Prof Rama Kanta Dutta, a distinguished teacher of Physics in Tinsukia College, passed away due to prolonged illness on April 2 at his Chaliha gar residence. He was 79. Prof Dutta joined Tinsukia College in 1966 and was superannuated in 1999 as Head of the Department. In his post-retirement days, Prof Dutta was actively involved with social and religious organizations. He was the founder secretary of Bimala Prasad Chaliha LP School.