'World Green Building Week 2023' inaugurated at Bearys Knowledge Campus in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: The 'World Green Building Week 2023' was launched by BIT, BEADS, BIES & BIT Polytechnic, Innoli, at the International Seminar Hall of the Bearys Knowledge Campus in Mangaluru on Wednesday, September 13, in the presence of the faculty members and students of various institutions.
The event began with a warm welcome by Dr. SI Manjur Basha, Principal of BIT. Ar. Khalil, who addressed the audience, spoke on the importance of water conservation. Dr. Aziz Mustafa, Principal of BIES, spoke on sustainability and Prof. Prithviraj M, Director of BIT Polytechnic, shared his insights with the audience.
Prof. Hannath BA, Head of the Department at BIES, introduced the chief guest at the event Dr. Mohammad Shafiul Musthak B, Professor and Chairman in the Department of Applied Zoology at Mangalore University. Addressing the audience, Dr. Musthak emphasized the significance of conservation of natural resources in order to have a better future. He also discussed on the occasion innovative ideas for creating a green city.
The 'World Green Building Week 2023' is being organized from September 13 to 15 and will feature various events aimed at promoting green building practices. It will be an informative and inspiring series of events focusing on sustainability and environment-friendly building practices, the organizers have said in a press release. Prof. Zaheer Ahmed, who is the coordinator of the event, is from the Civil Department.
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SC bans NCERT book over chapter on judiciary corruption, orders copies' seizure, digital takedown
New Delhi (PTI): The Supreme Court on Thursday imposed a blanket ban on class 8 NCERT book carrying a chapter on corruption in the judiciary, and ordered a seizure of all physical copies, along with takedown of its digital forms.
The apex court ordered that the Centre and state authorities comply with its directions immediately, and warned of "serious action" if directions are defied in any form.
The top court issued show cause notices to NCERT director, school education secretary to explain why action should be not taken against those responsible.
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A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant said there seemed to be a calculated move to undermine institution and demean dignity of judiciary.
The bench said such misconduct, having everlasting impact on judiciary, would fall within definition of criminal contempt.
"We would like to have a deeper probe," the bench said.
The court said that if allowed to go unchecked, this will erode people's faith in judiciary. "No one will be allowed to go scot-free."
The CJI said, "It is my duty as the head of the institution to find out who is responsible; heads must roll."
CJI Surya Kant said there appears to be a deep-rooted, well planned conspiracy to defame the judiciary.
Taking exception to the NCERT's Wednesday communication, the SC said there was not a single word of apology in it, and instead, they have tried to justified it.
At the outset, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta tendered an unconditional and unqualified apology on behalf of Ministry of education.
The bench posted the mater for further hearing on march 11.
