GNIPST BULLETIN 2018

02-03-2018

2nd March , 2018 Volume No.: 75 Issue No.: 03

Vision
To reach the pinnacle of glory as a centre of excellence in the field of pharmaceutical and biological
sciences by knowledge based learning and practice
Mission
To impart high quality pharmaceutical science, technology and management education to the budding
professionals and provide the ambience needed for developing requisite skills to make a mark of
excellence in Education, Research, Business , Industry and achieve highest personal standards.

Contents
 Message from PRINCIPAL
 Editorial board
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Historical article
News Update
14 20142014
 Knowledge based Article
 Disease Related Breaking
News
 Upcoming Events
 Drugs Update
 Campus News
 Student’s Section
 Editor’s Note
 Archive
GNIPST Photo Gallery
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GURU NANAK INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL

"It can happen. It does happen.

But it can't happen if you quit." Lauren Dane.

‘We are what we repeatedly do.

Excellence then is not an act, but a habit.’ Aristotle

It gives me immense pleasure to pen a few words for our e-bulletin. At the onset I would like to thank the
last year’s editors and congratulate the newly selected editors for the current year.

Our first consideration is always in the best interest of the students. Our goal is to promote academic
excellence and continuous improvement.

I believe that excellence in education is aided by creating a learning environment in which all learners are
supported in maximizing their potential and talents. Education needs to focus on personalized learning
and instruction, while promoting an education system that is impartial, universally accessible, and meeting
the needs of all students.

It is of paramount importance that our learners have sufficient motivation and encouragement in order to
achieve their aims. We are all very proud of you, our students, and your accomplishments and look
forward to watching as you put your mark on the profession in the years ahead.

The call of the time is to progress, not merely to move ahead. Our progressive Management is looking
forward and wants our Institute to flourish as a Post Graduate Institute of Excellence. Steps are taken in
this direction and fruits of these efforts will be received by our students in the near future. Our Teachers
are committed and dedicated for the development of the institution by imparting their knowledge and play
the role of facilitator as well as role model to our students.

The Pharmacy profession is thriving with a multitude of possibilities, opportunities and positive
challenges. At Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, our focus is on holistic
needs of our students.

I am confident that the students of GNIPST will recognize all the possibilities, take full advantage of the
opportunities and meet the challenges with purpose and determination.

Excellence in Education is not a final destination, it is a continuous walk. I welcome you to join us on
this path.

My best wishes to all.

Dr. A. Sengupta

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EDITORIAL BOARD
CHIEF EDITOR DR. ABHIJIT SENGUPTA
EDITOR MR.DIPANJAN MANDAL
ASSOCIATE EDITOR MS.MOUMITA CHOWDHURY

HISTORICAL ARTICLE

Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

More commonly known as the greatest artist in the history of mankind,
Leonardo da Vinci was also a magnificent philosopher and scientist. The most
influential figure in the Italian Renaissance, Leonardo is widely considered to
be an inventive multi-genius. Countless sketches describe that Leonardo had
found out the basis for many inventions that were understood hundreds of
years after his death.

Early Life and Education:

Born on 15 April in 1452 in Vinci, Italy, Leonardo was the illegitimate child of
Ser Piero da Vinci, a notary, and Caterina, a country girl. He stayed with his
father’s family and they moved to Florence when he was just 12. At the
tender age of 14, Leonardo started out his artist’s apprenticeship at the
studio of Andrea del Verrocchio (1435-1488), an Italian sculptor, goldsmith
and painter. The young Leonardo earned a place into the painter’s guild in
1472 when he was just 20 years old. At 26, he became an expert painter and
owned a separate studio.

Contributions and Achievements:

The art of painting made Leonardo knowledgeable about anatomy and
perspective. In addition to painting, Verrocchio’s studio also offered
technical and mechanical arts and sculpture. Leonardo developed an interest
in architecture so he went on to study engineering. His versatile and
originative nature was born of a desire to promote creativity.

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After a decade of highly original work as an artist, Leonardo wrote to

several wealthy men in 1482 to help finance his projects. The Duke of Milan,
Lodovico Sforza (1452-1508), accepted his offer as Leonardo told him that
he could design useful war weapons like guns and mines, and also structures
like collapsible bridges. He lived in Milan with the Duke from 1482 to 1409,
reportedly creating very innovational war machines. He also did painting and
sculpture, as well as urban planning for large-scale water projects. His advice
was sought for various projects related to architecture, military affairs and
fortifications. There, he also wrote about making a telescope to view the
moon.

Most of Leonardo’s sketches and paintings depict a scientific phenomenon

with an artistic and creative approach. On the other hand, his anatomical
findings, including information about the structure of muscles and blood
vessels, were surprisingly precise. His legendary masterpiece, Mona Lisa
(1503-1506), is said to have an unusual smile which depicts how the muscles
of the face function to make a smile. Leonardo also planned to create a
mechanical flying machine. Leonardo discovered that flying, contrary to the
popular notion, by attaching a pair of wings to a person’s arms and then
flapping them like a bird, is simply not possible. He concluded that by using
levers, the wings of a flying structure could be controlled.

Leonardo also created a sketch of an early helicopter that even featured a

preventive parachute. He, however, believed that his flying machines were
not executable, partly because of his lack of knowledge about bird flight. As
a result, he started studying animal anatomy, particularly of birds and bats.

When France attacked Italy in 1944, Leonardo came back to Florence after
the subsequent downfall of the Duke of Milan. After his return, he became
fully engaged in mathematical studies. Leonardo also accepted an invitation
by the Duke of Valencia, Cesare Borgia (1475-1507), to work as a senior
military architect and general engineer. During his tenure, he analyzed
geology and proposed to divert the Arno River and develop a canal that would
allow Florence access to the sea.

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Later Life and Death:

Leonardo was approached by King Francis I of France (1494-1547) who
gifted him a beautiful and peaceful castle near Amboise in the Loire Valley.
This is the place where he completed some of his unfinished paintings. Some
of his undeveloped ideas also include designs for a canal to link up two rivers
that would have made a water route from the Atlantic Ocean to the
Mediterranean Sea. Leonardo foresaw that the world could be swallowed up
by massive floods in the years to come. His brilliant series of drawings
display water in violent motion.

Leonardo da Vinci died at Amboise, Central France, on May 2, 1519. He was

67 years old.

NEWS UPDATE
 Researchers find transferable antibiotic resistance gene in
pathogen of developing nations:(2nd March , 2018)

A team of investigators has found that the mcr-1 drug resistance gene, which
encodes resistance to a drug that is used as a last resort, has been found for the
first time in Shigella flexneri. Shigella are one of the leading causes of diarrhea
worldwide.

 Improving pediatric asthma care is possible:(2nd March , 2018)

A new study shows improved personalized inpatient assessments can enhance the
accuracy of the prescribed asthma therapy a child receives. A physician's asking
of the six key asthma control questions can help.

 Backyard chickens need more regulation:(2nd March , 2018)

Historically, keeping backyard chickens was a response to economic hardship --

whether it was in the Depression or during wartime food rationing. But a growing
number of chickens today are roaming or are caged on small family farms and in
backyards, as suburban and urban poultry gains more popularity among
consumers.
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 Early psychosis programs significantly reduce patient mortality,

study finds:(2nd March , 2018)

Researchers have found that specialized programs for early psychosis can
substantially reduce patient mortality.

 Children with marginally low birth weight needs treatment:(2nd

March , 2018)

Children with a birth weight under 2.5 kilos stand at risk of becoming
underweight and can experience cognitive difficulties as well as diabetes and
cardiovascular disease later in life. However, early iron supplementation seems to
provide some protection.

 Sedative may prevent delirium in the ICU:(2nd March , 2018)

A low dose of the sedative dexmedetomidine given at night may prevent delirium
in critically ill patients, according to new research.

 Nervous system puts the brakes on inflammation:(2nd March ,

2018)

Cells in the nervous system can 'put the brakes' on the immune response to infections
in the gut and lungs to prevent excessive inflammation, according to new research.
This insight may one day lead to new ways to treat diseases caused by unchecked
inflammation, such as asthma and inflammatory bowel disease.

 Rethinking childbirth education could save AU $97 million

p.a.:(2nd March , 2018)

Research shows antenatal education not only reduces the rates of medical
interventions during childbirth, but can save the healthcare system up to AU$97
million per year.

 Here's how viruses inactivate the immune system, causing

cancer:(2nd March , 2018)

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It's no new news that viruses cause cancer. For example, human papillomavirus (HPV)
causes almost all of the more than 500,000 annual worldwide cases of cervical cancer.
This makes sense: By driving the proliferation of infected cells, viruses speed
manufacture of more viruses, but excessive cellular proliferation is also a hallmark of
cancer. Now a new review explores another strategy that viruses use to ensure their own
survival, also with the unfortunate byproduct of promoting cancer, namely the viral
ability to manipulate the human immune system. This new understanding may help to
increase the effectiveness of immune-based therapies against cancer.

For detail mail to editor

KNOWLEDGE BASED ARTICLE

RECENT VIOLENTS PROBLEMS OF DEPRESSION AND

ANXIETY AMONG STUDENTS
Depression and anxiety are prevalent problems in colleges across the country. in the past
15 years, depression has doubled and suicide tripled. According to a survey from the
Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA), universities and colleges also have
seen an increase in students seeking services for anxiety disorders. The average age of
onset for many mental health conditions is the typical college age range of 18 to 24 years
old, said Courtney Knowles, executive director of The JED Foundation, a charitable
organization that aims to reduce suicide and improve mental health for college students.
In fact, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, 75 percent of all individuals
with an anxiety disorder will experience symptoms before age 22, as cited in the ADAA
Report. Other students, who might not have clinical anxiety or depression, still suffer.
According to the 2006 American College Health Association Survey, 45 percent of
women and 36 percent of men felt so depressed that it was difficult to function.

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Cause of depression:

During college students deal with a unique amount of stressors . Specifically, college calls
for a significant transition, where students experience many firsts, including new lifestyle,
friends, roommates, exposure to new cultures and alternate ways of thinking, a licensed
clinical social worker and mental health expert for Campus Calm. When students can’t
manage these firsts, they’re more likely to struggle. “If students do not feel adequate or
prepared to cope with the new environment of a college campus, they could easily
become susceptible to depression and anxiety,” Feelings of inadequacy can stem from
academic stressors. In college, competition is much more significant. So, there is the
palpable pressure to do well, whether the demands come from parents or the student
Adjusting to college also influences identity . When students head off to college, the
familiar people are no longer there to reinforce the identity these students have created for
themselves.” This can make students “disoriented and feel a loss of their sense of self,”
contributing to symptoms of depression and anxiety. A shaky identity and lack of
confidence can lead college students to make poor choices about drinking and drugs. In
fact, according to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) report,
Wasting the Best and the Brightest: Substance Abuse at America’s Colleges and
Universities, 45 percent of college students binge drink and nearly 21 percent abuse
prescription or illegal drugs.

Possible treatment:

For students struggling with anxiety and depression, the best place to start is the on-
campus counseling center. Unfortunately, some centers do have waiting lists. While
waiting for services — or if your school doesn’t have a counseling center — get a referral
for a therapist in the community or speak with an approachable professor, career
counselor or resident assistant. Also, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline
(800) 273-TALK, which isn’t just a crisis line; students can get advice and have someone
to talk to. To avoid Identity Disorientation, before leaving home, ask yourself “who you
are on the inside, not just the label you’ve taken back at home, such as captain of the
cheerleading squad or the straight A student.” Consider the following:

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 What makes me happy, sad, frustrated, etc.?

 What are my values and beliefs?

 What accomplishments and traits am I proud of?

 Can I stick up for myself and ensure my emotional and physical safety in a way
that is socially acceptable and appropriate?

Identify connections

Being honest with yourself and observing changes in mood and feeling as they occur may
help you to identify some of the sources of the feelings of depression.

Talk about problems

Discussing problems and feelings with those involved, or an understanding friend or a

health professional (counsellor, psychologist, social worker, psychiatrist or doctor) can
sometimes bring about a resolution before a critical stage of depression is reached.

Exercise regularly

Exercising burns up tension, helps you relax, may improve sleep patterns and leads to the
release of endorphins that lift your mood.

Identify times when you feel less depressed

Working out what it is that you do when you feel less depressed, can help you identify
ways of lifting your depression.

Consider anti-depressant medication

Taking a prescribed anti-depressant medication is appropriate in some cases. It helps by

lessening feelings of depression and enables you to feel more able to tackle your
problems. There are different types of anti-depressants. They should be taken under
medical supervision. Consult the Health Service or your doctor.

Seek professional help when:

 pain and problems outweigh pleasure;

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 when the severity and persistence of symptoms impair day to day functioning;

 when the pain seems too much and you cannot see a way out.

SOUNAK SENGUPTA
B.PHARM 3RD YEAR

DISEASE RELATED BREAKING NEWS

 Lassa Fever – Nigeria:( 1st March , 2018)

From 1 January through 25 February 2018, 1081 suspected cases and 90 deaths have
been reported from 18 states (Anambra, Bauchi, Benue, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Ekite,
Federal Capital Territory, Gombe, Imo, Kogi, Lagos, Nasarawa, Ondo, Osun, Plateau,
Rivers, and Taraba). During this period, 317 cases have been classified as confirmed
and eight as probable, including 72 deaths (case fatality rate for confirmed and
probable cases = 22%). A total of 2845 contacts have been identified in 18 states.
Fourteen health care workers have been affected in six states (Benue, Ebonyi, Edo,
Kogi, Nasarawa, and Ondo), with four deaths (case fatality rate= 29%). As of 18
February, four out of the 14 health care workers were confirmed positive for Lassa
fever.

Read more

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Skill Development Programme On Pharmacovigilance By
Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission Fro West Bengal
Candidates To Be Held At Gazhiabad On 3rd -12th
September.

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DRUGS UPDATES

 FDA Approves ZTlido:(28th February, 2018)

Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:SRNE) (“Sorrento”), and its majority-

owned subsidiary, Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Scilex”), received approval from
the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for ZTlido (lidocaine topical
system) 1.8%. ZTlido is indicated for the relief of pain associated with post-
herpetic neuralgia (PHN), also referred to as post-shingles pain. ZTlido is a major
advancement in analgesics because of its proprietary adhesion technology
demonstrating 12-hour wear with efficient lidocaine delivery, even during
exercise.

Read more

CAMPUS NEWS:

International seminar, 2018:

International seminar on ‘Current Trends in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology’ was held
on 27-28th February,2018 organized by Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical
Science and Technology’ at GNIPST auditorium.

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IRIS, 2018:
College fest IRIS-2018 (THE BEST FEST) was organized by
GNIPST on 27-28th February,2018 at college campus.
Result of competition will be declared on next issue.

CAMPUS PLACEMENT,2018 :
SPARSH conducted Campus recruitment drive on 27th of
February, 2018 at Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical
Science & Technology, Sodepur, Kolkata.

MAKAUT BADMINTON Tournament 2018:

Congratulation to GNIPST GIRLS BADMINTON team for
standing CHAMPION and BOYS team for RUNNERS UP of
MAKAUT Intercollege BADMINTON Tournament ,2018,
Zone-3 was held on 21-22ND FEBRUARY at TECHNO INDIA
ENGINEERING COLLEGE play ground.

GPAT 2018:
The following B.Pharm. final year students have qualified,
GPAT-2018. We congratulate them all.

INDRAJIT THAKUR
AVINANDA DEY
DEEP ROHAN CHATTERJEE
ANINDYA SUNDAR DAS
KAUSTAV PAL
ARNAB SARKAR
SWAGATA BAKSHI
RASHMITA BISWAS

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CAMPUS PLACEMENT,2018 :
MOLBIO DIAGNOSTICS PVT. LTD. conducted Campus
recruitment drive on 14th of February, 2018 at Guru Nanak
Institute of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology, Sodepur,
Kolkata.
Sardar Jodh Singh Trophy 2018:

On 12th February 2018 GNIPST FACULTIES participated in

Sardar Jodh Singn Trophy 2018 and played the cricket match
against ABACUS and GREATER KOLKATA ENGINEERING
COLLEGE.

Reminiscence 2018:
On 11th February, 2018 GNIPST celebrated Reunion
programme .

CONDOLENCE MEETING FOR 'BABUJI' AT GNIPST

The GNIPST family members today gathered at its auditorium to pay homage to our
beloved Chairman Sardar Jodh Singh, whose sudden demise has left all the members
of his family and each member of JIS Group grief-stricken.
Dr. Abhijit Sengupta, Director, GNIPST expressed his respectful tribute to Babuji
through few of his words at the onset of the condolence meeting.
Principal GNIHM, Prof. Xavier Gomes was present at the condolence meeting as
Chief Guest.
He shared his experiences with Sardar Jodh Singh and conveyed his deepest
condolence for the departed soul.

Few students of GNIPST also shared their feelings and experience about Babuji on
this sorrowful occasion.
Dr. Sengupta and Prof. Gomes paid tribute to Sardar Jodh Singh by lighting a lamp
and putting garland to his photograph.
The condolence meeting ended by observing a two minute silence to honor Sardar
Jodh Singh.
May the departed soul of Babuji rest in peace.

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PERFORMANCE AT INTERNATIONAL BOOK

FAIR,KOLKATA:
GNIPST students performed at International Kolkata Book Fair
on 9th February, 2018.

SARASWATI PUJA CELEBRATION:

GNIPST organized SARASWATI PUJA on 22ND January,2018 at
GNIPST campus

CAMPUS PLACEMENT,2018 :
US TECH SOLUTION has conducted Campus recruitment
drive on 5th of January, 2018 at Guru Nanak Institute of
Pharmaceutical Science & Technology, Sodepur, Kolkata.
Congratulations to 11 no of students who got job in USTECH
SOLUTION
SL STUDENT NAME
NO
1 SUMIT SAHA
2 POULOMI DAS
3 TANDRIMA CHATERJEE
4 SWAGATA PAL
5 JAGGUMANTRI SHRAVANTI
6 BUSHRA SHABNAM
7 REEMI GUPTA
8 SAKSHAR SAHA
9 TILOTTOMA MUKHERJEE
10 SUSHMI SEN
11 SAIKAT GHOSH

CAMPUS PLACEMENT,2018 :

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EXCEL LIFE SCIENCES conducted Campus recruitment drive

on 17th of January, 2018 at Guru Nanak Institute of
Pharmaceutical Science & Technology, Sodepur, Kolkata.

WINNER BONANZA WINNERS:

Congratulations to the students who won the competition in
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HOMEOPATHY.

GNIPST FOOTBALL TEAM

SNEHA SARKAR (COOKING)
Annual Sports Meet 2018:
On 4th and 5th January 2018 GNIPST organized Annual Sports
Meet .
Congratulations to the following winner:

Flat Race 100 m for Boys:

1st: Abu Sufian
2nd: Debojyoti Ganguly
3rd: Pijush Kanti Pal

Flat Race 100 m for Girls:

1st: Moutan Roy
2nd: Ayesha Khatun
3rd: Swagata Roy

Flat Race 200 m for Boys:

1st: Maruf Billa Akunji
2nd: Abu sufian
3rd: Arnab Ghosh

Flat Race 200 m for Girls:

1st: Shruti Hazra

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2nd: Isha Chakrabarty

3rd: Ayyesha Khatun

3 Legged Race:
1st: Ayesha Khatun
Najia Hasan
2nd: Swagata Roy
Jayita Dey
3rd: Kavita Bharti
Jyoti Yadav

Long Jump for Boys:

1st: Maruf Billa Akunji
2nd: Abu Sufian
3rd: Suman Ghosh

Long Jump for Girls:

1st: Najia Hasan
2nd: Ayesha Khatun
3rd: Nandini Chaturvedi

Shot put for Boys:

1st: Nasim Shain
2nd: Subham Das
3rd: Soujonno Chakrabarty

Shot put for Girls:

1st: Suchismita Mukherjee
2nd: Jayita Roy
3rd: Anamika Jha

Discuss throw for Boys:

1st: Asif Iqbal
2nd: Arnab Sarkar
3rd: Sumit Mazumdar

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Discuss throw for Girls:

1st: Madhurima Maity
2nd: Mouli Sarkar
3rd: Amrita Basak

Sack Race 50 m for Boys:

1st: Maruf Billa Akunji
2nd: Kartick Koley
3rd: Shiladitya Pramanick

Relay Race (4x200 m) for Boys:

Winner: Maruf Billa Akunji
Abu Sufian
Arnab Ghosh
Pijush Kanti Pal

Relay Race (4x100 m) for Girls:

Winner: Amrita Basak
Kavita Bharti
Jyoti Yadav
Chandrima Saha

Balance Race 100 m for Girls:

1st: Ayesha Khatun
2nd: Moutan Roy
3rd: Aiswarya Roy

Tug of War (Boys):

Winner: Arnab Mondal
Arnab Chakrabarty
Asif Iqbal
Ankit Chowdhury
Arnab Sarkar

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Tug of War (Girls):

Winner: Neha Sarkar
Aiswarya Roy
Shruti Hazra
Suchismita Mukherjee
Asrofi Khanoin

Basket The Ball for Boys:

1st: Subhajit Dhal
2nd: Debjyoti gnaguly
3rd: Monojit Dutta

Basket The Ball for Girls:

1st: Suchismita Mukherjee
2nd: Nazia Hasan
3rd: Nandini Chaturvedi

Balance Race for Female Staff:

1st: Dr.Lopamudra Dutta
2nd: Priyanka Ray
3rd: Tmalika Chakrabarty

Hari Bhanga for Female Staff:

1st: Moumita Chowdhury
2nd: Shreya Bhanjachowdhury
3rd: Tamalika Chakrabarty

Tug of War (Faculty & Staff):

Winner: Dr. Sumana Chatterjee
Dr. Sriparna Kundu Sen
Amit Kumar Das
Koushik Sen
Dipanjan Mandal
Tamalika Chakrabarty

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Priyanka Ray
Shreya Bhanjchoudhury
Ziaur Rahaman
Sourav Sarkar
Ranesh Das
Biplab Mukherjee

Intra college cricket tournament 2018:

On 6th & 8th January 2018 GNIPST organized Intra college
cricket tournament.
Congratulations to the winner:
B.Pharm 3rd year
Man of the match:
Soham Ray
Highest run scorer:
Pritam Rakshit

National Elocution Competition 2017:

Congratulation to Sakshar saha, for secuing 5th position in the
final round of national elocution competition 2017 in IPC 2017
in Chandigarh.

INTERACTIVE SESSION WITH DELEGATES FROM

CHINA 2017:
An interactive session was held on 11th December at GNIPST
auditorium with delegates from CHINA PHARMACEUTICAL
UNIVERSITY.

NATIONAL YOUTH DAY CELEBRATION:

GNIPST celebrated national youth day on 12th January , 2018.

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NATIONAL SEMINAR, 2017:

National Seminar was organised by Clinical Research Centre,
Jadavpur University, IPGA Bengal branch in collaboration
with Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and
Technology at Triguna Sen Auditorium, Jadavpur University on
22nd November, 2017.
Dr. Abhijit Sengupta, Director cum Principal of GNIPST
presided over the National Seminar.
Ms.Priyanka Ray of GNIPST conducted the inaugural session.

Dr. Sumana Chatterjee, Dr. Lopamudra Datta, Dr. Prerona Saha

and Dr. Sriparna KunduSen of GNIPST acted as chairpersons of
the four scientific sessions.

Mr Debabrata GhoshDastidar of GNIPST evaluated the poster

session with other dignitaries.
Congratulation to Mr Nilayan Guha of M.Pharm who was
awarded the 2nd Runner-up prize and Mr. Sourav Saha awarded
the 1st Runner-up Prize for the poster session.

CAMPUS PLACEMENT,2017 :
CIPLA has conducted Campus recruitment drive on 23rd of
November, 2017 at Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical
Science & Technology, Sodepur, Kolkata.
It’s a moment of happiness and pride that CIPLA has selected total
four number of final year B. Pharm students as Therapy
Manager for CIPLA Main Division.
Congratulation to Mr.AnkurSen, Mr. Aditya Deb
Ghosh,Mr.Amit Kumar and Mohona Bhattercharjee.

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INTERACTIVE SESSION WITH GNIPST

ALUMNIMEMBERS,2017:
An interactive session was held on 24th November at GNIPST
auditorium with GNIPST alumni members and present final year
students on career counseling.

WORLD DIABETES DAY CELEBRATION:

GNIPST celebrated WORLD DIABETES DAY on 14th November
at GNIPST auditorium
MAKAUT Football Tournament 2017:
Congratulation to GNIPST football team for becoming
CHAMPION of MAKAUT Intercollege Football Tournament
,2017, Zone-3 was held on 4-6th November at JISCE play
ground.
University medal winner, 2017:
Heartiest congratulations to all the UNIVERSITY MEDAL
WINNERS,2017 of GNIPST .
MSc Biotechnology Department.

1. Susmita Dutta (Reg No: 153131810014) University Gold Medal winner (9.66)
2. Md Riaz Hossain (Reg No:153131810003) University Gold Medal Winner (9.66)
3. Abhishek Sadhu (Reg no:153131810001) University Bronze Medal winner (9.57)

MSc Genetics Department.

1.Payel chakraborty (Reg No: 153131810016) University Gold Medal winner (9.54)
2. Soyeta debnath (Reg no:153131810018) University Bronze Medal winner (9.49)

B.Sc Biotechnology Department.

1. Shikha Jain (Reg No: 143132410030) University Gold Medal winner 8.87)

B.Sc Microbiology Department.

1.Tomali Bhattacharjee (Reg No: 143132410072) University Gold Medal winner (8.67)

M. Pharm .

1. Ms. Moumita Basak (reg no. 151862310007) Gold Medal Winner (9.52)
2. Ms. Annesha Dutt (reg no. 1518623100016) Silver Medal Winner (9.45)

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Seminar on clinical research 2017:

A seminar on ‘Clinical Research Industry-
Opportunities,Demand And Challenges ‘ was held on 1 st
November ,organized by GNIPST in collaboration with Syncorp
Clincare Technologies PVT. LTD at GNIPST auditorium.

Intra college football tournament 2017:

On 14th and 16th October 2017 GNIPST organized Intra college
football tournament.
Congratulations to the winner:
B.Pharm 3rd year
Man of the match:
Mainak paul (B.Pharm 1st year)

Post-Puja Celebration 2017:

On 18th October GNIPST celebrated the Post-Puja programme
ALINGON 2k17 at GNIPST auditorium.

Pre diwali Celebration at oldage and orphanage home

2017:
GNIPST celebrated Pre-Diwali at Bholananda Bridhdhashram (
Barrackpore), Happy Home (Dumdum) and Pratyush ( Barasat) on 18th
October ,2017.
National seminar 2017:
National seminar on Conservation Of Biodiversity And
Sustainable Use Of Biological Resources sponsored by Bengal
Biodiversity Board,Govt of West Bengal, organized by GNIPST
was held on 1st September, 2017 at GNIPST auditorium.

POSTER PRESENTATION COMPETITION:

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Congratulation to Rashmita Biswas for holding 1st position,

Nilanjan Ray for 2nd position and Moumita Mitra for 3rd
position in scientific poster competition in National seminar on
Conservation Of Biodiversity And Sustainable Use Of Biological
Resources sponsored by Bengal Biodiversity Board,Govt of
West Bengal, organized by GNIPST was held on 1 st September,
2017.

VISWAKARMA PUJA CELEBRATION:

GNIPST organized VISWAKARMA PUJA on 17th September at
GNIPST campus

Teacher’s Day Celebration:

On 4th September GNIPST celebrated teacher’s day at GNIPST
auditorium.

Freshers welcome programme:

On 5th September GNIPST organized the Freshers welcome
programme CRESCITA 2k17 at GNIPST auditorium.

WORKSHOP ORGANIZED BY JIS GROUP:

Pre workshop assessment techniques by Dr Nicholas Philips
and Ms Mara Simmons was held on 7th September at GNIPST
conference room.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE HELD AT SCIENCE

CITY:
Congratulation to Ms. Tamalika Chakrabarty who have got 1 st
prize in poster presentation in International Conference on Drug
Discovery and Development held at Science City ,Kolkata,2017.

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ASTERICA WINNERS:
Congratulations to the students who won the fashion show
competition in College of Medicine & Sagore Dutta Hospital.
Abhishek Singh
Tanushree Chatterjee
Srija Sur
Supratim Das
Arnab Ghosh
Sneha Bag
Somnath Diyan
Susmita Kar
Navdeep Ghai
Poulami Das

INDUCTION PROGRAMME AT GNIPST:

An Induction Programme for the newly admitted students was
organized at GNIPST on 25th August, 2017.

GLAXO SMITHKLINE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD:

Congratulations to SNEHAM SEN, RITAM CHOWDHURY
and SOUMYADEEP BHATTACHARYA-selected for the
position of Medical Business Associate at GLAXO
SMITHKLINE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.

REVIENS:
GNIPST bidded goodbye to the final year students by the
farewell programme REVIENS. Best of luck to the final year
students for their future life.

COGNIZANT:

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Congratulations to 27 number of students who got job in

Cognizant.

Sl Name of student Sl Name of student

No. No.
1 AINDRILA BHOWMICK 15 SHASHWATA GHOSH
2 SHARMISTHA DAS 16 SAMHITA KUMAR
3 MOZAMMEL HAQUE 17 DIPTARCO SINGHA
4 BANTI SINGH 18 ABHISHEK GUPTA
5 ABHIRUP SAHA 19 SUBHAJIT MANNA
6 ARUNAVA 20 SAYANI BANERJEE
CHAKRABORTY
7 PAYEL BHATTACHARJEE 21 SAURAV
CHAKRABORTY
8 SAYANI BANERJEE 22 DEBARATI
BHATTACHARYA
9 APARUPA SINHA 23 RITAM CHOUDHURY
10 AISHWARYA DATTA 24 SOUMIK DEY
11 ARIJIT PRAMANIK 25 SOUMAVA
BHATTACHARYA
12 RANIT PAUL 26 SNEHAM SEN
13 PRITI KUNDU 27 MANDIRA GHORAI
14 SOUMYADEEP
BHATTACHARYA

NESTLE INDIA LTD:

Congratulations to SHANTANEEL INDU, SAYANTAN
DATTA and SUBHADIP CHAKRABORTY-selected for the
position of Nutrition Officer Trainee at NESTLE INDIA LTD.
Placement Record 2017:
SL COMPANY NAME NUMBER OF NUMBER JOB
NO STUDENT OF PROFILE
APPEARED/APPLIED STUDENT
SELECTED

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1 NESTLE INDIA LTD 46 03 Nutrition

Officer
Trainee
2 SUNKNOWLEDGE PVT. 10 10 Officer
LTD.

3 COGNIZANT 42 27 Officer

4 GLAXO 40 03 Medical
SMITHKLINE Business
PHARMACEUTICALS Associate
LTD:

IRIS 2017 competition results:

Painting:
1st: Sanchita Adhikary
2nd: Abhiraj Pathak
3rd: Swagata Paul
Photography:
1st: Arnab Sarkar
2nd: Amit Kumar
3rd: Aditya DebGhosh
Antakshari:
1st: Biswadip Chakraborty
Divyashree Biswas
2nd: Debargha Dutta
Neha Das
3rd: Sourav Guha
Tamal Khan
Dumb Charade:
Champion:
Himadri Poddar
Gourab Samajdar
Ritushree Bag
Short film:

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Dwidha by Ankur Sen, Aditya DebGhosh, Arnab Chakraborty,

Sreyoshi Dey, Ankita Aditya, Ranit Kundu, Nirupan Gupta.
Games:
COC:
Champion Team (God Father):
Abhirup Dey, arijit Pramanik, Kuntal Nadi, Arghya Roy, Aaman
Roy, Arunava Chakraborty, Nayan Karmakar, abhiraj Pathak,
Tamal Khan, Arijit Mitra Thakur.
Need for speed: (NFS)
1st: Soham Roy
2nd: Anurag Baidya
3rd: Shantoneel Indu
Fifa-XI:
1st: Sayantan Datta
2nd: sounak Paul
Solo singing:
1st: Ritobroto Paul
2nd: Arpita Sarkar
Solo Dance:
1st: Monodeepa Ghosh
2nd: Dipshikha Kar
3rd: Srestha Sengupta
Group Dance:
Champion Team:
Aimless:
Susmita Kar
Srija Sur
Sayani Sarkar
Ankur Sen
Supratim Das
Sayantan Das
Somnath Diyan
NIRF of GNIPST:
GNIPST received NIRF (National Institutional Ranking
Framework) ranking amongst Top 75 Pharmacy Institutions in
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India and the best Pharmacy Institution in West Bengal by

MHRD, Govt. of India.

IRIS 2017:
GNIPST is going to organize the cultural fest IRIS 2017 on 5th
and 6th April, 2017.
ICMR Sponsored National Seminar at Orisa:
Congratulations to Ranit Kundu who have got first prize in oral
presentation in ICMR sponsored National Seminar at Orissa.

Annual Sports Meet 2017:

On 14th and 15th February 2017 GNIPST organized Annual Sports
Meet 2017.

Sunknowledge Pvt. Ltd.:

Congratulations to the students who got the job of
Sonknowledge Pvt. Ltd.
1. Aishwarya Datta
2. Debjani Saha
3. Sayani Banerjee
4. Priya Dey
5. Anurag T K Baidya
6. Diptarco Singha
7. Soumyadeep Bhattachrya
8. Soumava Bhattacharya
9. Aniruddha Bhar
10. Dibyojyoti Chatterjee

QUIZ organized by GNIDSR:

Congratulations to Pratik Nandi and Bhaskar, who have
acquired 2nd position in quiz competition organized by GNIDSR.

Cognizant:
Congratulations to the students who got the job of Cognizant.

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Shayeri Nandi
Alinda Guha Roy
Annesha Dutt
Madhurima Saha
Aindrila Guha
Shankha Saha
Ranit Kundu
Sanu Praharaj
Sweta Majumder

NBA Accreditation:
NBA has accreditated GNIPST.
Debate competition:
On 19th November, 2016 our student Pratik Nandy and
Dippoman Guha was participated in All India University debate
Competition organized by Calcutta Debate Circle.

International seminar 2016:

International seminar on Global Advancement in
Pharmaceutical research and startup organized by GNIPST in
collaboration with IPGA was held on 22nd October, 2016 at
GNIPST auditorium.
NBA visit:
The experts of National Board of Accreditation or NBA will be
going to visit GNIPST on 24th September and 25th September,
2016.
World Photography Day celebration:
On 19th August 2016 GNIPST celebrated World Photography
Day at Dakhineswar.

Farewell 2016:
On 25th May 2016 GNIPST celebrated the farewell programme for
the final year students. Best of luck to all final year students for
their future life.

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ALUMNI MEMBERS 2016:

Congratulations to new Alumni Members of GNIPST.
Accreditation by NAAC:
SL. NAME OF THE STATE CGPA(out GRADE
NO. INSTITUTE of scale 4)
01 Guru Nanak Institute of West 2.70 B
Pharmaceutical Science Bengal
And Technology, Kolkata-
700114

STUDENTS’ SECTION
 WHO CAN ANSWER FIRST????

 IDENTIFY THE SCIENTIST

Answer of Previous Issue’s Puzzle: FERID MURAD

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 Send your thoughts/

Quiz/Puzzles/games/write-ups or any other
contributions for Students’ Section& answers
of this Section at gnipstbulletin@gmail.com

EDITOR’S NOTE
It is a great pleasure for me to publish the 2ND issue of 75TH
Volume of GNIPST BULLETIN. All the followers of GNIPST
BULLETIN are able to avail the bulletin through JIO MAGS (
MY JIO APP) and facebook account ‘GNIPST bulletin’ I am
very much thankful to all the GNIPST members and readers who
are giving their valuable comments, encouragements and
supports. I am also thankful to Dr. Abhijit Sengupta, Director
of GNIPST for his valuable advice and encouragement. Special
thanks to Dr. Prerona Saha, Mr. Debabrata Ghosh Dastidar,
Mr. Soumya Bhattacharya and Ms Jeenatara Begum for their
kind co-operation and technical supports. Thank you Mr.
Soumya Bhattacharya for the questionnaires of the student
section. An important part of the improvement of the bulletin is
the contribution of the readers. You are invited to send in your
write ups, notes, critiques or any kind of contribution for the
forthcoming special and regular issue.

ARCHIVE
ACHIEVEMENT:
 Congratulations to Anurag Chanda, student of B.Pharm final
year who have got the 1 st prize in poster presentation event in

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Prakriti 2015 at Department of Agricultural and Food

engineering, IIT, Kharagpur.

OTHERS:
On 24 and 25 February, 2015 Swamiji of Gourio Math was
th th

delivered some motivational lectuers in GNIPST.

The students of GNIPST participated in the 4th Sardar Jodh
SinghTrophy organised by NIT on 20th February, 2015.
 The general body meeting of APTI, Bengal Branch has been
conducted at GNIPST on 15th June, 2012. The program started
with a nice presentation by Dr. Pulok Kr. Mukherjee, School of
Natural Products, JU on the skill to write a good manuscript for
publication in impact journals. It was followed by nearly two
hour long discussion among more than thirty participants on
different aspects of pharmacy education. Five nonmember
participants applied for membership on that very day.
 AICTE has sanctioned a release of grant under Research
Promotion Scheme (RPS) during the financial year 2012-13to
GNIPST as per the details below:
a. Beneficiary Institution: Guru Nanak Institution of
Pharmaceutical Science & Technology.
b. Principal Investigator: Dr. LopamudraDutta.
c. Grant-in-aid sanctioned:Rs. 16,25000/- only
d. Approved duration: 3 years
e. Title of the project: Screening and identification of potential
medicinal plant of Purulia & Bankura districts of West Bengal
with respect to diseases such as diabetes, rheumatism, Jaundice,
hypertension and developing biotechnological tools for
enhancing bioactive molecules in these plants.

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Activity Clubs of GNIPST:

Name of Club Member Faculty
CULTURAL Ms. Priyanka Ray
DEBATE AND EXTEMPORE Mr. Soumya Bhattacharya
ECO Ms. Sumana Roy
LITERARY AND PAINTING Ms. Jeenatara Begum
PHOTOGRAPHY Ms. Sanchari Bhattacharya and Mr. Abir
Koley
SCIENCE AND INNOVATIVE Mr. Samrat Bose
MODELLING
SOCIAL SERVICES Dr. Asis Bala
SPORTS Mr. Debabrata GhoshDastidar

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