Nodal centre for virtual labs

Faridabad: JC Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA, Faridabad has been set up as a nodal centre for virtual labs by the Ministry of Human Resource Development through its National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology (NMEICT). A virtual laboratory is a tool for distance learning and experimentation that allows people to share knowledge, data, voice, video, tools, and many other resources. The Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, is one of the participating institutes in the project. To provide hands-on experience to students and faculty on the features of virtual lab utility, the computer centre and digital affairs cell of JC Bose University in collaboration with virtual labs -IIT Delhi has been organising a one day hands-on workshop on virtual labs.

Anti-Tobacco Day observed

Ambala: To spread awareness on the harmful effects of tobacco, Anti-Tobacco Day was observed at MMIS, Sadopur in Ambala district. Students of Classes IX to XII participated in self framed slogan writing and presentation of their slogans on Anti- Tobacco Day. A special assembly was also conducted where students was told about the ill-effects of tobacco, which can cause mouth cancer, tooth loss, white patches and gum disease. The harmful effects that the usage brought to the smoker, his family and community were explained to the students. Principal Dr Nisha Sharma urged the students to keep themselves at bay from tobacco usage and be an asset to society.

UIET providing jobs during pandemic

Kurukshetra: Prof Som Nath Sachdeva, Vice-Chancellor, Kurukshetra University, said the University Institute of Engineering & Technology (UIET), Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, had proven that it was the leading institute in terms of placement of students in the region. UIET director Prof CC Tripathi said once again during the pandemic, the UIET, KUK, had lived up to its promise of quality education and helped in providing the Industry with required man power and professionals. Dr Nikhil Marriwala, training and placement officer of UIET, said the institute worked on the results of the online assessment and arranged for classes on learning modules on soft skills, competitive tests and academic review. There have been 23 placements in TCS, 32 in Infosys, two each in Yamaha Motors and Hexaware, four in CodeQuotient, and final results are awaited for three joining at the IOCL, 20 placements in Wipro.