ABVP to hold mega project exhibition and competition for engineering students

May 9, 2012

Mangalore, May, 9: The Karnataka state unit of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad will be organising 'Srishti-2012' a state level project exhibition and completion for engineering students from May 12 to 14 at Shayadri Engineering College near here.

Announcing this at a press meet here on Wednesday, Kumar Alva, General Secretary of 'Srishti-2012, said that nearly 2000 students from more than 75 engineering colleges from across the state will be participating in the event. Also technical experts from corporate sector, academic arena and the related will visit the event, he said.

“This year Srishti has received an overwhelming response from the technical students' fraternity. More than 700 final year project were submitted from which only the best 250 are selected by a panel of experts. Also more than 500 technical paper presentation and 200 hobby projects under the event Avishkar were submitted; out of which only 200 TPP & 100 hobby projects are selected respectively. The number of college participation has increased to 100 compared to the previous 'Srishtis' with students across all the branches of engineering participating this year. Also a new competition under the event 'Idea Impact' has been introduced this year, wherein the student will present their innovative ideas on the topic “Science and Technology for Social Empowerment and Solution to Problem faced by the Nation. More than 75entries were submitted under the category wherein only the best 35 ideas are selected. The Technical paper presentation and Idea Impact competition will be held on May 13 and also the project will be evaluated by industry expert and faculty members on the same day”, he said.

A reception committed under the adept Chairmanship of Sudhir Ghate, Chairman, Magnum Intergrafiks Pvt. Ltd. has been formed and also an organizing committee under Chairmanship of Devdas Hegade, Principal Shayadri College of Engineering and Management to look after the arrangements.

Mr Alva said, the inaugural function will be held on Saturday May 12, at 4.30 pm. Chief Minister of Karnataka was graciously agreed to inaugurate this this day technical extravaganza. Nalin Kumar Katil, Member of Parliament, Mangalroe, along with E.S. Chakravarthy, Centre Head, TCS Bangalore will be the chief guests. Also the mammoth gathering of budding engineers will be addressed by chief speaker N. Ravikumar, Zonal Organizing Secretary ABVP presided by Sri Manjunath Bhandary, Chairman, Bhandari Foundation, Adyar.

The second day of 'Srishti-2012' will witness a special talk at 3.30pm on “Understanding India” by Shradhalu Ranade, Renowned Scientist, Chennai. This session will be presided over by Sri Kirti C Shah, Project Leader- Cardolite Specialty Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd. Also a cultural program has been organized at 6pm wherein “Rastra Devobha” a patriotic play will be presented by Santana Natyalaya.

A special seminar on “When medicine met engineering- opportunities and scope in India and the developing world" will be held at 11am. Eminent Pharma scientist Dr. Praveen Bhat Gurpar, MBBS Phd (USA) will be sharing his views and interacting with the students on Monday.

The Valedictory and the prize distribution session will be held on at 4.30pm on Monday. The Minister for Science and Technology Sri Anand Asnotikar, Siddaih, Principal Secretary for Higher education and Sri Suhad Gopinath, youngest CEO in the world, presently Chairman, Globals Inc. will be present as chief guests. Prizes worth Rs 3 lakh will be awarded under various categories including the championship trophy, runner up trophy and student friendly award. The national Vice-President of ABVP Dr. Raghu Akmanchi will be addressing the function as chief speaker with Sri Yogish Bhat, Deputy Speaker, Legislative Assembly, as the president.

The exhibition will be open for public from May 13, 10am onwards, he said.

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Mangaluru–Kasaragod bus fare rolled back after Kerala protests force NHAI to shut Arikkady toll plaza

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February 5,2026

Mangaluru: The KSRTC Mangaluru division has rolled back the fare hike on buses operating on the Mangaluru–Kasaragod route following the suspension of toll collection at the Arikkady toll plaza near Kumbala in Kasaragod district.

The fare revision had been implemented after the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) began toll collection at the Arikkady plaza on NH-66. As a result, fares for ordinary and Rajahamsa services were increased by ₹7 and ₹10, respectively, raising the bus fare from Mangaluru to Kasaragod from ₹81 to ₹88.

Senior Divisional Controller of KSRTC’s Mangaluru division, Rajesh Shetty, said the fares were reduced after toll collection at the Arikkady plaza was stopped. “The tollgate began operations on January 13, and the toll amount was deducted from the FASTag accounts of KSRTC buses operating on the route. Following an order from the central government to suspend toll collection, KSRTC has also withdrawn the additional fare with immediate effect,” he said.

At present, vehicles travelling on the Mangaluru–Kasaragod route pay toll only at the Talapady toll plaza. The toll for light motor vehicles (LMVs) at Talapady is ₹80 for a same-day return, while heavy vehicles, including buses, are charged ₹250. At Arikkady, the toll rates were ₹130 for LMVs (same-day return) and ₹450 for buses.

Protests against Arikkady toll plaza

The Arikkady toll plaza witnessed widespread protests from January 12, the day toll collection commenced. On the second day, an action committee led by Manjeshwar MLA A K M Ashraf launched an indefinite protest at the site. Except for the BJP, leaders and workers of most major political parties participated in the agitation.

On the night of January 14, a large number of protesters gathered at the plaza and vandalised property, following which authorities temporarily suspended toll operations. The BJP later also expressed opposition to the toll plaza and criticised NHAI’s decision.

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11th Late Mrs Naseema Fareed Memorial Lecture Held at Kanachur

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February 3,2026

Mangaluru, Feb 3: Kanachur College of Physiotherapy and Kanachur Hospital & Research Centre, in association with U.T. Fareed Foundation (R), organised the 11th Late Mrs. Naseema Fareed Memorial Lecture on Tuesday.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Subramanyam K, Head of the Department and Professor, Department of Cardiology, Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mangaluru. In his inaugural address, Dr. Subramanyam delivered an insightful talk highlighting the vital role of physiotherapy in modern medical care, particularly in cardiac rehabilitation, patient recovery, and improving overall quality of life through a multidisciplinary healthcare approach.

The presidential address was delivered by Dr. Haji U.K. Monu, Chairman, KIET. The keynote address was presented by Dr. Mohammed Ismail Hejamady, who spoke on the evolving scope and significance of physiotherapy.

The event was held in the presence of Mr. Abdul Rahiman, Director, Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangaluru; Dr. Vaishali Sreejith, Senate Member, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru; Dr. Sudhan S.G., Professor and Principal, Krupanidhi College of Physiotherapy, Bengaluru; Dr. Shanavaz Manipady, Dean, Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangaluru; and Dr. Venkat Rai Prabhu, Member, Kanachur Health Science Advisory Council, Kanachur Hospital & Research Centre.

Dr. Mohammad Suhail, Dean, Kanachur College of Physiotherapy, welcomed the guests and delegates.

As part of the programme, a two-day free workshop was organised on the following topics:

• Art of Practice in Cardiopulmonary Conditions by Dr. Sudhan S.G., Principal, Krupanidhi College of Physiotherapy

• The Gift of Life – Organ Donation by Dr. Rohan Monis, Chief Administrative Medical Officer

• Chest X-ray Interpretation by Dr. Hemanth, Department of Radiology, KIMS

• Pulmonary Rehabilitation by Dr. Vijaya Kumar, Department of Respiratory Medicine, KIMS

Organisers noted that the memorial lecture series has been conducted continuously for the 11th year, benefiting interns and postgraduate students from various colleges across Mangaluru. A total of 130 delegates attended the workshop.

Dr. Reshma, Vice Principal, Kanachur College of Physiotherapy, Mangaluru, delivered the vote of thanks.