Bhatkal: Four new, well-equipped laboratories — Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Computer — were inaugurated at New Shams PU College, Bhatkal, on Sunday.
Presiding over the event, Engineer Nazir Ahmed Qazi, Chairman of Shams institutions, said that the laboratories have been established to promote scientific curiosity among students and to strengthen the process of learning through practical experiments. Quoting a verse from the Holy Qur’an, he said that not a single particle in the universe has been created in vain, and it is therefore the duty of human beings to reflect upon the Creator’s signs, seek beneficial knowledge, and use it for the welfare of humanity.
He explained that the Physics laboratory will help students understand basic concepts such as motion, electricity, and light through practical demonstrations, while the Chemistry laboratory will enable them to perform various chemical reactions and observe changes in matter. The Biology laboratory provides facilities for the study of human anatomy, plants, and biological systems, and the Computer laboratory aims to enhance students’ digital skills and make them proficient in modern technology. He advised students to make the best use of these labs by conducting independent experiments and advancing their scientific knowledge.
Dr. Imran Mohtisham, Professor at Mangalore College, inaugurated one of the laboratories by cutting the ribbon, while Engineer Safwan Saada and Ishaq Ruknuddin, both alumni of Shams, inaugurated the remaining two laboratories.
Addressing the students, Dr. Imran Mohtisham said that in today’s world, information is available at the touch of a finger. “After Google, the advent of AI and other digital tools has opened countless avenues of knowledge,” he said. “However, the true challenge for students is to learn how to use that information wisely and purposefully.” He urged students to set clear goals for themselves and work with full dedication to achieve them.
Other dignitaries, including Qadir Meeran Patel, also shared brief remarks on the occasion. The program began with a recitation from the Holy Qur’an by Afhaam Misbah and concluded with a dua by Hafiz Abdul Ghani Ruknuddin, former administrator of the institution.