Date: 14.09.2023 Time: 2:00 PM
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The Department of Zoology, in collaboration with the Zoological Society of N. N. Saikia College organized an International Webinar on “Butterflies of India” in connection with the Big Butterfly Month India 2023. The talk was given by Mr. Gaurab Nandi Das, Department of Entomology, (Biology Centre CAS), University of South Bohemia, Czech Republic. The webinar was held in the conference room of the College.
Nearly 70 students were present physically and several other organizations like MoEF&CC, SACON, and others participated in online Google meet. The programme was conducted in blended mode. Gaurab Nandi Das delivered a talk on the topic “Butterflies of India- A brief introduction” which was quite informative for the students.
The HoD, Dr. Manashi Bortamuly, Department of Zoology gave the inaugural address wherein she welcomed everyone and gave the importance of butterflies. Then, Dr. Jafrin Farha Hussain, Secretary, Zoological Society of NN Saikia College gave a brief introduction of the resource person.
The resource person spoke about the importance of butterflies, butterfly migration, dispersion, systematics, history of butterfly nomenclature and so many other topics. He also spoke about host plants of butterflies, road kills of butterflies and discussed about his research topics. He described about different families of butterflies.
At the end, several questions were asked and interaction session was conducted. Vote of thanks was given by Mitali Chetia.
Inauguration of Wall Magazine ‘Panchajanya’ & Teachers’ Day Celebration
Date: 05.09.2023 Time: 11:30 AM Onwards
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The Department of Zoology, like every year, inaugurated the Wall Magazine ‘Panchajanya’ which reflected the theme ‘Pollution of Marine life’. The theme was properly conveyed in the contents of the wall magazine. The wall magazine was prepared by the students of the 3rd Semester, and teacher-in-charge was Mitali Chetia. Panchajanya was inaugurated by the Vice Principal of the College, Dr. Malakshmi Dutta in presence of HoD, and other faculty members of Department of Zoology. The Vice-principal of the College applauded the good work of the students and also stressed on the fact that they should be disciplined in life. She also wished them a very happy Teachers; Day, and requested them to respect their parents, who are the real teachers of life. HoD Dr. Manashi Bortamuly also gave a small speech on the inaugural ceremony.
After a small break for refreshment, Teachers’ Day was celebrated which was arranged by the students of the Department.
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