Live Updates: PM Narendra Modi Addresses Convocation Of Tezpur University Virtually
Tezpur University Convocation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is virtually addressing the outgoing students of Tezpur University.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the students of Tezpur University, Assam, during the 18th convocation ceremony of the central university. The event will started at 10:30 am. PM Modi on Tuesday said that it will be a great opportunity to interact with the youth of Assam and North East.
“I will address the convocation of Tezpur University tomorrow, January 22, at 10:30 am. This is a great opportunity to interact with the bright youngsters of Assam and North East,” PM Modi said on social media.
কাইলৈ, ২২ জানুৱাৰীৰ পুৱা ১০.৩০ বজাত মই তেজপুৰ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ৰ সমাৱৰ্তন সম্বোধন কৰিম। এয়া অসম আৰু উত্তৰ পূৰ্বাঞ্চলৰ উদ্দীপ্ত নৱপ্ৰজন্মৰ সৈতে মত বিনিময় কৰাৰ এক উত্তম সুযোগ।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 21, 2021
The convocation will be held both virtually and in-person, following COVID-19 related guidelines. The university had previously released guidelines for attending the convocation ceremony.
Only PhD scholars and toppers will receive their degrees and gold medals in-person. The remaining outgoing students of Tezpur University will get their degrees and diplomas virtually.
A total of 1,218 students will receive their degrees and diplomas in the 18th convocation.
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Live updates
Tezpur University Convocation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is virtually addressing the outgoing students of Tezpur University.. The convocation is being held both virtually and in-person, following COVID-19 related guidelines. The university had previously released guidelines for attending the convocation ceremony.
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PM Modi addressing Tezpur University convocation
PM Modi is now addressing the Tezpur University convocation. Click here to watch
Education Minister addressing the convocation
Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' is addressing the convocation virtually.
Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji addressing the 18th convocation of @TezpurUniv. @EduMinOfIndia @SanjayDhotreMP @PIB_India @MIB_India @DDNewslive @mygovindia @transformIndia https://t.co/5CTSvBqbsb
— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) January 22, 2021
93 outgoing students to receive awards
A total of 93 students -- 57 female and 36 male -- will receive awards in the convocation of Tezpur University.
1,218 students to receive degrees, diplomas
A total of 1,218 students will receive their degrees and diplomas during the 18th convocation of Tezpur University. The event will be held in a mixed mode -- PhD scholars and toppers will receive their degrees and gold medals in-person and the remaining outgoing students will receive their degrees virtually.
Where to watch
PM Modi's address at Tezpur University's 18th convocation will be available on his Twitter handle. Follow live updates here.
কাইলৈ, ২২ জানুৱাৰীৰ পুৱা ১০.৩০ বজাত মই তেজপুৰ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ৰ সমাৱৰ্তন সম্বোধন কৰিম। এয়া অসম আৰু উত্তৰ পূৰ্বাঞ্চলৰ উদ্দীপ্ত নৱপ্ৰজন্মৰ সৈতে মত বিনিময় কৰাৰ এক উত্তম সুযোগ।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 21, 2021