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2025
Event 1: Food Distribution Drive for Community Service
Venue: College Day Home
Date: 21/12/2025
The Department of Chemistry, Handique Girls’ College, successfully conducted a food distribution drive at Sukreswar Temple as part of its outreach initiative. The programme was successfully conducted by the active participation of faculty members Dr. Anup Choudhury and Dr. Nara Narayan Deori, along with department alumni Dr. Bandita Kalita. The main intention of the program was to help a significant number of homeless and impoverished people to foster community involvement and social commitment. The glimpses of the event are:
Event 2: Alumni Meet 2025
The Alumni Meet 2025 of the Department of Chemistry was successfully organized on 21-12-2025 at Day Home, Handique Girls’ College (both in online and offline) to strengthen the bond between the department and its alumni, where 21 alumni have attended the meet. The welcome address was delivered by Dr. Kandarpa Phukan, Head of the Department by warmly welcoming the former faculty members, alumni, and present faculty. This was followed by a brief introduction of the current faculty members of the department. Subsequently, former Heads of the Department, Dr. Hiranya Kumar Choudhury and Dr. Tapan Thakuria addressed the gathering and sharing the valuable insights and encouraged alumni to remain actively connected with their alma mater. Our proud alumni Dr. Hemaprobha Saikia (Asst. Professor, Bodoland University), Mrs. Karabi Das (Joint Director, SCERT), Dr. Dhanjumoni Pathak (Asst. Professor, Nalbari College) delivered their valuable experiences. This was followed by the reconstitution of the Alumni Committee, ensuring their broader representation and active participation in departmental activities. An alumni engagement session was then delivered by Dr. Anup Choudhury focusing on the importance of alumni involvement in mentoring, curriculum enrichment, and collaborative initiatives. This was followed by a discussion on the one-year action plan, where alumni offered valuable recommendations to uplift the department in terms of academic infrastructure, student development, research collaborations, industry exposure, and student support activities such as guest lectures and career guidance sessions. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Dr. Bapan Saha. A group photograph session was organized thereafter followed by lunch, and marking the successful completion of the Alumni Meet.
The programme was anchored by Dr. Alimpia Borah maintaining continuity throughout the event. The smooth conduct of the programme was supported by the technical team members Dr. Anup Choudhury and Dr. Nara Narayan Deori. The GPS photographs and video of the entire event was captured by Dr. Priyanka Barua. The food committee consisting of M. M. Kalita, B. R. Bora, and H. Deka arranged the lunch for the event.
The new committee was formed with the following alumni, by dissolution of former committee formed in 2011.
President: Dr. Rinki Bhattacharjya, Assistant Professor, Pandu College
Working President: Dr. Hemaprobha Saikia, Assistant Professor, Bodoland University
Vice President: Mrs. Karabi Das, Joint Director, SCERT
Dr. Dhanju Mani Pathak, Associate Professor, Nalbari College
Secretary: Dr. Kaku Dutta, Assam Secretariat
Dr. Barnali Deka, Assistant Professor, Barkhetri College
Dr. Sumi Deka, Assistant Professor, Girls’ Polytechnic, Guwahati
Joint Secretary: Dr. Doli Rani Das, Tobacco Board, Guwahati
Dr. Bandita Kalita, Post.Doc at Guwahati University
Mrs. Dorothy Bharadwaj, SI, Assam, Police
Treasurer: Himashree Devi, doing PhD at Cotton University
Pallabi Gogoi, Assistant Accounts Officer
Jurima Begum, doing PhD at Handique Girls’ College
Glimpses of the activity/Programme while in progress
Event 3: Celebration of Mole Day, 2025 followed by poster presentation competition and quiz competition
Venue: Room 30, Departmental Teacher’s common room (poster presentation)
Date: 23/10/2025
The Department of Chemistry celebrated Mole Day on 23rd October 2025 with support from the DST CURIE Project. The programme featured an invited talk by Dr. Jayanta Nath, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, S. B. Deorah College. The celebration also included a poster competition and a quiz competition among students of the science stream of Handique Girls’ College.
Glimpses of talk by Dr. Jayanta Nath, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, S. B. Deorah College on the topic “Importance of Mole in Chemistry”.
Glimpses of Poster presenatation competition
Event 3: Celebration of Biswakarma Puja
Venue: Department of Chemistry
Date: 17/09/2025
The Department of Chemistry, Handique Girls’ College celebrated Biswakarma Puja in the departmental Teachers’ Common Room, reflecting the institution’s commitment to preserve cultural and traditional values within the academic environment. The celebration emphasizes holistic development, institutional values, and promotion of cultural heritage. Faculty members and students actively participated in the programme, reflecting the sense of community, traditional respect, and inclusive institutional culture.
Event 4: World Ozone Day 2025
Venue: PG Room, Department of Chemistry
Date: 16/09/2025
Department of Chemistry, HGC sponsored by DST-CURIE scheme, celebrated the "World Ozone Day 2025" on 16-09-2025. Dr. Bapan Saha, Asst Professor, Dept of Chemistry, HGC delivered a talk on this year´s theme "From Science to Global Action".
Event 5: CERTIFICATE COURSE
TITLE: Basic Laboratory and Instrumental Techniques in Chemistry Research
Date: 15/09/2025 to 20/10/2025
COURSE OBJECTIVES: To offer a practical introduction to the key techniques used in chemistry research. Students will explore how modern spectroscopy instruments and chromatography help analyse and understand chemical compounds. With a focus on safe laboratory practices, hands-on skills and clear data interpretation, the course builds a strong foundation for future research and advanced studies in chemistry.
FLYER:
GLIMPSES:
· INAUGURAL SESSION
· DAY 2 and 3
· DAY 4 and 11
· DAY 5, 6, 12 and 13
· DAY 7 and 10
· DAY 8 and 9
· DAY 14 and 15
· VALEDICTORY SESSION
Event 6: Summer Camp for school students
Venue: National Science Centre, Guwahati
Date: 14 /07/2025
An activity corner under the CHEMAGIC Club of the Department was organized during a Summer Camp for school students at the Regional Science Centre, Khanapara, Guwahati, on 14th July 2025. The session was conducted by Prof. P. L. Goswami (Cotton University), along with Dr. Tapan Thakuria and Dr. Kandarpa Phukan, Associate Professors of Handique Girls’ College, who served as “Magic Masters.” Approximately 63 students participated in the programme.
Event 7: CHEMAGIC show for Chemistry Popularization
Venue: Sonaram Higher Secondary School, Guwahati
Date: 27/06/25
Department of Chemistry, Handique Girls’ College has conducted Chemistry Popularization Programme by organizing Magic Show related to Chemistry Experiments on 27/06/25, where Dr. Bapan Saha, Dr. Anup Choudhury, Dr. Naranarayan Deori along with the UG and PG students of the Department have actively participated. The participants were the Class V to Class X students of Sonaram Higher Secondary School, Guwahati. In addition, teachers of the school also were actively involved. The students participated in performing Chemistry experiments with the assistance from the students of the college. The Chemistry behind the experiments were also explained in simple and lucid language.
List of experiments
Experiment number
Name of the Experiments
Students Name
Class
1
CO2 test
Bhaswati Goswami Himashree Baishya
PG (III) semester
2
Food analysis
(Rice, Potato, dali, atta)
Iodine solution, CuSO4, NaOH
(To determine carbohydrate, protein)
Shuchangi Deka
Jumi Kalita
Bhaswati Goswami
3
Balloon
Different coloured balloons, chocolates, water
Jijnasa Kalita
4
Fire (Yajna)
(Glycerol, KMnO4)
Luna Akhtara Ahmed
5
Volcano
(Ammonium dichromate, alcohol)
Himashree Baishya
6
Artificial Curd
(Given salt, silver nitrate)
Parishmita Das
Ayesha Singha
HS II
7
Artificial Blood
(Salt, NH4SCN)
Supriya Sarkar
Shreya Thakuria
8
Artificial Ring
(Salt, Ring test, ice)
Priyanka Das
Arshita Banik
Rismita Das
9
Colour change experiment
(Sodium carbonate, phenolphthalein)
NEP (III)
10
Acid and Base
(Vinegar, Carbonate, Hibiscus flower, beet, Curcumin, methyl orange)
Event 8: Signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
Venue: Handique Girls’ College
Date: 26/06/2025
On 26/06/2025, a MoU was signed between Department of Chemistry, Suren Das College, Hajo and Department of Chemistry, Handique Girls´ College.
Event 9: Felicitation Program to faculty members and students for the contribution to Science, Education and Research
Date: 30/04/2025
The Department of Chemistry organized a felicitation programme to honour the achievements of its faculty members and students. On this occasion, the Department felicitated Dr. Tapan Thakuria, Associate Professor and Head, for being conferred the prestigious Dr. Uma Sai Prakash Chemistry Popularization Award 2024 by the Association of Chemistry Teachers, India (the apex body of chemistry educators in the country). Dr. Kandarpa Phukan was felicitated for securing patents for his innovations, namely Alkaline Mineral Salt Making Device (Design No. 430559-001, dated 15/09/2024) and Compact Kitchen Sink Waste Crusher (Design No. 462258-001, dated 14/06/2025), granted by the Indian Patent Office, Kolkata. Dr. Akhtar Hussain was also honoured for receiving the Outstanding Reviewer Award 2024 from the Royal Society of Chemistry, London, marking his third recognition (2020, 2023, and 2024) for his exemplary contributions to scientific peer review in chemistry.
The programme was also organized to felicitate students Ambika Boro, Mowllika Basumatary, and Bhaswati Das for successfully qualifying the JAM 2025 examination and securing opportunities to pursue their Master’s degrees at reputed institutions. PG IV semester students Dhritima Deka, Chayanika Kalita secured commendable marks in the mock test conducted by the department for competitive examinations and they were also felicitated in this program.
Event 10: Workshop on FYGUP Theoretical Chemistry Course (Academic activities conducted for faculties by inviting external experts)
Venue: Teacher’s common room, Handique Girls’ College
Date: 04/04/2025
One Day Workshop on FYGUP Theoretical Chemistry Course is organized by Department of Chemistry in association with IQAC, Handique Girls’ College on 04-04-25. The primary objective of this workshop is to provide basic hands-on training on Theoretical Chemistry (Laboratory course) of B.Sc. 4th semester laboratory course of Gauhati University Curriculum. 17 participants (Faculty members) from 13 different colleges (affiliated to Gauhati University) have actively participated on the said workshop. Dr. Dhruba Jyoti Kalita and Dr. Dhriti Mahanta, Assistant Professors, Department of Chemistry, Gauhati University were acted as Resource Persons. Dr. Ranjit Sarma (Principal), Dr. Madhurima Hazarika (Vice Principal) and Dr. Pori Hiloidari (IQAC Coordinator), Handique Girls’ College were present in the Inaugural Session.
1. Dr. Bhabesh Ch. Deka, SBMS College, Sualkuchi
2. Dr. Bagmita Bhattachryya, Tihu College, Tihu
3. Dr. Kangkana Deka, Tihu College, Tihu
4. Dr. Sourabh Kalita, North Guwahati College, Guwahati
5. Dr. Rahul Kemprai, Suren Das College, Hazo
6. Dr. Sibani Borapatragohai, Dimoria College, Dimoria
7. Dr. Priyakshree Borthakur, Pragjyotish College, Guwahati
8. Dr. Swah Mohd. Nashre-ul-Islam, Mangaldoi College, Mangaldoi
9. Dr. Mamon Dey, S. B. Deorah College, Guwahati
10. Dr. Linton Hazaraika, Jagiroad College, Jagiroad
11. Dr. Gitali Baruah, Pandu College, Guwahati
12. Dr. Rimki Bhattacharyya, Pandu College, Guwahati
13. Dr. Chiranjita Goswami, Jagiroad College, Jagiroad
14. Dr. Barnali Deka, Barkhetri College, Nalbari
15. Dr. Barasha Rani Bora, Kamrup College, Nalbari
16. Dr. Rupan Sarma, Nalbari College, Nalbari
17. Dr. Himarani Kalita, Dimoria College, Dimoria
Workshop Coordinator: Dr. Bapan Saha
Event 11: National Science Day
Venue: Open stage
Date: 28/02/2024
The CHEMAGIC Club of the Department of Chemistry celebrated National Science Day on 28th February 2025 at the college premises. Dr. Tapan Thakuria served as the “Magic Master,” and the experiments were demonstrated by students from UG, PG, and HS levels.
Event 12: Inauguration of Departmental Wall Magazine Inauguration, 2025
Date: 10/02/2025
The wall magazine was initially started in 2003. Its title is “?????? ??????”. The theme of the magazine is "Chemistry: Sustainable Evolution Through Ages". The magazine was inaugurated by Dr. Ranjit Thakuria, Associate Professor, Gauhati University, on February 10, 2025, during the Departmental Wall Magazine Competition. Some glimpses of the inaugural program are:
Inauguration of departmental wall magazine by Dr. Ranjit Thakuria, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Gauhati University
The magazine details
Editor: Himashree Baishya (PG 2nd semester)
Editorial board members:
1. Priyanka Patgiri (NEP 4th Semester).
2. Sudeshna Acharjee (NEP 4th Semester).
3. Kaushita Gayan (NEP 4th Semester).
4. Ankana Chakraborty (NEP 4th Semester).
5. Kuki Bhagabati (NEP 4th Semester).
6. Priti Nag (PG 2nd semester)
7. Jubi Sharma (PG 2nd semester)
8. Anindita Goswami (NEP 2nd semester)
9. Mridusmita Bhattacharjya (NEP 2nd semester)
10. Hrishita Das (NEP 2nd semester)
11. Farhana Akhtar (NEP 4th Semester).
12. Shilpa Chettry (NEP 4th Semester).
The total number of articles are 10. The articles of same categories are included under same title as follows:
Sustainable Chemistry for better tomorrow: Anchika Dhananjay Chetry (TDC 6th semester) and Bhaswati Goswami (PG 2nd semester)
Global Challenges: Priti Nag (PG 2nd semester)
Chemistry as the central Science: Trishna Medhi (PG 4th semester), Jigyasha Konwar (NEP 2nd semester), Maini Kalita (TDC 6th semester), Anindita Goswami (NEP 2nd semester)
History of Chemistry: Shuchangi Deka (PG 2nd semester)
Chemistry in Everyday Life: Jijnasa Kalita (PG 2nd semester), H. Memtombi Singh (TDC 6th semester)
QR code of the magazine
Event 13: Interdepartmental Cultural Rally on the occasion of College Week, 2025
Date: 08/02/2025
To mark the vibrant spirit of College Week, the department of chemistry participated in the interdepartmental cultural rally on 8th February 2025. The theme of the rally is: “The Role of Chemistry in Traditional Festivals.” Students from undergraduate and postgraduate programs participated enthusiastically, presenting various festivals in connections to the principles of chemistry. The rally served as a platform to showcase how science particularly chemistry is deeply embedded in our traditions, rituals, and celebrations.
? FYUGP NEP 2nd Semester
Presented the international festival Diwali, exploring the chemistry behind fireworks, lighting, and colors, and their impact on the environment.
? FYUGP NEP 4th Semester
Showcased the Assamese devotional festival “Bhadomohiya Naam-Kritan”, explaining the use of metals and sound chemistry in traditional musical instruments.
? CBCS 6th Semester
Highlighted the essence of Bohag Bihu, correlating its rituals with scientific elements such as agriculture, seasonal changes, and biochemical aspects of traditional practices.
? PG 2nd Semester
Focused on Magh Bihu, discussing the chemical composition of traditional foods, preservation techniques, and the science of fermentation used in ethnic cuisine.
? PG 4th Semester
Beautifully represented Holi, emphasizing the chemical nature of colors, eco-friendly alternatives, and safety aspects.
The rally was led by Miss Trishna Medhi (PG 4th Semester) and Miss Maini Kalita (TDC 6th Semester) followed by traditional Gayan-Bayan coordinated by Miss Kaushita Gayan, Miss Anindita Das, and Miss Gargi Mahanta (NEP 4th Semester). The cultural spirit was further enriched by the ceremonial carrying of the Horai and Gamusa, a symbol of Assamese pride and tradition by Miss Priyanka Patgiri (NEP 4th Semester).
2024
Event 4
Department of Chemistry, HGC celebrated "International Mole Day" on 23rd October 2024 under the DST-CURIE program sponsored by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. On this occasion, a Quiz competition was conducted where eight teams participated.
Results of ´Quiz Competition´
1st Position
Anita Sarkar, Anwesha Chakraborty, Mowllika Basumatary
2nd Position
Bhaswati Das, Maini Kalita, Niharika Das
3rd Position
Trishna Medhi, Chimi Deka, Jita Mani Deka
Event 3
Dept. of Chemistry, HGC celebrated "World Ozone Day" on 16/9/2024 under the aegis of DST-Curie project. On this occasion, Dr. Bapan Saha, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Chemistry, HGC delivered a talk on ´Ozone-the umbrella of earth´, followed by an interactive session with students.
Event 2
Department of Chemistry, Handique Girls´ College organized a Parent-Teacher Meet on 23rd March 2024 for UG (4th and 6th Semester) and PG students in two sessions. Parents took an active part in it and interacted with the faculty members of the Department.
Dr. Tapan Thakuria, HoD, Chemistry, Handique Girls´ College during Welcome address in Parent-Teacher Meet.
Dr. Ranjit Sarma, Principal, Handique Girls´ College highlighted the various dimensions of the College and the Chemistry Department during the keynote speech in Parent-Teacher Meet.
Dr. Anup Choudhury, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Chemistry, Handique Girls´ College presented the Research Profile of the Chemistry Department including research infrastructure and research outcome during the Parent-Teacher Meet.
Event 1
"National Science Day Celebration" under the DST-CURIE programme sponsored by DST, Government of India and by the Department of Chemistry in association with CHEMAGIC, on 28th February, 2024
Resource person : Dr. Hiranya Kumar Choudhury
Programmes
Magic show
Science communication competition
Popular science lecture
Number of students participated: PG : 30, UG : 50
Number of students participated in the ´Science Communication Competition´ : 15
Results of ´Science Communication Competition´ 1st Position : Sahin Rahman (UG 4th Sem, Chemistry) 2nd Position : Bhaswati Das (UG 4th Sem, Chemistry) 3rd Position : Dikshita Kalita (PG 4th Sem, Chemistry), Geetanjali Basumatary (UG 2nd Sem, Botany)
2023
A 2-Day Workshop on "Good Laboratory Practice, Chemical Safety, Chem Draw Use, and Data Plotting Using Origin Software" under the DST-CURIE program sponsored by DST, Govt of India and organized by Department of Chemistry, Handique Girls’ College, was held on 16-17 November 2023.
Resource person: Dr. Hiranya Kumar Choudhury
Speakers and demonstrators:
Dr. Hiranya Kumar Choudhury
Dr. Akhtar Hussain
Dr. Anup Choudhury
Number of PG students participated: PG 1st Semester : 15, PG 3rd Semester : 15
Dr. Hiranya Kumar Choudhury, Retd. Professor, Dept of Chemistry, HGC, acted as Resource person and delivered an informative lecture on good laboratory practice during 2-Day Workshop "Good Laboratory Practice, Chemical Safety, ChemDraw Use and Data Plotting Using Origin Software".
Dr. Akhtar Hussain, Asst. Professor, Dept of Chemistry, HGC, during the 2-Day Workshop "Good Laboratory Practice, Chemical Safety, ChemDraw Use and Data Plotting Using Origin Software". Dr. Hussain talked about Chemical Safety and demonstrated the handling of fire extinguishers.
Dr. Anup Choudhury, Asst. Professor, Dept of Chemistry, HGC, during the 2-Day Workshop “Good Laboratory Practice, Chemical Safety, ChemDraw Use and Data Plotting Using Origin Software”. Dr. Choudhury demonstrated hands-on training on ChemDraw and Origin Software.
DST-CURIE sponsored Informative Lecture Event on "Career Counselling for Higher Education and Competitive Examinations" on 1st September, 2023
Resource person: Dr. Rupam Sarma, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Nalbari College, Nalbari
Number of PG students participated: PG : 30, UG : 40
