Epitome-2K12 concludes at AIMIT

March 31, 2012

Mangalore, March 31: The valedictory of Epitome-2K12, the national level IT fest conducted by IT section of AIMIT, St Aloysius College, was held at Friday evening.

Dikshit Rai, CEO, CodeCraft, an alumnus of St Aloysius College was the chief guest. Speaking about his journey through life to achieve the distinction of being a very young entrepreneur and CEO, said that there is no mantra to achieve success. “If you are confused about what you need to do in life it is alright”.

“Don't let anyone say you are not good. There is nothing which cannot be done”, he said.

Mr Rai called upon the young audience to work hard and said that is the formula to achieve success. “Opportunities will know at your door, then be ready to grab them and that will make a lot of difference”, he said.

Presenting his own example, when he was offered a big job how he refused to take it up because he had a desire to start something on his own and how that has made a big difference.

Rev Dr Ozzie Mascarehas SJ, Chairman, MBA Dept , AIMIT who presided over the function spoke about Mr Vinod Kosla, after being in IT field for so many years had ventured to make this world a better place through IT. Fr Masacarenhas asked the students to think BIG. Taking one more example of Nathan Wolfe, virologist, he said IT professionals of future should work towards making digital data to solve the problems of the world.

Fr DEnzil Lobo SJ, Director, AIMIT thanked Mr Dikshit for inspiring the gathering by his example and referring to Mr Rai, said , “we have a young Steve Jobs amongst us”.

He also said that anyone who has ideas could achieve anything . Only one needs to work hard. Quoting Tom Friedman, the author of the book 'The World is Flat', he said, “Anyone, anywhere can be a world player today. Opportunities are there…but one needs to grab them when they come. He once again reiterated his message saying, “Creative Thinking is very essential”.

Arun D'Silva, the faculty coordinator of 'Epitome' gave an account of the proceedings of both the days and Annapoorna proposed the vote of thanks.

The formal progrmame was followed by the distribution of certificates and awards to the winders. NMMIT MCA team, NITTE won the overall championship and St Jospeh's Engineering College MCA team was the runners up.

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Mangaluru’s public transport revolution: 100 new govt electric buses to end private ‘trip-cutting’

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: Public transport in Mangaluru is set for a state-led transformation as the government moves to deploy 100 new electric govt buses to replace unreliable private services. The initiative aims to provide a dependable alternative to private operators who have been frequently "cutting trips," leaving thousands of commuters stranded.

The announcement was made by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV during a public phone-in session. The move specifically targets routes where private bus service has become erratic, ensuring that citizens no longer have to rely on a fluctuating private sector for their daily commute.

Restoring the Govt Presence

The transport crisis was brought to the forefront by Ramayya, a resident of Bajal, who highlighted a growing trend of private buses skipping morning and night trips. With the previous KSRTC (govt) services discontinued, residents have been left without a fallback option.

To fix this, the DC confirmed that the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme will bring 100 government-owned electric buses to the city:

• Phased Deployment: The first 50 of the new 100 government buses are scheduled to arrive by March 2026.

• State Infrastructure: Two new government depots, including one at Mudipu, are being prepared for operations.

• Recruitment: The state has already begun training a new batch of government bus drivers to ensure the fleet is operational the moment it arrives.

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Mangaluru’s ₹1,200 crore fix: Massive sewage overhaul to end city’s drainage woes

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: In a decisive move to tackle the city’s deteriorating sanitation infrastructure, the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has announced a massive ₹1,200 crore action plan to overhaul its underground drainage (UGD) network.

The initiative, spearheaded by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV, aims to bridge "missing links" in the current system that have left residents grappling with overflowing sewage and environmental hazards.

The Breaking Point

The announcement follows a high-intensity phone-in session on Thursday, where the DC was flooded with grievances from frustrated citizens. Residents, including Savithri from Yekkur, described a harrowing reality: raw sewage from apartments leaking into stormwater drains, creating a "permanent stink" and turning residential zones into mosquito breeding grounds.

"We are facing immense difficulties due to the stench and the health risks. Local officials have remained silent until now," one resident reported during the session.

The Strategy: A Six-Year Vision

DC Darshan HV confirmed that the proposed plan is not a temporary patch but a comprehensive six-year roadmap designed to accommodate Mangaluru’s projected population growth. Key highlights of the plan include:

• Infrastructure Expansion: Laying additional pipelines to connect older neighborhoods to the main grid.

• STP Crackdown: Stricter enforcement of Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) regulations. While new apartments are required to have functional STPs, many older buildings lack them entirely, and several newer units are reportedly non-functional.

• Budgetary Push: The plan has already been discussed with the district in-charge minister and the Secretary of the Urban Development Department. It is slated for formal presentation in the upcoming state budget.

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