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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Bhopal (PTI): A Bhopal-bound Air India flight from Mumbai carrying 175 persons on board made a “priority” landing here on Sunday due to a snag, an airport official said.

The aircraft landed safely at Bhopal airport at 3.20 pm, he said.

Consequently, the return leg of the flight from Bhopal to Mumbai, with 178 passengers booked, was cancelled, the official said.

AAI-run Bhopal airport said in a statement that Air India flight AI 633 “reported a technical issue to Air Traffic Control (ATC) during the flight from Mumbai to Bhopal”.

Immediately, all prescribed safety protocols were activated, and seamless coordination was ensured between ATC, airline ground operations, CISF and airpiort fire and rescue team of Bhopal airport, it said in a statement.

The flight, carrying 175 persons, including 166 passengers and nine crew members, landed safely at Bhopal airport at 3.20 pm, the airport operator said.

All necessary assistance and support were extended by the airport and airline teams as per the requirements of the flight crew, it said.

“Due to the technical issue, the aircraft was declared unserviceable, and as a precautionary measure, the return flight AI-634 (Bhopal to Mumbai) was cancelled by the airline to facilitate detailed inspection and rectification,” the statement said.