Aska Science College wins 50th Inter-College Cricket Champions Trophy, MKCG runners-up

Banja Bihar: Aska Science College team won the championship title for this year by defeating the MKCG Medical College, Berhampur in recently concluded Inter-College Cricket Tournament-2017 of Berhampur University by 6 wickets. The tournament was organized by the University Sports Council at the campus playground.

Members of the winning and runners-up teams posing
for a photo-op after the match.

In the final match, Aska Science College team won the toss and chose to field first. The opponent scored a hooping total of 220 runs in 35 overs with a loss of 7 wickets. Chasing the target on team’s behalf, Ashutosh Yadav scored 108 runs from 74 balls while Nipen Kumar Sahu added 51 runs from 42 balls. For the losing team, Biswa Ranjan Sahu scored 50 runs from 62 balls, Kamaskhya Prasad Patra 45 runs from 42 balls and Bablu Kisku 44 runs from 30 balls. Durga Prasad Patnaik, Naresh Choudhury and Ashwini Mishra conducted the matches.

Dr. Siddhartha Sankar Panda, HoD of Physics handed over the trophies and certificates to both the winning and runners-up teams as the chief guest.

Meanwhile, Dr. Gouri Shankar Lal, Secretary of Sports Council, Rabi Charan Mishra, Rajesh Kumar Mohanty, S. Krishna Reddy and D. Rajeeya Reddy were present to encourage the players.

A report by Dhaneswar Jena (Semester-III) and Sohini Biswas (Semester-I), J&MC, Berhampur University

Registrar Mr. Sailendra Kumar Dwivedi assumes office, hopes for NAAC A++

Bhanja Bihar: Mr. Sailendra Kumar Dwivedi assumed his office as the new Registrar of Berhampur University on December 1, 2017.

Registrar Mr. Sailendra Ku Dwivedi

An Odisha Administrative Officer (OAS) cadre Mr. Dwivedi took charge from his predecessor Mr. Remish Kerketta. Before joining here, he was working as the joint-secretary in the Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department of Odisha Government.

Speaking to mediapersons, Mr. Dwivedi said that his priorities will be to convert the university’s NAAC accreditation grade ‘A’ to ‘A++”. Meanwhile, the state government will be requested to take steps to fill up the vacant teaching and non-teaching posts at the earliest, he  added.

He also wished to create a better academic ambience by upgrading the e-library system and developing research facilities at the library for students. 

A report by Dhaneswar Jena (Semester-III) and Sohini Biswas (Semester-I), J&MC, Berhampur University

OSCW sponsors two-day Gender Sensitization programme at Berhampur University

Bhanja Bihar: Berhampur University (BU) organized a two-day Gender Sensitization Programme at the New Conference Hall here in the campus during November 28 and 29, 2017. The programme was sponsored by the Odisha State Commission for Women (OSCW).

Gender Sensitization programme underway at the New
Conference Hall in Berhampur University

The programme was inaugurated by chief guest Dr. Lopamudra Baxipatra, Chairperson, OSCW along with guests of honour Dr. Pradeep Kumar Panigrahy, MLA, Gopalpur and Ms. B. Radhika, IPS, Additional Director General (ADG), State Armed Police (SAP), Odisha. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Rajendra Prasad Das presided over the inaugural meeting.

Addressing the gathering, Dr. Baxipatra said, “Women are the backbone of our society.” She went on explaining that man and woman are the two sides of a coin. Without women, a beautiful earth can not be imagined. Woman is the symbol of tolerance. She can create and can also destroy. University students get enriched every year for a better future through such programmes, she added.

Through a presentation, Ms. Radhika explained the different types stereotyped notions regarding women. She spoke about infanticide, molestation, declining sex ratio, honour killing, domestic violence, wage discrimination and gender bias. She also screened short films like “Guess” and “Impossible Dream” to make her stand clear before the gathering.

Programme convenor Prof. Subasini Patnaik introduced the guests while the programme was coordinated by Prof. Arundhati Rath.

The valedictory function on the second day was graced by chief guest Dr. Ashok Kumar Mohapatra, Senior Advocate, Odisha High Court. Prof. Rajendra Prasad Das, Vice-Chancellor and Prof. Devi Prasanna Patnaik, Chairman, PG Council were also present on the dais.

Meanwhile, the winners of different competitions on gender related issues held during the programme were given away trophies by the guests.

A report By Dhaneswar Jena (Semester-III), Prashanti Nahak, Sohini Biswas and Diptimayee Biswaranjan Sethy (Semester-I), J&MC, Berhampur University