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The first astronomical observatory in Eastern India was inaugurated atop Panchet Hill in the Garpanchkot area of Purulia district, West Bengal. This observatory, named after the renowned physicist Satyendra Nath Bose, is a significant milestone in advancing astronomical research in the region. It is the sixth astronomical observatory in India, contributing to the country's efforts in promoting research in astronomy, astrophysics, and atmospheric sciences. The observatory is managed by the Satyendra Nath Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences in collaboration with Sidhu Kanu Birsa University.