Wednesday, October 14 2026

Blood Donation Camp: A total of 343 blood donations recorded

A Blood Donation Camp was organised at Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management, Mangaluru, by the Sahyadri’s NSS Unit, Red Cross Unit and MBA CSR Club, in collaboration with the Indian Red Cross Society, Dakshina Kannada District Branch, Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangaluru, and Father Muller Medical College Hospital, Mangaluru, and in association with Veeranjaneya Temple, Adyar, and HDFC Bank. The camp aimed to promote voluntary blood donation and raise awareness about its importance in saving lives.

The programme was graced by Mr. Krishna Hegde, Administrator and Trustee; Dr. S. S. Injaganeri, Principal; Mr. Sudheer Shetty, Vice-Principal; the Deans, Heads of Departments (HoDs), faculty members and students along with medical professionals, blood bank officers and medical staff from the participating institutions.

Mr. Gurudath M. Nayak, Treasurer of the Indian Red Cross Society, Dakshina Kannada District Branch, Mangaluru, addressed the gathering and emphasised the importance of voluntary blood donation as a humanitarian responsibility that helps save lives. Subsequently, Dr. S. S. Injaganeri, Principal, spoke about the history of blood transfusion, referring to James Blundell’s successful human-to-human blood transfusion in 1818 and Karl Landsteiner’s discovery of the ABO blood group system around 1900. He encouraged everyone to donate blood and contribute to this life-saving cause.

A total of 343 blood donations were recorded during the camp, comprising 101 donations through Father Muller Medical College Hospital, 112 through the Indian Red Cross Society, Dakshina Kannada District Branch, and 130 through Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangaluru.

Ms. Lenisha Reema Pinto, Assistant Student Counsellor, served as the Master of Ceremonies (MC).

The camp was a meaningful initiative that promoted compassion, social responsibility and community service, with the collective efforts of the organisers, participating institutions, medical teams, volunteers and donors contributing to its successful conduct.

Placement and Training: Shabdhik M. M. from ECE secures an impressive ₹33.33 LPA package at Murata Machinery

Shabdhik M. M. from the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) has secured an impressive placement offer from Murata Machinery, Ltd. as a Project Engineer, with an outstanding annual package of ₹33.33 LPA. This remarkable achievement reflects Shabdhik’s technical competence, dedication, and commitment to excellence, further

strengthening Sahyadri’s reputation for producing industry-ready engineering professionals and creating global career opportunities for its students.

Research Scholar of Dr. Pushpalatha K, Successfully Defends PhD Thesis

Mr. Shailesh Shetty S, a Research Scholar under the guidance of Dr. Pushpalatha K, HOD, CSE (AI & ML), presented and successfully defended his thesis titled “Design and Development of Smart Contracts for Securing Clinical Trials Data Using Private Blockchain.”

His research focuses on developing a private blockchain network to secure clinical trial data. A machine learning model is integrated to detect bias in clinical trial data, while role-based access control is implemented to enhance data security and prevent unauthorized access.

The thesis was examined by Dr. Tyson Baptist D’Cunha from the School of Computer Engineering, Manipal.

Subsequent meeting held with Oncophytogenics Pvt. Ltd. on Industry Collaboration

The second meeting was held with Dr. Tejaswini Kalkundri, Founder of Oncophytogenics Pvt. Ltd. and Prof. Monisha Shetty, Dept. of Business Administration along with final year MBA student Ms. Amrutha, Mr. Dileep S.N, Mr. Subrahmanya and Mr. Arun as a continuation of the initial discussion. The meeting focused on gaining a deeper understanding of the company's product portfolio, including the types of products offered, their key features, and their potential market applications.

Further, discussions were held regarding the business channels adopted by the company to reach its target customers and expand its market presence. The discussion also provided insights into the company's business approach and identified key areas for further exploration.

As part of the next steps, it was decided to prepare and submit a proposal and arrange a face-to-face meeting by the end of October. The plan of action for the upcoming meeting was also discussed to ensure clarity on the objectives and further course of action.

Mechanical Engineering Faculty Certified through NPTEL

Dr. Ajith B. S., Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, and Associate Dean – Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), successfully completed the NPTEL Online Certification course on 'Managing Intellectual Property in Universities' with Elite certification, securing a consolidated score of 83%. The course was offered by IIT Madras.Through this comprehensive curriculum, the faculty member

gained valuable frameworks for IP governance, portfolio management, and technology commercialization strategies tailored specifically to higher education.

Tomorrow at Sahyadri

Placement and Training: Sahyadri Gears Up to Host Karnataka Bank’s Mega Pool Campus Recruitment Drive

Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management is all set to host Karnataka Bank on 15th and 16th October 2026 for a mega pool campus recruitment drive, bringing together 2,000+ aspiring graduates and postgraduates from the 2025 and 2026 batches across Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Computer Applications, and Engineering disciplines, including CSE, ISE/IT, Data Science, and AI/ML. This large-scale recruitment initiative highlights

Sahyadri’s strong industry connect, excellent campus infrastructure, and commitment to creating meaningful career opportunities for young talent. Hosting a recruitment drive of this magnitude further elevates Sahyadri’s brand visibility and reinforces its position as a leading destination for campus recruitment and industry engagement in the region.

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Blood Donation Camp

Wed Oct 14 2026