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The Hindu
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
S.K.Bhasha appointed as AP Chairman of Port Trust Workers Federation
Ongole-based Shaik Khalifatulla Bhasha has been appointed as Andhra Pradesh State Chairman of All India Port Trust Workers Federation (AIPTWF). He is also President of AP Bhartiya Janta Majdoor Cell (BJMC). This appointment marks a significant step towards empowering port trust workers and strengthening the workers' movement in the state. Arnab Chatterjee, National Chairman of AIPTWF, announced his appointment on the stage of 'Viksit Bharat – 11 Years of Governance for the Common People' held at New Delhi on Tuesday. BJMC National Youth President Deepak Sharma, National Secretaries N. Prashant and Arman Ganguly were present at the event. Mr. Arnab also wrote a letter to Visakhapatnam Port Authority Chairman to allocate office space for the AP State Unit of the AIPTWF. 'The presence of our office within the port premises will greatly enhance coordination between port workers and authorities, and ensure timely redressal of grievances and implementation of welfare initiatives,' he wrote. He also discussed the same with Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, and Shantanu Thakur, Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways. Both leaders have extended their support for the activities and outreach of the AIPTWF. -EOM


The Hindu
14-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
PACE Institute signs MoU with Malaysian university UTeM to boost academic collaboration
Ongole-based private college PACE Institute of Technology and Sciences has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) to promote academic and research collaboration. The MoU was signed at a ceremony held at UTeM in Malaysia on Wednesday. PACE Secretary Dr. Sridhar Maddisetty and Principal Dr. G.V.K. Murthy represented PACE and were warmly received by Vice Chancellor Dr. Massila Binti Kamalrudin, Dean Dr. Muhammad Hafidz Fazli Bin, and senior lecturer Dr. Warusia Yassin. The MoU represents a strategic alliance to promote academic exchange, joint research, and technological collaboration between both institutions. The partnership aims to foster innovation through initiatives such as student mobility programmes, collaborative research, faculty capacity building, and international seminars. Additionally, plans include exploring dual degree programmes and technology incubation, entrepreneurship, and expanding research opportunities. A standout feature of this collaboration is the opportunity for select PACE students to undertake projects in UTeM, offering international exposure and practical experience. This partnership underscores a shared vision of advancing academic excellence, technological innovation, and global citizenship.