Celebration of International PI Day: Organised by Department of Mathematics
2024-03-18 09:00 - 14:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Conference Hall, Digboi College, Digboi College, Digboi, Assam, 786171, India
18th March 2024:
On 18th March 2024, the Department of Mathematics, Digboi College, in collaboration with IQAC, Digboi College and Digboi College Mathematical Forum (DCMF) celebrated International Pi-Day. The distinguished guests invited for the event were Dr. Dip Saikia, Principal, Digboi College, Dr. Arun Chandra Dutta, Vice Principal, Digboi College, and Dr. Pabitra Bharali, IQAC Coordinator, Digboi College. Students and Teachers from various departments attended the event.

The event started at 10:00 a.m., hosted by Ms. Anindita Mahanta was commenced by welcoming and felicitating dignitaries on the dais. Mr. Mukul Buragohain, Head, Dept. Of Mathematics, welcomed the gathering and stated the purpose of the program in brief.

The very first issue of the Departmental Newsletter ‘MathScape’ was then inaugurated by the Principal, Digboi College, and all the other dignitaries on the dais. Honorable Principal, Dr. Dip Saikia encouraged everyone with his words of wisdom and congratulated the Department for this initiative. The newsletter was edited by Ms. Anindita Mahanta, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Mathematics and advised by Dr. Arjun Singh Chetry, Asst. Professor Dept. of Mathematics with the help of all the faculty members of the department. The newsletter depicts the overall growth and activities of the department from the academic year 2021-22 to 2022-23. Further, the newsletter also highlights the accomplishments of students in other co-curricular areas. The Department of Mathematics, Digboi College, dedicated the inaugural issue of the Newsletter in memory of Dr. Amrit Chandra Deka, former HoD, Dept. of Mathematics who left for his heavenly abode on 13th April, 2023.

The students from Delhi Public School, Digboi, and Little Star Senior Secondary School, Digboi were awarded certificates of merit for their excellent performance in the Mathematics Olympiad held on 20/08/2023 at Digboi College. The students were Ritwik Guru, DPS, Digboi, Shehjanur Rahman, DPS, Digboi, and Ayushi Agarwal, Little Star Senior Secondary School, Digboi. Dr. Arun Chandra Dutta, Vice Principal, Digboi College presented the award.

Dr. Jatindra Lahkar, Associate Professor, Dept. of Mathematics, delivered a talk on the “Importance of Pi and significance of the day.” He highlighted the origin of the number Pi and its uses. Further, he talked about the significance of the International Pi Day and its celebration across the globe. A Pi memorization and recitation competition was then conducted amongst the students by Dr. Binod Chetry, Asst. professor, Dept. of Mathematics. Students were given 5 minutes to remember the digits of Pi after decimal as much as they could and then recite it. The result of the Pi recitation competition was as follows:
1st Prize: Akash Deep Saikia, Dept. of Chemistry, recited 50 digits of Pi.
2nd Prize: Ayushi Agarwal, Little Star Senior Secondary School recited 38 digits.
3rd Prize: Rohit Sharma, Dept. of Chemistry, recited 33 digits.
4th Prize: Kushbu Kumari Agarwal and Sompreeti Borthakur, Dept. of Mathematics, recited 32 digits.
5th Prize: Kunjit Dohutia, Dept. of Mathematics, recited 30 digits.

An Inter-departmental Quiz Competition was organized by the Department of Mathematics with 16 participating teams from various Departments. Each team is comprised of three members. Ms. Anindita Mahanta and Dr. Arjun Singh Chetry conducted the Quiz. A preliminary round with 10 questions was conducted and students were given 10 minutes to write all the answers. The first 5 teams were then selected for the Main Quiz. The Quiz was conducted in 5 rounds for a total of 250 points. Questions were from Science, Mathematics, General Awareness, Entertainment, and Sports backgrounds.
The result of the Quiz Competition is as follows:
1st prize: Department of Physics
Bharat Sharma, Shivam Sharma and Bornali Gogoi.
2nd prize: Department of Chemistry
Palash Phukan, Arjun Pradhan and Karanjit Konwar.
3rd prize:
Kunjit Dohutia, Dept. of Mathematics; Nisha Debnath, Dept. of Botany and Ayushi Agarwal, Little Star Senior Secondary School.

APrize Distribution ceremony was then conducted and prizes were awarded to the winners by Dr. Arun Chandra Dutta, Vice Principal, Digboi College, Dr. Pabitra Bharali, IQAC Coordinator, and Dr. Jatindra Lahkar, Dept. of Mathematics. They encouraged the participants and winners with their motivating and inspiring words. Further, they inspired the students to take part in such intellectual enrichment activities in the future. Ms. Ayushi Agarwal, Little Star Senior Secondary School was awarded a special prize of appreciation for her enthusiasm and participation in all the competitions. The prize was awarded to her by Dr. Jatindra Lahkar, Dept. of Mathematics. The prizes of the Treasure Hunt Competition organized on the occasion of National Science Day on 28th Feb 2024 were distributed to the students by Dr. Pabitra Bharali, IQAC Coordinator, Digboi College.

Himani Gurung, Dept. of Physics, 6th Semester has been recognized by Lions Club, Digboi for her extraordinary performance in academics. She belongs to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) of the society. She had been awarded a certificate and a one-time scholarship of Rs. 5000.00 only. Dr. Pabitra Bharali, IQAC Coordinator, Digboi College presented the award. The event was concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Dr. Arjun Singh Chetry, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Mathematics.

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Workshop on 3D printing: Resource Person- Prof. Mamta Juneja, Punjab University
2024-03-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Seminar Hall, Digboi College
18th March 2024:
A one day workshop on 3-D printing was organized jointly by the Entrepreneurship Development Cell, IQAC, Digboi College Career Counseling and Placement cell, Department of Commerce & NEC under the PMdeviNE scheme on 18-03-2024 at the Seminar hall. A total of 55 participants from Commerce and Science belonging to 2nd, 4th and 6th semester participated in the said workshop. The program started with the Principal Dr. Dip Saikia felicitating the two resource persons from Amtron. Prof.Mamta Juneja, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Punjab University acted as resource person for the program on behalf of Amtron. She explained all the applications of 3- D printing and the avenues related to the field highlighting the entrepreneurial prospects for the youths in the near future. Mr. Nayan Deka, Amtron Guwahati explained the various aspects of the upcoming field and the government initiatives for employment in this field. Both the resource persons address the queries of the students in the interaction following their sessions.

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Digboi College Hosts Insightful Yoga Program
2024-05-28 11:00 - 14:00 | Auditorium, Digboi College
28th May 2024:
In a bid to emphasize the relevance of yoga in contemporary times, Digboi College organized a noteworthy program on the importance of yoga. The event, which took place in the college auditorium, was a collaborative effort by Human Value Development Sub-Committee and Yoga Meditation Centre, in association with Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Digboi College.
Dr. Dip Saikia, the Principal of Digboi College, presided over the program as the chairperson. Sukhamoy Nath, a renowned Yoga Guru from Digboi, graced the occasion as the guest of honour. The keynote address was delivered by Dibyajyoti Deka, an esteemed faculty member of the Indian Yoga Culture and Yoga Therapy Centre, Guwahati, and Chairman of Yogesvara Sansthan, Guwahati.

The program drew an enthusiastic crowd, with over 150 students in attendance, alongside numerous teachers, showcasing the growing interest and dedication to yoga within the academic sphere. The event underscored the significance of integrating yoga into daily life, particularly in managing stress and enhancing overall well-being in today’s fast-paced world.
Dr. Saikia, in his opening remarks, highlighted the pivotal role of yoga in fostering mental and physical health. After that, the Resource Person, Dibyajyoti Deka elaborated on the therapeutic benefits of yoga, advocating for its inclusion in mainstream health and education systems.
The program was well-received by participants, who engaged actively in the discussions and demonstrations. The event not only reinforced the importance of yoga but also reflected the institution’s commitment to promoting holistic development and well-being among its students and faculty.

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