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First National Forensic Expo 2017 gives insights to thousands of Nagpurians on crime detection, investigation and prevention

Ankita Fulkar and Vishakha Lanjewar during the First National Forensic Expo 2017, which was held at Government Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur


Jayram Khobragade Director, Government Institute of Forensic Science and Shivaji Bodkhe Joint Commissioner of Police, during the First National Forensic Expo 2017, which was held at Government Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur


Students from National Fire Service College presenting their experiment during the First National Forensic Expo 2017, which was held at Government Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur


Shivajirao Bodkhe, Joint Commissioner of Police, and Rajesh Sabnis of National Fire Service College, during the First National Forensic Expo 2017, which was held at Government Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur


Cops from Nagpur Rural Police explaining the handling techniques of machine guns to the visitors during the First National Forensic Expo 2017, which was held at Government Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur


Ashlesha Dipale , Mansi Singare, Syed Ahmed, Kirti Nagpure and Vaibhav Kopghate during the First National Forensic Expo, which was held at Government Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur


Mrunali Bagde explaining the topic ‘Digital and Cyber Forensic’ to visitors during the First National Forensic Expo 2017, which was held at Government Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur


Mrunal Dadhe explaining the topic ‘Blood Stain Pattern Analysis’ to women from Police Training School during the First National Forensic Expo 2017, which was held at Government Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur


Himanshu Kanojia, Rajesh Sabnis, Daksh Chandok, Aishwarya Lata and Prasad Nirwal during the First National Forensic Expo 2017, which was held at Government Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur

Government Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur, in collaboration with Special Inspector General of Police (IGP) Office Nagpur Range had organised the First National Forensic Expo 2017 with Nation Next as its media partner.
The expo, which was attended by around 5000 enthusiastic Nagpurians, was inaugurated by Pratapsingh Patankar, Special IG Nagpur Range, Sunanda Dhenge, Forensic Expert, Chhattisgarh High Court and Jayram Khobragade, Director, Government Institute of Forensic Science. Other dignitaries who made the expo all the more successful were Ranjan Sharma, Divisional Commissioner of Police (DCP), Nagpur, Ravindra Pardesi, DCP Special Branch, Shivajirao Bodkhe, Joint Commissioner of Police and LB Revatkar, Deputy Director of Regional Forensic Science Laboratory, Nagpur.
Around 200 students of all of the six departments (Forensic Science, Forensic Chemistry, Forensic Physics, Forensic Biology, Forensic Psychology and Digital & Cyber Forensics) of Govt. Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur, actively participated in the expo and successfully managed 20 stalls with various detailed and interesting experiments and informative models based on forensic science.
Nagpurians were seen engrossed as they were busy getting information from the stalls that were set up by the police department on subjects like – demonstration by Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad, Mobile Forensic Science Van, Cyber Cell, etc. Regional Forensic Science Laboratory, National Fire Service College, Cloud Forensic Technologies and Lab Systems too contributed in the success of the expo. People were also seen gaining an insight into the thought-provoking world of forensic sciences and even the role played by various police departments in crime detection and prevention.
DCP Ranjan Sharma, during the expo, praised the concept of First National Forensic Expo 2017 by stating, I feel that the Institute of Forensic Science should organise similar kind of expos, functions and public gatherings each year. By doing this, the common man would also realise the importance of investigation and other equally important dimensions of forensic sciences. Forensic science also plays an important and major role in criminal investigations. We will always support Government Institute of Forensic Science for such initiatives in the future.
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Pictures by: Suyash Sethiya
Colleges
Nagpur’s LAD College celebrates 90 years of existence at ‘Navrang’
Nagpur’s esteemed educational institution LAD College celebrated 90 years of existence at a valedictory function called ‘Navrang’ on May 7, 2022. Nagpur District Collector and Magistrate R Vimala was the chief guest at the function.
Prominently present at the occasion were Dr Avinash Deshmukh (Vice President, Women’s Education Society), Dr Harsha Jharia (Chief Administrative Office, WES) Dr Deepali Kotwal (Principal, LAD College), Dr Nanda Rathi (Co-Ordinator of the year-long celebrations), Dr M Pantula, (Treasurer, WES), Pratiksha Mayee, entrepreneur Shilpa Agrawal, alumnae, students and faculty members.
During her address, R Vimala spoke about the essence of solidarity, fraternity and humility to achieve success on humanitarian grounds. Dr Deshmukh reiterated the thoughts put forth regarding women development for the progression of the society.
Dr Kotwal expressed her gratitude towards all those who consistently worked towards the dream set forth by YM Pathak since 1932 and acknowledged the contribution of each LADian. Shilpa Agrawal, alumni of the college, was felicitated during the occasion for her contribution towards the society as an entrepreneur.
A souvenir, titled Navrang, documenting several voices of its alumnae, teachers and administrators was unveiled by R Vimala and other dignitaries present on the dais. A special feature ‘An Ode to the Institution: Nine Decades Down Memory Lane’ denoting the glorious journey of LAD College was showcased by an award-winning video made by Zainab Burhani.
Dr Rathi informed the gathering with the nine different events marking each decade that were initiated by the college. Another section – Appreciation, Reminiscences and Reunion – had all those associated with the college, express their feelings, emotions and gratitude towards their alma mater. The programme was marked by cultural event comprising of classical dance form performed by students and songs sung by the staff members.
The programme was hosted by Dr Vaikhari Wazalwar, co-convenor of the event and Dr Laila Bhairayya. The vote of thanks was proposed by Dr Karuna Ganvir – the convener of the event. The entire teaching and non-teaching staff contributed immensely for the success of the programme.
Colleges
Students floor audience with their performances at Gaikwad Patil College’s ‘Flashmob 2K22’
Students of Nagpur’s Tulsiramji Gaikwad Patil College of Engineering and Technology impressed the audience present with their performances at ‘Flashmob 2K22’ organised by the training and placement department of the college recently.
The event kick started after remarks from Director Dr Prashant Kadu. RJ Nisha from Big FM 92.7 was also present during the event, which also consisted of installation of the Mavericks Students forum. Apart from enabling the students to have some fun, the event also aimed at instilling interpersonal skills, confidence and critical thinking for solving real world problems.
Waseem Qureshi, Shweta Bhoyar, Chetan Jambhulkar, Abhay Rewatkar, Sandeep Thakre, Pravin Petkar, Rohit Deshmukh, Akansha Bhondade, Kavish Gaurkhede and all Mavericks Students forum members worked tirelessly to make the event a grand success.
Schools
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The theme of the fete was Fantasy. Abiding by the theme, children, parents and teachers were dressed as their favourite ‘fantasy’ character. Following all the COVID-19 protocols strictly, teachers, dressed up as popular fantasy characters, rolled out the red carpet for students and organized a plethora of super exciting activities.
An eye-catching fantasy backdrop coupled with music and dance left the attendees extremely delighted. The event included one-of-a-kind games such as Kill Voldemort and Witchs Hat Ring Toss. Interesting activities related to pottery and tattoo making along with a food court with several delicacies to feast on kept the attendees in good spirits.
Senior Principal Anmol Badjatia and members of the management of Jain International School lauded the teachers and the organizing committee for their efforts in making the event a success.
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