The 27th Foundation Day of PANE was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Cotton University on April 7, 2025, marking a significant milestone for the organisation. The event featured a series of important highlights, including the Foundation Day Lecture, the launch of the PANE Journal of Physics (PJP), and the unveiling of the PANE Newsletter (Volume 6, Issue 1).

The day’s main event was the Foundation Day Lecture titled “Quantum Mechanics in Gravity”, presented by Prof. Soumitra Sengupta, Amal Kumar Raychaudhuri Chair Professor at the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), Kolkata. Following the lecture, an engaging interactive session was held, allowing the audience to delve deeper into the subject and interact with the distinguished speaker.

Prof. Ramesh Ch. Deka, Vice Chancellor of Cotton University, served as the Chief Guest of the event. Prof. B. N. Goswami, a Fellow of PANE and a Fellow of each of the three science academies of India, was also present. The event was anchored by Dr. Pranab Jyoti Bhuyan, and key dignitaries present included Prof. N. Nimai Singh, President of PANE, Prof. J. J. Das, Head of the Physics Department at Cotton University, and Dr. Samrat Dey, General Secretary of PANE, who all addressed the audience.

The event also included the recognition of the top performers in the North East India Physics Talent Search (NEIPTS) 2024. The prizes were presented by Prof. Kushal Kalita, Executive President of PANE. The winners of the competition were Dibya Priyam Saharia, Ayudh Baruah, Bhargav Ranjan Das, Adi Dohutia, Diana Chongtham, Priyadashini Nongmaithem, Sourav Das, Prayas Madhur Gogoi, Wahengbam Yaiphaba Singh, Shlok Singh, and Mashiman Shinglai.

Additionally, several eminent physicists were felicitated for their significant contributions to physics teaching and research. These included Prof. Pabitra Borgohain, Prof. Barindra Kumar Sarma, Prof. Amarendra Rajput, and Prof. P. K. Boruah.

The event also featured a presentation on PANE’s achievements over the past financial year, which highlighted notable financial growth, membership expansion, the successful completion of the 14th PANE Regular Conference, and the publication of conference proceedings and books. Additionally, key amendments to the PANE constitution were discussed.

Other notable attendees included Dr. Ranjan Kalita, Treasurer of PANE; Dr. Nabendu Deb, Editor-in-Chief of PANE’s Newsletter; Mr. Parag Bhattacharya, who introduced the eminent physicists to be felicitated; Dr. Devabrat Mahanta, who introduced the speaker; Dr. Debojit Sarma, who chaired the Foundation Day Lecture; and Dr. Debajyoti Dutta, Editor of the PANE Journal of Physics.

A large number of students and faculty from various institutions across the Northeast participated in the event, both online and offline, making it a memorable occasion for the regional physics community.