Sikkim University starts its courses

INTERNATIONAL POLITICS/ RELATIONS, SOCIOLOGY, MICROBIOLOGY and PCSM ADMISSION NOTICE 2008-2009 - SIKKIM UNIVERSITY

SIKKIM UNIVERSITY
(A Cenral University Established by an Act of Parliament of India)
6TH MILE, SAMDUR, P.O., TADONG, GANGTOK-737102, SIKKIM
Tel/Fax: 03592-251438/ 251020
Email: sikkimuniversity@gmail.com

ADMISSION NOTICE
No.SU/ADMISSION/2008-2009
Dated: August 11, 2008

Sikkim University, established by an Act of Parliament in 2006 (Act No.10 of 2007), started functioning w.e.f. July 2, 2007 at 6th Mile, Tadong, Gangtok. Being located in a very peaceful, accessible and naturally magnificent surrounding, this University is expected to contribute substantively to the nation building process by mobilizing the rich intellectual heritage of this region, by galvanizing the academic fervour and creative instincts of the youths and by developing agencies and institutions that will facilitate cross border interactions, Sikkim University is being designed in such a way so as to make it known for academic excellence and research, for its all inclusive institutional character and a strong instrument of regional development and cross-border integration. The University expects to attract students and faculty members form both within India and the immediate neighboring countries including Bangaladesh, Bhutan China, Myanmar, Nepal and Thailand.
During 2008-2009 academic sessions, the University proposes to offer two year postgraduate programmes (4 semesters) in the 4 discipline:

(1) INTERNATIONAL POLITICS/ RELATIONS (SCHOOL OF GLOBAL STUDIES)
(2) SOCIOLOGY (SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES)
(3) PEACE AND CONFLICT STUDIES AND MANAGEMENT (PCSM) (SCHOOL OF PEACE, CONFLICT & HUMAN SECURITY STUDIES)
(4) MICROBIOLOGY (SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES)
GENERAL INFORMATION:
1) Detailed information regarding admission procedure and eligibility etc. in given in the Prospectus-cum-Application Form 2008-2009.
2) Prospectus –cum-Application Forms can be obtained in person form the Sikkim University office form 9.30 am to 5.30 pm till 1st September 2008 against cash payment of Rs.200/-. Prospectus-cum-Application can also be obtained by mail paying Rs.25/- extra as postal charge. Prospectus –cum-Application will not be sold after the last date.
3) Filled-in Applications should reach the Coordinator (Academics) at the above addresses within 1st September 2008.
Note: University will not be responsible for any postal delay. Applications received after the last date will not be entertained. Candidates are, therefore, advised to apply well in time.
Officer of Special Duty – II

Snake like fish caught in Singtam River

The Indian mottled eel, locally known as Raj Bam, was recovered from the Singtam River at Golitar this early morning. The snake-like fish weighed around 7 kg and was four feet long. The local people said that they had never seen this species for so long. Such mysterious-looking marine fish are also sighted from time to time on the river banks, local people added.

Sikkim Mahinda Thero: A national hero of Sri Lanka

Sikkim Mahinda Thero BY SHITAL PRADHAN I first heard about S Mahinda Thero in 2005 while in Kolkata when I was asked by one of the stamp dealers whether I was interested in a 20 paisa stamp of S Mahinda Thero issued by the Sri Lankan Postal Department in the early 1970s. I collected philatelic items on Buddhism, but I never understood who he was talking about. He told me, as I was from Sikkim, I might be interested to know more about the person, and he went on to add it was Sikkim Mahinda Thero, a Buddhist monk who is regarded as a national hero, a famous poet in the Sinhalese language whose poetry promoted patriotism and the revival of Buddhism to this part of the Island. He promised to send me the stamp of S Mahinda Thero from Colombo through the mail, but I have never heard from him since then. However, regarding my limited concern, it was enough to know that such a person keeps the name Sikkim with honor and pride in Sri Lanka. I had the name...

JANHA BAGCHA TEESTA RANGIT

This was a national song of Sikkim sung in the Nepali language during the monarchy system. During the merger with India, the song got banned and later re-released. Two words on the 8th para, which earlier said 'Rajah rah Rani,' were replaced with "Janmah bhumi." This song was dedicated to the King and Queen of Sikkim. The song lyrics were penned by Sanu Lama, and the music was composed by Dushyant Lama. The song was first sung on the birth anniversary of Chogyal Palden Thondup Namgyal on April 4, 1970, at Gangtok by Aruna Lama, Dawa Lama, and Manikamal Chettri. JANHA BAGCHA TEESTA RANGIT, JAHAN KANCHENDZONGA SEER YEHI HO HAMRO DHANA KO DESH, TAPAWAN HO PYARO SIKKIM INTERLUDE PHULCHAN YEHA AANGANAI MAA, CHAAP , GURAS, SUNAKHARI SWARGASARI SUNDAR DESH KO HAMRO PYARO PYARO JANMAHBHUMI JANHA BAGCHA…… BATASHLE BOKCHAA YAHA, TATHAGAT KO AAMAR WAANI ...

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