Sixth edition of Formula Manipal car launched

July 4, 2014

Manipal, Jul 4: Manipal University Pro Chancellor Dr H S Ballal unveiled the sixth edition of Formula Manipal racing car FMX4' at the Innovation Centre of Manipal Institute of Technology, here, on Friday. The racing car is bound to compete in competitions at Germany and Czech Republic.

While the Formula Student Germany would be held from July 29 to August 3, the Formula Czech Republic would be held from August 7 to 10.

Since its inception in 2008, Formula Manipal cars have participated in competitions in Italy (2008 and 2011), the U.K. (2009), Austria (2010) and Germany and Czech Republic in 2013. The car stood second amongst all other teams in the cost report event in Germany and was the first Indian team to complete endurance test with electro pneumatic gear shifting at FS Czech Republic in 2013.

Formula Manipal is the students' team of Manipal University which participates in Formula Student events hosted by the Society of Automative Engineers (SAE) International. These events are attended by more than 4,000 students from more than 23 countries participating and showcasing their technical expertise.

At the competition, the cars are tested on several parameters including acceleration, handling, efficiency and endurance. A report on the car's design, cost effectiveness, business logic case and a business presentation is given to the judges. Each of these events is allotted a certain number of points and the points awarded are added to make the team's overall score.

This year, the Formula Manipal Team comprises 27 undergraduates from different disciplines at MIT. The 590 CC FMX4 car designed by the team weighs 237 kilograms and uses 4-2-1 exhaust system to provide better torque output.

According to Tanmya Bohra, a third year Electrical and Electronics Engineering student at MIT and Team Manager, extensive use of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) had been done to reduce the weight of the car. The car made last year weighed 258kg. “Reduction of weight helps in better acceleration of the car,” he said.

Ayush Prakash, a fourth year Mechanical Engineering student and Team leader, said that the anti-roll bar, electro-pneumatic clutching mechanism for faster gear shifting and use of rear wheel hubs integrated sub-axles had all contributed in making the car a lean machine, he said.

Faculty Adviser, Arunachala Chandavar, said: “This year, we are aiming at doing better than last time in the competitions.”

Prof. Ballal loaded the team for designing a better car than the previous ones. “Our university always supports such innovative activities,” he said.

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QR-code tips power Mangaluru's major drug bust: 25 arrested in 2 weeks

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December 16,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 16: The Mangaluru City police have significantly escalated their campaign against drug trafficking, arresting 25 individuals and booking 12 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act between November 30 and December 13. The crackdown resulted in the seizure of a substantial quantity of illicit substances, including 685.6 grams of MDMA and 1.5 kg of ganja.

The success of this recent drive has been significantly boosted by the city’s innovative, QR code-based anonymous reporting system.

"The anonymous reporting system has received an encouraging response. Several recent arrests were made based on inputs received through this system, helping police tighten the noose around drug peddlers," said the City Police Commissioner.

The latest arrests contribute to a robust year-to-date record, underscoring the police's relentless commitment to combating the drug menace.

Up to December 14 this year, the police have registered a total of 107 cases of drug peddling, leading to the arrest of 219 peddlers. Furthermore, they have booked 562 cases of drug consumption, resulting in the arrest of 671 individuals.

The scale of the seizure for the year reflects the magnitude of the problem being tackled: police have seized 320.6 kg of ganja worth ₹88.7 lakh and 1.4 kg of MDMA valued at ₹1.2 crore. Other significant seizures include hydro-weed ganja worth ₹94.7 lakh and cocaine worth ₹1.9 lakh, among others.

The Commissioner emphasized a policy of rigorous enforcement: "We ensure that peddlers are caught red-handed so that they cannot later dispute the case or claim innocence."

To counter the rising trend of substance abuse among youth, the Mangaluru City police have rolled out uniform guidelines for random drug testing across educational institutions.

As part of the drive, tests were conducted in approximately 100 institutions, screening an estimated 5,500 to 6,000 students in the first phase. 20 students tested positive for drug consumption during the initial screening.

Students who tested positive have been provided counselling and are scheduled for re-testing in the second quarter. The testing will also be expanded to students not covered in the first phase. In a move to ensure strict implementation, police personnel were deployed in mufti in some institutions. Reiterating a zero-tolerance stance, the Commissioner confirmed that random testing will continue, and colleges have also been instructed to conduct drug tests at the time of admission to deter substance abuse from an early stage.

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