Mangaluru: Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT) has been honored with the designation of a Nodal Center for the "Virtual Labs" initiative, a pioneering project coordinated by the Ministry of Education in partnership with IIT Delhi. This initiative falls under the National Mission on Education through ICT, aimed at revolutionizing educational paradigms.

Virtual Labs provides students with unparalleled access to simulation-based laboratories for the scientific and Engineering disciplines. Embracing the spirit of inclusivity, these labs cater to students at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as to aspiring researchers. Students will equipped with learning aids to enrich their educational experiences.

BIT's appointment as a Nodal Center for the Virtual Labs initiative represent a new chapter in the institution's commitment to academic excellence and innovation.

BIT aims to help students become skilled and resourceful leaders, ready to face the challenges of the future with confidence and creativity.

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Ullal: The body of a 51-year-old physical education teacher was found in a well at his residence in Kondana, under the limits of Kotekar town, on Friday evening.

The deceased has been identified as Prabhakar Jogi, who was serving as a physical education teacher at the Government School in Kallarakodi, Naringana village. Police suspect that he may have died by suicide, allegedly due to health-related issues.

According to police, Prabhakar had dropped his daughter at Uchila School earlier in the day for the school anniversary programme and returned home.

He was later preparing to attend the same event along with his wife and son, when he suddenly went missing. A search was launched by family members, following which his body was found in the well located at his house.

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Police said that Prabhakar Jogi was reportedly suffering from a neurological disorder. He had served in several schools across Ullal taluk and was actively involved in organisations of physical education teachers.

Ullal police visited the spot, conducted an inspection and sent the body for post-mortem examination.

In his complaint to the police, Prabhakar’s son, Sai Tejas, stated that his father had jumped into the well and that there was no suspicion surrounding the death.

Based on the complaint, a case has been registered and further investigation is underway.