Educational institutions and other organisations have been organising various programmes and activities for the student community across the state.
NPC: Norman Putsure College, Chumoukedima celebrated its first annual cultural day on March 22, wherein managing director of NPC encouraged the students to be rooted to one’s own culture and traditions in order to retain one’s unique identity. The managing directed also urged the student community to be mindful of not being the propagators of tribalism. Competitions on folk song, folk dance, folk tale narration and others were held among the four houses of the college.
NCC YC: As part of the annual inspection of National Cadet Corps (NCC) units, group commander, Kohima NCC group, Brig PS Sangwan on March 22 visited Yingli College, Longleng. He was accompanied by commanding officer, 25 Naga Bn NCC, Mokokchung, Col CST Swamy and was received by senior under officer Shetlong P. The group commander was accorded a formal welcome by Yingli College principal, Dr T Temsu Imti, who explained the initiatives that are being undertaken by the college to benefit the student community. In his address, Brig Sangwan asked the cadets to think about the career path they would like to take and write it down. He said the Naga students are very talented and have good grasp of English language that they have better chances of making it to the central government jobs. He also informed about the special drives carried out by renowned corporate companies to recruit NCC cadets in other parts of the country. Speaking on the occasion, Dr T Temsu Imti gave a brief history of the college and advised the cadets to concentrate both on academics and NCC so that they are well qualified to be placed in good jobs.
SJU: The department of social work, St Joseph University, Chumoukedima held its “1st Social Work Fest” on March 21-22 at the University premises under the theme, “Respecting Diversity through joint social actions.”
The department informed that the purpose of the fest was to bring together Social Work Institutes to collaborate, share ideas and engage students in various activities.
Special guest, deputy director (admin), CIHSR, Chumoukedima, Dr Viu Meru highlighted the social pluralism of the present-day society and the need to accept, appreciate and respect these diversities as normal. He pointed out that various Acts and Laws can only address the discriminating behaviour but not the attitude in itself. On the second day, resource person, vice principal and admin, NEISSR, Rev. Fr. G. L. Khing highlighted the importance of knowledge and skills to properly address social problems with actions. He also deliberated on some areas where professional social workers could address the social problems without wasting much resources.
Social work students and faculties from St Joseph University, North East Institute of Social Science Research (NEISSR), and Don Bosco College, Maram participated in the various activities and competitions.
PCC: The department of English, Patkai Christian College inaugurated its drama club on March 22, with an objective to provide artistic entertainment in the form of performances and build intellectual and aesthetic understanding of the craft and techniques of theatre.
At the launching programme, guest speaker Neikolie Kuotsu, a doctoral candidate in Cinema Studies at the School of Arts and Aesthetics, JNU, New Delhi, highlighted the various crucial aspects of theatre and the art of stage performance drawing upon his own experiences while performing on various platforms in Delhi. The speaker also took questions and interacted with the students. Earlier, in a welcome address, HoD, department of English, Ruuleto Vakha said the objective was to put into practice the dramas read and taught theoretically in class, to develop basic skills and provide training in performing arts and to develop script writing, stage craft, play production and public speaking.
YMC: As part of departmental annual activity, Department of History, Yemhi Memorial College (YMC) Dimapur organised a seminar titled “Raids and Expeditions: The early colonial contact in the Naga Hills” on March 15 at the College Conference Hall.
Resource person, assistant professor, department of history, Patkai Christian College (Autonomous), Chümoukedima, Dr. Thungdemo N Yanthan enlightened the gathering with the differences in the British and the Nagas perspectives on “raids and expeditions”. He also talked about a brief history on how the Britishers penetrated into the Naga Hills. A brief overview of the topic was also shared by assistant professor and HoD, Department of History YMC, T L Konang.
