The event not only encouraged their creative ideas but also provided valuable exposure to industry professionals and esteemed guests in attendance. The Department of Mechanical Engineering at BIT continues to nurture and support the talents of its students, fostering a spirit of innovation and excellence.

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Kolkata (PTI): Three persons died and three others were injured after being hit by a train amid dense fog on Saturday, while travelling to attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally at Taherpur in West Bengal's Nadia district, a senior official said.

The incident occurred between Taherpur and Badkulla railway stations under the Sealdah-Krishnanagar section of Eastern Railway, he said.

Modi, whose helicopter could not land at Taherpur due to dense fog and low visibility, condoled the death of the “BJP workers” in his virtual address from Kolkata airport.

“I have come to know that some BJP workers, while travelling to the rally, lost their lives in a rail accident. My condolences are with the families of those who have lost their loved ones, and I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured,” Modi said.

The Eastern Railway official told PTI that the incident occurred in the morning when these people, who were travelling by a bus, had stopped the vehicle and walked to the railway tracks to answer nature's call.

"While three persons died on the spot, two others with injuries were admitted to a local hospital," he said.

Another person with minor injuries was released after having been administered first aid, the official said.

The deceased have been identified as Ramprasad Ghosh (74), Shaktipada Sutradhar (55) and Gopinath Das (38).

Meanwhile, Mahua Moitra, Trinamool Congress MP from Krishnanagar constituency in Nadia district, alleged that the BJP ignored the incident and went ahead with the rally.

"Terrible tragedy hushed up at altar of @narendramodi ego. @BJP4India supporters brought from far Murshidabad for PM rally in Ranaghat today," she said in a post on X.

"4 went to answer nature's call and were killed by 31814 down local train near Taherpur. BJP ignored, blacked out & went ahead with rally," Moitra claimed.

Reacting to her remarks, the West Bengal BJP, in a post on X, asserted that the TMC "has always been adept at milking tragedies", and was being "disrespectful to the unfortunate victims of this tragedy".

The TMC alleged that BJP leaders have not shown "neither concern nor compassion" over the mishap.

"The loss of three lives in Taherpur should have united everyone in grief. But @BJP4India leaders showed neither concern nor compassion," it said in another post on X.

"At this painful moment, Smt @MamataOfficial and Shri @abhishekaitc put humanity above party lines and stood beside the families of the deceased," the party said.

TMC’s on-ground leaders promptly reached out to the grieving family members, ensuring them of help and assistance, it said.

"While Delhi’s rulers chase Bengal with arrogance, our leadership chose empathy. This is the difference between politics of power and politics of people!" the TMC added.