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The Hindu
06-08-2025
- The Hindu
NIT-K 66th Foundation Day: Rainwater harvesting structure, turboshaft engine, and smart library inaugurated on campus
A rainwater harvesting structure, a turboshaft engine and a Radio Frequency Identification-based (RFID-based) smart library system were inaugurated at the National Institute of Technology–Karnataka (NIT-K) in Surathkal as the institute celebrated its 66th Foundation Day on Wednesday. The rainwater harvesting structure – NITKere – is spread over 2.5 acres and built on a low-lying area on the north-east side of the campus, can store 30 million litres of water. It was built with the financial support of alumni batches of 1974 and 1999. With 7,000 residents, NIT-K requires 1.2 million litres of potable water per day to meet its daily needs. Presently, 50% of the demand is met by the water supplied from Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC). It left the campus vulnerable to an acute shortage, especially during the summer months. Hence, the 'kere' (water body) was developed to mitigate the water shortage. The turboshaft engine provided by the Indian Air Force (IAF) helps in experiential learning and defence-oriented innovation. The engine is part of NIT-K Academy for Defence Adventure and Leadership (NADAL), which was launched to motivate students to join the Defence forces or other sectors and emerge as thought leaders, the institute said in a release. The RFID-based smart library system was introduced for book lending and return. The staff, students and alumni paid homage to the founder of the institute Ullal Srinivasa Mallya. Children of NIT-K staff who achieved academic excellence in Classes X and XII were awarded prizes during the event. Two merit scholarships instituted by the 1981 batch alumni were also conferred. Two staff members who completed 25 years of service to NIT-K were felicitated. B. Ravi, Director of the institute, retired Air Marshal B. U. Chengappa (PVSM and AVSM) who was an alumnus of 1969 batch of NIT-K, Niranjana Mahaballappa, global president of NITK Alumni Association spoke on the occasion. Mr. Ravi appreciated the love of the alumni for their alma mater, and highlighted their contributions. The Alumni Association held its central governing council conclave and annual general meeting on the occasion. More than 50 alumni converged from different parts of the country to chart the roadmap of the association.
The Hindu
12-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Anannya Rao, alumns of NIT-K joins Indian Navy as Sub-Lieutenant
Anannya Rao, a 2024 batch Mechanical Engineering graduate from the National Institute of Technology – Karnataka (NIT-K), Surathkal, and a former NCC cadet, has been commissioned into the Indian Navy as Sub-Lieutenant. Following a 10-month intensive military training program at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Anannya, from Mangaluru was formally inducted into the Navy during the Passing Out Parade held on May 31, a release from NIT-K said on Thursday, June 12. Anannya's experience as a NCC cadet at NIT-K and her foundation in engineering fuelled her aspiration to serve the country. Her success in military examinations and training stands as a proud achievement in her journey, the NIT-K said. Speaking on her commissioning, she said: 'Dream it, plan it, work for it and achieve it.' The NITK family congratulated Ms. Anannya for her accomplishment, the release said.
The Hindu
04-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Saplings planted ahead of World Environment Day
Bank of Baroda, Zonal Office, Mangaluru, in collaboration with Vana Charitable Trust, planted 200 saplings in the city on Wednesday to mark World Environment Day, observed on June 5. The saplings were planted along the Kankanady Road between Nandigudda and Father Muller Hospital, a release from the bank said. All the saplings which were planted have been geo-tagged and will be maintained by the trust, it said. General Manager and Zonal Head of the bank, Rajesh Khanna, and Deputy General Managers Ramesh Kanade and Rajesh Sharma were present. At NIT-K Meanwhile, the National Institute of Technology – Karnataka (NIT-K), Surathkal, planted 700 saplings near Boys Hostel Block 5, on its campus premises on Tuesday.
