Inauguration of e-Resource Centre and Launch of LMS

An e-resource centre for students and researchers has been inaugurated by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Santosh Kumar Tripathy in the Central Library premises of Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University 24th January, 2023. This e-resource center has 20 computers with servers. Apart from this, a Learning Management System (LMS), hosted in the e-resource centre was also launched the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor. The LMS is designed and developed in-house by Dr. Swarupananda Bissoyi, Assistant Professor in Department of Computer Application. Using this LMS, faculty members can upload various course materials for students. The e-Resource Centre and LMS can be used to access e-resources on various subjects, including the ones provided by Department of Higher Education, Government of Odisha. In the LMS, varieties of learning resources are available online in different languages such as Odia, Santali, Sanskrit and Hindi. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Tripathy advised the students and researchers to make optimum use of the resources and stressed that this LMS will be helpful for the upcoming NAAC evaluation. Chairman P.G Council, Professor Pramoda Kumar Satapathy, Registrar Shri Sahadev Samadhia, Head of Central Library and Professor in Zoology Prof. Hemant Kumar Sahu, Controller of Examinations Prof. L.D.  Giri, Comptroller of Finance Shri Sukadev Tarei attended the inauguration ceremony. Assistant Professor of Computer Science Dr. Jamenjay Nayak, Senior Assistant of Central Library Pradeep Kumar Dwivedi coordinated the event. The event was attended by the faculty members, students and researchers of the University.

Road Safety Awareness Rally @MSCBU

 

On the occasion of the National Road Safety Week a procession was conducted by the University National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers and students on 20th January, 2023. The students tried to create public awareness by holding banners and placards. Chairman PG Council Prof. Pramoda Kumar Satapathy inaugurated it while University NSS coordinator Assistant Professor Dr. Bishnupriya Hansda coordinated the whole event. Faculty members like Prof. M Himbindu, Prof. Sushmita Kar, Dr. Minati Mallik and Dr. Pratap Kumar Jena paticipated in the event and encouraged the students.

National Youth Day Celebration and Workshop on Photography

 

Celebration of National Youth Day and a Workshop on Photography was held in Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University on 12th January, 2023. In the morning, an awareness rally was organized around the city by the University National Service (NSS) volunteers and students of Yoga & Naturopathy Department. In the afternoon a session on National Youth Day along with a Workshop on Photography was jointly organized by University NSS division and the Photography Club and the speakers deliberated upon the nationalistic ideas of Swami Vivekananda. In this meeting held under the chairmanship of Prof. Pramoda Kumar Satapaty, Vice Chancellor Prof. Santosh Kumar Tripathy joined as Chief Guest and in his address, inspired the students to follow Swami Vivekananda's ideals by giving examples from his own life. University NSS Coordinator Assistant Professor Dr. Bishnupriya Hansda and Assistant Professor of Social Work Department Mr. Shubhendu Satapathy spoke about the abilities and various activities of the NSS. Teacher-in-Charge, Photography Club Associate Professor Dr. Puspanjali Parida gave an introduction and genesis of the Photography Club. Researcher from Department of Journalism of Nagarjuna University Mr. Tunga Yogesh Babu gave an interesting lecture on photography through online mode. Assistant Professor of Wildlife and Biodiversity Conservation Department Dr. Ashok Kumar Mallik explained about photography styles while Dr. Basant Kumar Mohanta, Associate Professor of Anthropology and Triabl Studies  gave his talk on cultural photography. Student of Physics department Mr. Swapeswar Bissoyi explained about video editing. The workshop was attended by all the faculty members and students of the university.

Student Induction Programme @MSCBU

Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University welcomed the new students enrolled in the academic year 2022-23 through an Induction Programme on the occasion of National Youth Day and Vivekananda Jayanti on 12th January, 2022. In a grand welcome ceremony organized in the University conference hall, Vice Chancellor Prof. Santosh Kumar Tripathy welcomed the students and hailed the University as a man-made factory in his speech. A student comes to the University to study and try to build himself/herself to face the challenges of the society. He said that education makes a difference, knowledge gained is applied in real life and achieve excellence in life. Chairman PG Council Prof. Pramoda Kumar Satapathy gave an account of the academic ambience of the university and informed the students about the university's infrastructure, library and various sports and cultural programmes held throughout the academic year. Registrar Mr. Sahadev Samadhia, discussed how the students should learn by idealizing morality. IQAC Director Prof. M. Himabindu discussed the University's preparations for the upcoming NAAC assessment. Prof. Susmita Kar, Warden of all the hostels discussed thoroughly about the facilities available to the students in the hostels. On behalf of the Central Library, Prof. Hemanta Kumar Sahu discussed about the Library's book collection and the environment of library. Controller of Examinations, Prof. Laxmidhar Giri gave a speech regarding the schedule and procedure of all the examinations conducted in an academic year. University R&D Cell Head Prof. Hrudaynath Thatoi pointed out the difference between a College and a University and represented the University as a field of research. The induction programme was attended by all the faculty members of the University.

Kazi Nazrul's Odia translation book released @MSCBU

 

A book titled "Kazi Nazrul nka ekabana ti kabita (Kazi Nazrul's 51 poems)" was released by Hon'ble Vice Chancellor Prof. Santosh Kumar Tripathy at a meeting held at 200 seated conference hall on 10th January, 2023. This book was translated in Odia by Dr. Padmashri Das, Retired Reader of Baripada College. The meeting was presided by the Chairman PG Council, Prof. Pramoda Kumar Satapathy and President of the University Literary Council. Professor Tripathy participated as the Chief Guest and said that literature is the expression of the experience. He opined that one cannot be a true translator if one does not have the ability to accurately convey the thoughts, language and essence of the original writer. In this regard, Prof. Tripatthy praised the book translated by Dr. Padmashri Das. Joining as the Chief Speaker, Mr. Narayan Prasad Behera, head of the Department of Odia in MPC Autonomous College reviewed the book in terms of the art and tradition of translation, and discussed both the romantic and rebellious aspects of Kazi Nazrul Islam's poetry and said that the translator has done her job well. Translator Dr. Padmashri Das in her address spoke on how Kazi Nazrul's social views inspired her to translate his poetry. President Prof. Satapathy spoke about the life struggle of Kazi Nazrul. The editor of the University Literary Council Dr. Bichitranath Sahoo introduced the guest and Ashish Kumar Besa, former editor of Mayurbhanj Sahitya Parishad offered vote of thanks. At the beginning of the meeting, Bande Utkal Janani was sung by the students of the Odia department of the university. The programme was coordinated by the Vice President of the University Literary Council Dr. Puspanjali Parida, co-editor Dr. Swarupananda Bissoyi. The programme was attended by all the teaching faculty of the university and the students of various language departments of the University and MPC Autonomous College, as well as intellectuals of Mayurbhanj.

New Year Celebration at Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University

 

Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University welcomed the new year with a ceremonial meeting held on 3rd January 2023 in the 200-seated conference hall. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Santosh Kumar Tripathy attended the event as the Chief Guest and received New Year's greetings from various staff members of the University. Registrar Mr. Sahadev Samadhia presided over the meeting and greeted everyone for the new year on behalf of the university. In his speech, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Tripathy considered the University as a family and sought everyone's cooperation for the upcoming NAAC assessment to be held this year and overall improvement of the University. The Chairman of the PG Council, Prof. Pramod Kumar Satapathy expressed hope in his speech that the new year will bring new enthusiasm to everyone. Controller of Examinations Professor Lakshmidhar Giri assessed that the upcoming NAAC visit to be held this year is a time of examination for all. The Comptroller of Fianance Mr. Sukdev Tarei called for progress in the new year by applying new knowledge and skills. Among others, Director, IQAC Prof. M. Himabindu, University Teachers' Association President Prof. Hrudaynath Thatoi, Asst. Professor of Social Work Mr. Shubhendu Satapthy, Secretary of University Non-Teaching Assoiciation Mr. Debendra Kumar Pati, Representative of Outsourcing Staff  Mr. Ranjan Kumar Behera delivered welcome addresses. Finally, Asst. Professor of Department of Odia Dr. Bichitranath Sahu proposed vote of thanks. All the faculty members and non-teaching staff members of the university participated in this gathering.