Khagol Bulletin # 135 (Jan 2025) - ENG

| 18 | KHAG L | No. 135 - JANUARY 2025 Gravity@2024 A n a t i o n a l - l e v e l c o n f e r e n c e 'Gravity@2024' was held at the IUCAA Centre for Astronomy Research and Development (ICARD), Department of Physics, Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University (CBPBU) during December 18- 20, 2024. The scientific programme covered a broad range of topics in astronomy, astrophysics and cosmology. The conference aimed to discuss and promote recent advances in specific areas of gravity, namely, the theory of compact stars, tests of general relativity, modified theories of gravity, galaxy formation and evolution, observational astronomy and cosmology. Although several registered participants could not attend the conference due to logistical challenges, the conference witnessed the participation of more than sixty participants, including eight invited speakers, namely Naresh Dadhich (IUCAA), Kanak Saha (IUCAA), Bikash Ch. Paul (North Bengal University), Aditya Sow Mondal (Visva-Bharati The conference aimed to provide young researchers a platform to present their recent works. The Scientific Organising Committee (SOC) reviewed and selected the abstracts that aligned with the theme of the conference and shortlisted candidates accordingly. The conference enabled participants to share new research findings among physicists with different backgrounds and expertise and gain insights into gravitation and cosmology. Participants also learned about astrophysical data handling from Aditya Saw Mondal, Tamal Sarkar and Soma Mondal. The workshop was c o o r d i n a t e d b y R a n j a n S h a rma (Coordinator, ICARD, Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University) and Kanak Saha (IUCAA). University), Arunava Bhadra (North Bengal University), Tamal Sarkar (North Bengal University), Soma Mondal (Government Girls' General Degree College, Kolkata) and Farook Rahaman (Jadavpur University), who delivered invited talks at the conference. Introductory Workshop on Astronomy and Astrophysics An introductory workshop on Astronomy and Astrophysics, sponsored by the Inter- University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune, was held from December 18-20, 2024, at the Dolphin PG Institute of Biomedical and Natural Sciences (DIBNS), Dehradun. This highly an t i c i pa t ed e v en t , o r gan i s ed i n collaboration with the Department of Physics, DIBNS, provided an enriching The workshop commenced with a warm platform for students, researchers, and educators to delve into the fascinating realms of astronomy and astrophysics.