Bhatkal, KARNATAKA :
Bhatkal:
The second Bhatkal inter school and inter college science fair brought together 52 student teams from 10 institutions to present research based projects and scientific demonstrations. The event took place at the Dr M. T. Hassan Bappa Auditorium and was organised by Shams PU College and the AJ Academy of Research and Development. The organisers said the aim was to build scientific temperament among students and encourage analytical thinking.
Chief guest Dr Mohammed Zubair Kola, vice president of Anjuman Hami e Muslimeen, spoke about the need for quality education that encourages inquiry. Guest of honour Dr Virendra V. Shanbhag, principal of The New English PU College, spoke about skill based learning and pointed to real world examples of innovation. Abdullah Javed, director of the AJ Academy of Research and Development, highlighted the importance of originality and clear methodology in student research. The programme was presided over by Nazir Ahmed Qazi, chairman of Tarbiat Education Society.
The event opened with a recitation of the Quran by Ahmed Zain. Mohammed Azaan presented the translation. New Shams School principal Liyakat Ali welcomed the gathering. Shams PU College principal Mohammed Raza Manwi introduced the judges. Science fair convener Dr Mamatha Naik closed the programme with a vote of thanks.
A panel of experts evaluated the projects. The judges included Prof Quratulain Waseem H., Dr Chetan Pai, Prof Al Shifa, Dr Vinayak Anand Kamat, Dr Rupa D. Shanbhag and Prof Shaheeda Ikkeri. Organisers noted that the fair focused on research work supported by data, models and practical demonstrations.
As reported in sahilonline.org
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Latest News> Report / by Radiance News Bureau / November 25th, 2025