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DBC Tura observes National Science Day

The National Science Day celebration was observed on 28th February 2020 at Don Bosco College, Tura. Besides the Inaugural Programme, a technical session was held on various important aspects of Science. A Science Exhibition, a Science Quiz and Painting on the theme “Women in Science” was also held. Students from different colleges and schools of Tura town took part in the various programmes to mark the celebration.
Smt. Rikse R. Marak MCS, Director Academic and Administrative Department, MBOSE and Secretary Executive Committee, GHADC was the Chief Guest and spoke at length on the need to get oneself prepare to meet the challenges that the society and the world needed. She implored those present to discipline themselves and work hard to make one’s personality. She also said that one need to “burn midnight oil and work hard to become successful.”
Guest of Honour, Dr Arindam Barman, Asst. Professor Department of Horticulture, NEHU Tura Campus spoke on the theme and the contributions of women in science. He lauded the contributions of women in science, stating that “tissue culture in India was started first by women”. In his speech, he asked students to set goals and to prepare themselves for future.
The entire programme was sponsored by Amra Sobai Durga Puja Committee (ASDPC), Tura which celebrates the Silver Jubilee of its foundation. The committee was represented by Sri Arup Nag, Advisor ASDPC who spoke and exhorted the students to develop love for science.
Principal of Don Bosco College, Tura Fr. Bivan Rodriques Mukhim spoke on the occasion and encouraged the students to look inside them and realize their potentialities. He welcomed the guest and other dignitaries. Others who spoke were Dr Arindam Ghosh IQAC Coordinator of Don Bosco College and the convener of the programme and Sri Habul Ch. Das from the department of Mathematics, Don Bosco College who highlighted the achievements of the Science stream of the college.
The winners of the various competitions organised on the occasions are:
Quiz Competition
First: Arnav Zacharia B. Sangma and Harchelle R. Sangma (Sherwood School)
Second: Surya Dang and Emeralda Altheza Ch. Marak (Tura Public School)
Third: Patiprata Ghosh and Sarmista Chanda (Police Public School)
Painting
First: Koyal Saha (Don Bosco College, Tura)
Second: Tengsram G. Momin (DBCTE)
Third: Banjoplang Marthong (DBCTE)
Science Exhibition (College)
First: Lohit Prasad (Don Bosco College)
Second: Bittu Adhikari and Naman Chetry (Don Bosco College)
Third: Uma Tamang and Ryan Reeves G. Momin (Don Bosco College)
Science Exhibition (School)
First: Arghadeep Ghosh (Sherwood School)
Second: Gopal Paul and Liana G. Momin (P.A.S.M Police Public School)
Third: Anuroop Saha and Anshu Kumari (Capt. William School)