On the eve of Saraswati Puja, 22 January 2026, a delegation from the Physics Academy of the North East (PANE) presented an idol of Devi Saraswati to the Hon’ble Education Minister of Assam, Shri Ranoj Pegu. During the meeting, the PANE team briefed the Hon’ble Minister on the Academy’s academic and outreach initiatives aimed at promoting physics research and education, and fostering scientific temper across the North Eastern region. Copies of the PANE Journal of Physics and the PANE Newsletter were presented, along with selected newspaper reports highlighting the Society’s activities. Shri Ranoj Pegu appreciated the contributions and initiatives of PANE.

The delegation included Dr. Samrat Dey (General Secretary, PANE), Prof. Kushal Kalita (Executive President, PANE), Dr. Ranjan Kalita (Treasurer, PANE), Dr. Debasish Bora (Assam State Representative, PANE), and Dr. Debajyoti Barooah (Former Executive Body Member, PANE).