International seminar at Assam University Silchar

Correspondent SILCHAR, Dec 2 – A three-day-long international seminar was organised by the Department of Bengali, Assam University, Silchar recently at Bipin Chandra Paul seminar hall. The seminar was on Buddhadev Basu and his contributions to Indian literature and social philosophy.
The seminar was inaugurated by Prof Damayanti Basu by lighting the lamp. The chief guest of the seminar was Prof Shrisendhu Mukherjee whereas Hayat Mamud of Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh and Prof Swapna Devi from Assam University were guests of honour.
In the keynote address, Udhay Naryana Singh, director, Central Institute of Indian Language said that the contribution of Buddhadev Basu to modern Indian literature is indeed remarkable. Basu’s literature basically emphasises how one person can easily travel from one era to another to find a path. He further said that regarding this he also along with Dr Nagarjuna inaugurated a study centre in Hyderabad.

The welcome address was given by Bela Das, HoD, Department of Bengali. The programme was presided over by VC i/c Prof Gautam Biswas. Dr Biswatosh Choudhury, Reader, Bengali dept, Assam University gave vote of thanks. The inaugural song was presented by Sucharita Choudhury, lecturer of Bengali, Cachar College.

Dusty town: The main roads of Silchar town are in a shabby condition. These roads are under repair for a long time. The half repaired road is creating dust which is affecting the people mostly the school children. It has been noticed that in every house one person is suffering from the dust allergy.

The problem has occurred due to the sudden discontinuation of Master Drainage Project. This drainage project is in a half done condition. The main road from Capital Travel to Holy Cross School is being repaired at a very slow progress. Sometimes the roads become so critical that during day time a dusty haze prevails.

The people said that dust is not allowing them to go out from the house. It is also affecting their day to day work. On the other hand, ill-effect of dust is cough which spreads in the houses very quickly. A long queue has been noticed in the chamber of the doctor with such complaints specially of the children.

Sources said that Silchar Municipality Board (SMB) is responsible for watering the road. But SMB is not showing any responsibility regarding this. On the other hand, Sudip Dutta, vice chairman, SMB said the roads are under the PWD. The repairing work is done under this department. The contractors are being paid for watering on the road. However, the public is unaware of this fact. Although for public interest, the SMB provided watering for some days which cost three lakh rupees. But payment is still due. Dutta has regretted the problem faced by the public.source: assam tribune