Nagaland: News in picture

Dr Nigamananda Das, Senior Professor, Department of English, Nagaland University released a book on “Work Life Balance among women: Challenges opportunities transformation” written by Prof Anju Verma and Dr Seema Rani Thappa on October 14 during the valedictory programme of ten day Research Methodology Course on “Enhancing Research Capacities through Digital Tools: From Theory to Practice” organised by Department of Teacher Education, NU, Kohima Campus, Meriema and sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research at NU Kohima Campus. (Morung Photo) Can Youth, Dimapur in collaboration with PM SHRI Government HSS, Burma Camp through its Adolescent Club, Vis Unita, and supported by Thau Tho Trust, initiated a cleanliness drive on October 16. A total of 35 adolescent club members, accompanied by Can Youth Coordinators Khumti T. Sangtam and Kuvukali K Zhimo, took part in the drive covering areas from Veterinary Colony and Rainbow Colony, Burma Camp. Government High School, Tseminyu New Town conducted a Bagless Day activity on custard making on October 16. In line with a resolution adopted during a meeting, the school decided to introduce custard making as a skill-based activity for students under its Bagless Day programme. The school headmaster Chegeseng Kath emphasised that learning such skills could benefit them in the future by opening up avenues for self-employment and enabling them to earn an income to support their livelihoods.  The Department of Management Studies, ICFAI University Nagaland, with its IQAC, organised a Special Talk on “Leadership and Man Management” on October 14. The resource person, Brig MS Jamwal, DIG, Assam Rifles, Kashiram Basti Camp, Dimapur shared his professional experience and practical perspectives, helping students understand the application of leadership and management principles in real-life organizational and operational settings. Immanuel College, Dimapur held its 32nd Sports Meet from October 14 to 17 under the theme ‘Stronger Together. Beyond Limits’ at the SAI Sports Training Centre (STC), Dimapur, and the College Campus. Dr Th Sharatchandra Singh, Principal of Immanuel College, declared the event open and kicked off the meet during the inaugural programme. Students were divided into four houses. Various outdoor and indoor games and sporting events were conducted in different categories, including football, volleyball, running races, high jump, tug of war, kho kho, basketball, chess, carrom and fitness events. The second edition of Associate Dean’s Cup of Nagaland University, Kohima campus, Meriema culminated on October 16. Department of History & Archaeology emerged champions after defeating the Management Department in the final. The tournament commenced on October 7 under the theme ‘Equinox.’ During the inaugural programme, Prof N Venuh, Pro Vice-Chancellor, NU, Kohima Campus, highlighted the importance of sports in promoting teamwork, discipline and unity. Dr Ditalak Mpanme, Co-Convenor of the tournament, explained the initiative’s vision and objectives. This year’s tournament featured a seven-a-side inter-departmental futsal knockout format. A total of 15 teams, including one team each representing the faculty and non-teaching staff, took part.