PTA meeting held
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The Parent-Teacher Association meeting of National Engineering College, Kovilpatti, was held on November 20. K. Kalidasa Murugavel, Principal, presided over the meeting. P. Ramanan, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, welcomed the gathering and read the minutes of the previous PTA meeting. Dean of Training and Placement Cell K.G.Srinivasagan spoke about campus placements. PTA president S.Siva Sankara Narayanan, in his address, stressed the need for a collaborative effort from parents and teachers for the success of the students and their career prospects. The parents gave some suggestions for the improvement of the students. J. Naskath, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, proposed the vote of thanks.
Training programmes
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The Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi, organised a training programme on “Fish and shrimp pickle production’ on November 23. A total of 20 participants from Theni district participated in the hands-on training programme. The Department of Aquaculture organised a five-day training programme on ‘Freshwater fish culture’ from November 18. Eight students of V.V. Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar, participated in the programme. A special programme on ‘Shaping of young minds’ wass codducted fo0r students on November 24 to mark the National Constitution Day (November 26). V. Srinivasan, Professor (Retd.), Kamaraj College, addressed the gathering.
Scientist’s advice to students
The 30th convocation of of Noorul Islam Centre of Higher Education (NICHE), Kumaracoil, Kanniyakumari district, was held on November 20. Somanath S., distinguished scientist and Secretary, Department of Space and Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation, Bengaluru, was the chief guest. In his address, he said, “For an achiever, recognition does not come by accident. It happens through consistent efforts and commitment. Any specific accomplishment is only a beginning. Your success in personal and professional life is determined by many attributes including passion, leadership attributes, excellence in all your activities, determination, focus, learnability, humility, honesty and integrity.The world needs individuals having ability to connect empathetically with others, to show compassion to our peers is critical to our lives and helps us thrive as a progressive society.”