St. Aloysius to host national seminar on 'Waste Management and Alternative Energy sources'

December 8, 2012

Mangalore, December 8: The Department of Zoology, St. Aloysius College Mangalore will be organizing a national level seminar on 'Waste Management and Alternative Energy sources' on of December 10 and 11, 2012 under the Star College Scheme sponsored by Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.

The seminar will be inaugurated by the chief guest, V.V. Bhat, Secretary, Government of India and member (Finance), Space /Atomic energy/ Earth commissions. Rev. Fr. Swebert D'Silva S.J. Principal of the college will preside over.

The Inaugural function will be followed by the keynote address delivered by V.V. Bhat.

Eminent personalities in the field of waste management including Rtd. Col. Achappa, Vice President, Mailhem Engineering Pvt. Ltd, Dr. Varanashi Krishna Moorthy, Managing Trustee, Varanashi Research Foundation, Adyanadka, Prithvi Rai, National Institute of Construction Management and Research, Pune, Dr Hareesh Joshi, Retired Professor of Zoology, Rtn. Prakash Rao Kalbavi, Managing Partner Kalbavi Cashews, Manjunath R Shetty, Environmental Engineer, Mangalore Corporation, Dr. I. Krishnananda Pai, Associate Professor, University of Goa, Dr. S Manjappa, Professor and Head of Environmental Science & Technology Study Centre, Bapuji Institute of Engineering & Technology, Davangere, Dr. Srinketan, Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, NITK, Surathkal and Prabhudesai, PC, KVK, Goa will be the resource persons for various sessions.

The plenary sessions will be followed by paper and poster presentations moderated by Dr. I. Krishnananda Pai, Associate Professor, University of Goa.

The Seminar will conclude with the valedictory ceremony with Dr. Harish Kumar, Commissioner, Mangalore City Corporation as the Chief Guest and will be presided over by Rev. Fr. Dr. Leo D'Souza S.J, Director of Laboratory of Applied Biology.

According to a press release, the Seminar also aims at bringing awareness on environmental issues and socio-economic benefits and also providing a scientific platform for teachers, researchers, NGOs, Scientists, environmentalists and students to understand modern techniques of waste management and energy conservation. Students, teachers, research scholars, social workers, NGOs of various institutions from all over India will be participating in this two day National Seminar

“As the global standards and urban population is increasing day by day, so does the urban waste. It is estimated that the global household waste is set to increase from its current 1.3billion to 2.2 billion by 2025. For an ever growing city like Mangalore, managing waste is indeed very essential and significant. Waste is a human concept, and nothing is actually a waste in nature. But management of enormous amount of waste created by man is the task of the decade. For tackling the waste problem, we need to find innovative ideas, suiting our economy and tradition, which can evolve through scientific deliberation. So, the aim of this seminar is to develop a holistic approach towards reducing the problem and to sensitize the general public about their role” informed the release.

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Rains lash Dakshina Kannada and Udupi amidst red alert

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September 24,2024

Mangaluru, Sept 24: A blanket of gloom descended over Dakshina Kannada and Udupi as heavy rains battered the coastal Karnataka districts on Tuesday. Substantial rainfall has been drenching the region since Monday, intensifying as the day progressed.

In Dakshina Kannada, torrential downpours began early Tuesday, followed by overcast skies and humid conditions.

The showers persisted intermittently through the afternoon, with areas like Beltangady experiencing moderate rainfall, while Puttur and Bellare bore the brunt of heavier storms.

Overnight showers were reported in Bantwal, and Mangaluru city, along with its surrounding rural areas, witnessed a steady increase in rainfall, peaking by the evening.

After a brief respite, the return of intense rainfall has brought a welcome drop in temperatures. In Udupi, Karkala, Udupi city, Kundapur, and Hebri taluks all faced substantial rains throughout the day, continuing from late Sunday night.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the coastal districts, predicting more heavy rainfall in the coming hours.

A yellow alert has been placed for Wednesday, signaling the likelihood of additional downpours. Fishermen have been cautioned to remain vigilant, as the possibility of strong winds looms over the coastal waters.

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Udupi: Student slips down while boarding moving train, rescued by woman constable

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September 20,2024

Udupi: A vigilant Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable, Aparna K T, demonstrated remarkable presence of mind when she rescued a student who slipped while trying to board a moving train at Udupi Railway Station on Friday morning.

The incident occurred as passenger train number 06602 arrived at the station around 7:30 AM. The student, traveling from Mangaluru to Gokarna, had briefly alighted to purchase snacks. However, as the train began moving, she hurried back towards the carriage with the snacks in hand. In her rush, she lost her footing, slipping dangerously between the platform and the moving train.

Woman constable Aparna K T was given a cash reward of Rs 5000.

Constable Aparna, who had been closely monitoring the passengers, immediately sprang into action. “I saw her running towards the train and alerted everyone by blowing my whistle. She slipped, and her legs were caught between the platform and the train. Without hesitation, I pulled her out with the help of others nearby,” she recalled.

Thanks to Aparna’s quick thinking and the swift response of the railway staff, the train was stopped in time. Railway personnel, including the guard and loco pilot, were immediately informed, and they acted promptly to halt the train using both flag signals and a walkie-talkie.

RPF Inspector Madhusoodhanan PV arrived at the scene shortly after to check on the passenger's condition. The shaken but uninjured student was given water and helped back onto the train to safely continue her journey.

In an added measure of care, the RPF post at Bhatkal was notified to follow up on the passenger’s well-being during her journey. The student, fortunately, reached her destination without further incident.

The heroic rescue was captured on CCTV and has since gone viral on social media, earning widespread praise. In recognition of her bravery, Regional Railway Manager (RRM) Karwar awarded Constable Aparna a cash reward of ₹5,000, commending her quick action that averted a potentially tragic accident.

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