International conference on "Dual Transition of Net Zero Carbon, Digital Transformation" in B’luru
Bangaluru: Bengaluru City University is set to host a groundbreaking international conference, "Dual Transition of Net Zero Carbon and Digital Transformation," on February 16th and 17th, 2024. The event will take place at the JnanaJyothi Auditorium, BCU, and is a collaborative effort between Bengaluru City University, India, and Birmingham City University, UK. This conference is a culmination of the joint research project, "Net Zero Carbon Emission Hub," supported by the British Council, U.K., and KSHEC, Dept. of Higher Education, Govt. of Karnataka.
The conference will witness the participation of academic and industrial representatives, scientists, NGOs, and technocrats from PAN India and across the globe. Dr. M.C. Sudhakar, Honorable Minister for Higher Education, Government of Karnataka, will inaugurate the conference on February 16, 2024, and release the Conference Proceedings. Prof. Linagraja Gandhi, Vice-Chancellor of Bengaluru City University, will preside over the function, with S K Rai, Managing Director of Hero Cycles, delivering the keynote address. The conference has attracted a total of 550 registrations, expecting around 1000 participants on both days.
The Valedictory function is scheduled for February 17, 2024, at 4:00 PM, with Mr. Kamal Bali, CEO of Volvo and Director of CII, as the Chief Guest. Prof. Lingaraja Gandhi, Vice-Chancellor, Bengaluru City University, will preside over the function, accompanied by esteemed guests such as Mr. Rajendra Tripathi from British Council Division, Sayalee Gankar from DY Patil University, and Prof. S.R. Niranjan, Vice-Chairman, KSHEC. International speakers include Dr. Alex De Ruoyter, Dr. Shishank from Birmingham City University, Dr. Suresh Renukappa, Dr. Shubhasini Suresh from the University of Wolverhampton, and Dr. Redouane Sarrakh from the University of Lincoln.
The conference encompasses four plenary sessions where industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and academicians will converge to discuss pathways toward a more sustainable, equitable, and connected world. With four parallel technical sessions for research paper presentations, a total of 107 papers will be shared during these sessions, providing a platform for offline and online participation from various locations globally.
This conference aims to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and expertise among academia, industries, professional organizations, and policy-making bodies. Focusing on the intersection of environmental sustainability and digital transformation, it will explore how digital technologies can accelerate the journey to net-zero emissions. The conference addresses the necessity and importance of the dual transition toward net-zero emissions and a digitally transformed world for the sustainability of the planet and the prosperity of future generations.
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Another North Goa nightclub sealed; Kejriwal says corruption led to fire tragedy
Panaji (PTI): As part of a crackdown against tourist establishments violating laws and safety norms in the aftermath of the Arpora fire tragedy, Goa authorities on Saturday sealed a renowned club at Vagator and revoked the fire department NOC of another club.
Cafe CO2 Goa, located on a cliff overlooking the Arabian Sea at Vagator beach in North Goa, was sealed. The move came two days after Goya Club, also in Vagator, was shut down for alleged violations of rules.
Elsewhere, campaigning for local body polls, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal said the fire incident at Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub at Arpora, which claimed 25 lives on December 6, happened because the BJP government in the state was corrupt.
An inspection of Cafe CO2 Goa by a state government-appointed team revealed that the establishment, with a seating capacity of 250, did not possess a no-objection certificate (NOC) of the Fire and Emergency Services Department. The club, which sits atop Ozrant Cliff, also did not have structural stability, the team found.
The Fire and Emergency Services on Saturday also revoked the NOC issued to Diaz Pool Club and Bar at Anjuna as the fire extinguishers installed in the establishment were found to be inadequate, said divisional fire officer Shripad Gawas.
A notice was issued to Nitin Wadhwa, the partner of the club, he said in the order.
Campaigning at Chimbel village near Panaji in support of his party's Zilla Panchayat election candidate, Aam Aadmi Party leader Kejriwal said the nightclub fire at Arpora happened because of the "corruption of the Pramod Sawant-led state government."
"Why this fire incident happened? I read in the newspapers that the nightclub had no occupancy certificate, no building licence, no excise licence, no construction licence or trade licence. The entire club was illegal but still it was going on," he said.
"How could it go on? Couldn't Pramod Sawant or anyone else see it? I was told that hafta (bribe) was being paid," the former Delhi chief minister said.
A person can not work without bribing officials in the coastal state, Kejriwal said, alleging that officers, MLAs and even ministers are accepting bribes.
