College, school observe World Ozone Day
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, September 16 2023:
Moirang College Science Club observed World Ozone Day 2023 at its multipurpose hall on Saturday under the theme "Fixing the Ozone Layer and Reducing Climate Change today".
The observance was attended by College principal Dr Rahei-juddin Sheikh as chief guest, nodal officer administration N Joy Singh as guest of honour and Science Club convenor Th Surchandra as functional president.
Department of Zoology assistant professor N Soni Meitei and Environmental Science assistant professor Dr N Ranita were the resource persons.
As part of the observance, ex-tempore and Quiz competitions for students were conducted wherein Chemistry honours student Bidyapati Pukhrambam stood first position in the ex-tempore competition, Political Science honours student Ahanthem Jateshwori Devi won second position and Ningthoujam Bikash, Geography Honours student, secured third position.
In the Quiz competition, Thangjing Team comprising BSc first semester students bagged the top prize and Khoirentak team comprising BSc second year students secured the runner title.
The World Ozone Day was also observed at Heingang High School on Saturday with Manipur University Department of Forestry & Environmental Science guest faculty Dr Chingakham Raghumani as chief guest, Heingang High School headmaster Nongthombam Sudhirchandra as president and School's senior most teacher Moirangthem Dhaneshwori as guest of honour.
During the observance, the students were explained on how to save and protect the ozone layer.