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New Indian Express
13 hours ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Sign language elective subject in Class XI
Assam has introduced Indian Sign Language as an elective subject for Class XI students, the first state to do so. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hopes it will benefit students with hearing issues. Seventy students have already selected that subject this year. Gauhati University Vice Chancellor Nani Gopal Mahanta described the step as a forward-thinking move. He stated that under the guidance of Sarma and Education Minister Ranoj Pegu, the National Education Policy 2020 aims to promote inclusive education, equipping students with future-ready skills while integrating empathy and real-world connections. Eye on polls, political focus on Bodoland The autonomous Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) will face elections later this year, and it's no wonder that the political focus has shifted to the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) that the BTC administers. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who recently inaugurated several projects in BTR, plans to spend the first week of July in the region. The visit is 'less political, more development-oriented', he assures. Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi also visited Kokrajhar, the Bodo heartland, to address a rally. The BJP and the United People's Party Liberal, which are jointly in power in the BTC, and the Congress will contest separately. Proposed hydel project met with stiff opposition A 55 MW hydropower project, conceived by Assam and Meghalaya on the Kulsi River at the interstate border, is facing opposition. Thousands of people from both states took out a march two days ago to oppose it. They are concerned about the environmental implications following reports that the project involves constructing a mega dam, which would result in the eviction of the area's residents. The decision on the project was taken by the two chief ministers in June's first week. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma then stated, 'Assam and Meghalaya will develop the Kulsi Irrigation project to benefit our farmers, which Assam will fund.' Prasanta Mazumdar Our correspondent in Guwahati prasantamazumdar@
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Chai, Chatters & Chapters: Gauhati University's new podcast to spotlight research & culture
Guwahati: Gauhati University (GU) has launched its official podcast series titled 'Chai, Chatters & Chapters', aimed to celebrate the institution's academic milestones, cultural vibrancy, and research contributions. The inaugural episode, featuring vice-chancellor (VC) Nani Gopal Mahanta, premiered on Wednesday at 7pm on the university's official Facebook and YouTube channels. Speaking in the first episode, Mahanta said, "This podcast is a unique opportunity to share GU's rich legacy with a global audience. It will encourage meaningful conversations around academic pursuits, cultural traditions, and the vibrant spirit of our students and faculty." "I am delighted to join the first episode and invite our our community to engage with these stories that define who we are," he added. Highlighting the university's research accomplishments, Mahanta said 65 professors and scholars from GU have published papers in leading global journals. He also announced that from the upcoming academic session, students engaged in NCC, NSS, extracurriculars, or skill enhancement programmes will be eligible for two additional credit points. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Looking ahead, Mahanta said, "The GU is planning to launch a certificate course in fisheries to train people in ornamental fish production — a step aimed at enabling students to launch their own startups. The university also intends to establish soft skills clubs to bolster student competencies beyond academics." Envisioned as a platform to transcend traditional academic boundaries, 'Chai, Chatters & Chapters' will spotlight interdisciplinary research, from breakthroughs in nuclear physics to innovations in the humanities, while documenting the experiences of GU community. The podcast aims to become a repository of knowledge by encouraging conversations on academic discourse covering subjects from sociology to science and psychology to internships, becoming an invaluable resource for the global academic community," a GU official said.
