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Assam Varsity to get
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Silchar, Feb. 4: Assam University, Silchar, in
conjunction with the Mumbai-based Indian Institute of
Geomagnetism (IIG) under the department of science and
technology, will gift the Northeast a hi-tech
observatory, the first of its kind in the quake-prone
region, to monitor constant fluctuations of the
Earth’s crust.
The Rs 5-crore project will be set up under the aegis
of the physics department of the 13-year-old central
institution of higher education and research at
Dargakona.
The observatory would be mainly used to assess
magnetic pulls in the Earth’s bowels to gauge
atmospheric changes that cause high-velocity cyclones,
floods and drought, said the university’s physics
teacher Asoke Kumar Sen.
Sen claimed that the observatory would help forecast
earthquakes in the highly-seismic Zone V of the
region. With the help of modern astronomical gadgets,
parts of which will be imported and assembled on the
university campus, earthquakes could be forecast 15
days ahead of tremors.
The university authorities had allocated three acres
of land, including a building where the scientists
would be able to conduct uninterrupted research on
geomagnetic changes of the Earth’s underground and its
possible impact on Earth, Sen said.
According to him, the observatory will help the civil
aviation department, including the air force. The
inspiration behind the state-of-the-art observatory is
J.V. Narlikar, the internationally-renowned space
scientist. The vice-chancellor of Assam University,
Tapodhir Bhattacharjee, has signed a memorandum of
understanding with the Pune-based Inter-University
Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), for
setting up of a data centre, the first ever in the
country, on its campus.
It will provide feedback on the vast outer space and
facilitate countrywide research on space science,
university sources said. The director of the central
research institution in positional astronomy, Naresh
Dadhichi, was in regular touch with the university’s
scientists.
The head of the university’s physics department,
Ramendra Bhattacharjee, said the data centre would be
a shot in the arm for space scientists.
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6-wicket win for Assam
University, Silchar
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Guwahati, Feb. 11: Assam University, Silchar,
defeated Gauhati University by six wickets in the
second league match of the Girin Baruah and Pankaj Dev
1st Assam Inter-University Cricket Tournament played
at the Dibrugarh District Sports Association Stadium
today.
Electing to bat first, Gauhati University were bundled
out for a paltry 111 in 34.5 overs. In reply, the
Silchar side reached the target in 31.4 overs losing
four wickets.
Deepjyoti Chakraborty (30) was the only notable scorer
for Gauhati University.
Sumit Das of Assam University scalped three wickets
for 11 runs. Nihar Paul picked up two wickets for 17.
Komoloshish Dutta topscored for Assam University with
34 runs while Kunal Roy chipped in with 23.
Ibrahim Ali of Gauhati University took three wickets.
Tomorrow, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, will
play Assam University.
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Assam University
foundation day
From Our Correspondent Assam Tribune
SILCHAR, Feb 18 – The 15th foundation day of Assam University was observed recently. On the occasion, the flag of the university was hoisted by Prof Tapodjir Bhattacharjee, Vice-Chancellor, Assam University. Founder Vice-Chancellor of Assam University, Prof Jayanta Bhusan Bhattacharjee, was present as chief guest.
On the occasion, a Kabi Samalelan was organised. In the recitation programme, Prof Topadhir Bhattacharjee recited a poem. Eminenet poets of the Valley like Chabbi Gupta, Subir Kar, Mahua Choudhury, Bijoy Krishna Bhattacharjee were also present. The programme was hosted by Satadal Acharjee, PRC, of Assam University.
In the foundation day lecture, Prof J B Bhattacharjee said “The day is a milestone for the whole Assam University community.” He called upon the teachers to keep themselves updated and informed.
In his presidential address, Prof Tapodhir Bhattacharjee said it is definitely a red letter day for the entire Assam University community. He assured that in the coming years the development will be materiahised. Prof Bhattacharjee called for cooperation from each and every corner of the society.
Naga student wins
gold medal from
Assam University
Elizabeth Jamir with her
gold medal and certificate. (MExPix)
Dimapur, February 3 (MExN): A Naga
student from Dimapur, Elizabeth Jamir, hailing from
Japu village, Mokokchung, won a gold medal, after
she topped the MSW (a five years integrated course on
social work) examinations by securing 67 percentages
from
Assam University, Silchar. She also received the
Premendra Mohan Goswami Memorial Endowment Prize, an
award constituted to felicitate merit students from the
University, carrying a cash prize of Rs 1000. She
received her gold medal and the Merit Certificate as
well as the Premendra Mohan Goswami Memorial Endowment
Prize at the 9th Convocation of Assam University, held
on January 29.
Speaking to The Morung Express, Jamir, who did her schooling from Don Bosco and 10+2 from S D Jain Girls College, Dimapur, spoke shared the secret behind her success and her plans hereafter. “First of all my gratitude goes to God, my family and parents for their prayer and support and also my teachers and fellow students back at the university”.
She said that the formula behind her success is that she never bunked classes and always made it a point to clear any doubts within the four walls of the classroom so that not only her but also her classmates will benefit. Her course work also required that she go for a field work which she did with utmost sincerity and keeping herself up to date with the latest social issues.
On being queried what social issues concerns her the most, she said “Every issue deserve equal attention because every problem is connected, just focusing on one problem alone will not help”. She is also very concerned about the HIV/AIDS scenario in the state as well as Child Rights situation especially in the rural areas, unemployment and the natural environment.
She has this advice for other students, “Don’t go by trend, follow your heart i.e. what you are interested in, and maintain consistency which is very important to overcome challenges in these competitive days”. On her plans for the future she said that there are many possibilities but at the moment she wants to continue her studies. She also mentioned that she will donate the cash award she received towards the Church.
Speaking to The Morung Express, Jamir, who did her schooling from Don Bosco and 10+2 from S D Jain Girls College, Dimapur, spoke shared the secret behind her success and her plans hereafter. “First of all my gratitude goes to God, my family and parents for their prayer and support and also my teachers and fellow students back at the university”.
She said that the formula behind her success is that she never bunked classes and always made it a point to clear any doubts within the four walls of the classroom so that not only her but also her classmates will benefit. Her course work also required that she go for a field work which she did with utmost sincerity and keeping herself up to date with the latest social issues.
On being queried what social issues concerns her the most, she said “Every issue deserve equal attention because every problem is connected, just focusing on one problem alone will not help”. She is also very concerned about the HIV/AIDS scenario in the state as well as Child Rights situation especially in the rural areas, unemployment and the natural environment.
She has this advice for other students, “Don’t go by trend, follow your heart i.e. what you are interested in, and maintain consistency which is very important to overcome challenges in these competitive days”. On her plans for the future she said that there are many possibilities but at the moment she wants to continue her studies. She also mentioned that she will donate the cash award she received towards the Church.
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Dibrugarh team
triumphs
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Dibrugarh, Feb. 17: Favourites Dibrugarh
University defeated Assam University, Silchar, by
a margin of four wickets to win the first Girin
Baruah and Pankaj Dev memorial Assam
inter-university cricket tournament at the
Dibrugarh District Sports Association (DDSA)
outdoor stadium today. The district sports
association had organised the meet with assistance
from the Assam Cricket Association (ACA).
Winning the toss, Assam University decided to bat
first and was all out for 104 in 28.2 overs.
Sukanta Dey was the topscorer with 21 runs, while
Somit Das contributed 18.
Rajendra Lal picked up three wickets giving away
10 runs for Dibrugarh University, while Amit
Basfore took two for 21.
Promising off-spinner Prasanta Sonowal also took
two wickets but gave away 30 runs.
The Dibrugarh boys achieved the target in 27.2
overs, losing six wickets in the process. Rajendra
was also the topscorer for his team, scoring 29.
Bharat Newar was the other notable contributor
with 22. For Assam University, Nihar Paul, Somit
Das, Farid Ahmed Laskar and Abhitabh Paul took one
wicket each.
Ajit Hazarika (Jorhat) and Amlan Baruah (Dibrugarh)
were the umpires for today’s match. ACA
vice-president Brojen Gohain gave away the
champions’ trophy, while the director of the
Dibrugarh University Sports Board, Thaneswar
Saikia, gave away the runners-up trophy.
Gauhati University and
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, had
also participated in the meet.
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