Various programmes and activities were organised by educational institutions across the state.
OTS: A candlelight vigil in solidarity with the people of Manipur was organised by Student Christian Movement of India (SCMI) Oriental Theological Seminary (OTS) Chümoukedima unit on May 9.
A press release by the College informed that SCMI OTS unit president, Ayivie-o Koza led the vigil while OTS, assistant professor of New Testament Studies, Zavi-i Nisa prayed for the community to begin the vigil. At the programme, Lamneiphal Khongsai updated the gathering on the present situation in Manipur while Global Christianity and Baptist Studies, principal, Professor Dr. Joshua Lorin talked about relationship between the tribals and Meiteis.
The vigil concluded with students raising their candles and prayerfully singing “The Blessing” song for Manipur.
NEISSR: An interface with an expert on the topic, “Challenges of Naga Youth and possibilities of higher studies abroad” was organised by North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research (NEISSR) on May 10 at Peace Center, Chümoukedima.
At the programme, resource person, Parish priest in Metachan Diocese USA, Dr. Fr. Abraham Lotha, gave his view based on two perspectives: as a Naga and also as a Naga living in United States.
Stating that lack of opportunities was one of the challenges faced by Naga youths, Dr. Lotha said Naga youth does not lack intelligent but due to the lack of opportunities, limited choice and options they are not able to develop and actualized their potentials and are also not able to dream. Pointing out that many Naga youth are so used to their comfort zone and are satisfied with the mediocrity, he encouraged the students not to limit their thinking and be caught up in a world within oneself, within Nagaland and north east but to explore, dare to dream big, to be open to learn and love learning. Dr. Lotha also emphasized on three aspects required for learners: Creativity, problem solving and critical thinking.
PCC (A): One-day hands on training on basic lifesaving skills was organised by Youth Red Cross, Patkai Christian College (Autonomous) on May 10 at the Conference Hall.
During the training, resource person, medical officer, Community Health Centre (CHC) Longkhim, Tuensang, Dr. Saotakum Chang demonstrated various Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques, abdominal thrust to help from choking, procedures to handle accident fractures, immediate measures applied on victims of drowning and strokes. He also deliberated at length on the dos and don’ts of various lifesaving skills.
SCC: As part of a community extension programme, the department of English, Sao Chang College, Tuensang visited Government Middle School, Wongtsuwong, Old Medical Sector ‘A’, Tuensang on May 10 and interacted with the school management.
Earlier, in a separate event, the department of English also observed the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore on May 9.
IC: Three-day NSS special camp was organised by Immanuel College, NSS Unit, Lengrijan Dimapur from May 8-10, which was attended by 31 students. Various activities were conducted during the camp that aimed to promote social welfare and personal development of the students.
MTC: As part of community service, Mount Tiyi College NSS Unit in collaboration with the IQAC and the Department of Political Science visited Morning Star Children`s Home on May 10.
JNAC: J.N. Aier College, Diphupar on May 11 held its parting social for the 6th semester students under the theme, “Archiving Oneself Here”, wherein principal, I. Limatemjen encouraged the students to keep working hard towards their goal. The programme was followed by vibrant and entertaining performances from the students.
Educational institutions conduct various activities
