Kohima College commemorates 56th foundation day

Officials and others during the 56th foundation day of Kohima College on August 9.

Officials and others during the 56th foundation day of Kohima College on August 9.

Kohima, August 10 (MExN): Kohima College commemorated its 56th foundation day on August 9 with K Puroh, former faculty of the college as the special guest. 

An update received here stated that Puroh in his speech said the idea of Kohima College emerged during a time when “the land was clear, the soil was clear, and the vision was clear.” He reminded the students that their education in Kohima College should make them harbingers of positive change and Builders of Nation. He said that every youth must commit to the Naga Nation first and the tribe after. 

He concluded by rejecting the divisive elements of Naga society and exhorting the idea of equality and unity of all Naga peoples.

Marking the occasion several students were honoured including- Hyulo Tsela 6th Semester, 1st recipient of Dr Satuo Sekhose Star Pupil Award (Rs 30,000); Alavinuo Mepfuo 6th Semester, winner of Scholar’s Badge Award and also Political Science Merit Award; Scholar’s Badge Awardees 6th Semester—Zhevine Rozhemai (Commerce), Longshibeni Murry (Economics), Kerigi Madeline Thong (English), Kekhrievono Rote (Sociology); Scholar’s Badge awardees 4th Semester—Nguzokhotuo Mepfuo (Political Science), Rotila Sangtam (History), Nepe M (Commerce), Pongloi Konyak (Education), Noyingi ZShitir (Economics) and Keneingunuo Khoubve (English).

Principal of Kohima College, Dr Vitsosie Vupru also announced a cash prize of Rs 30,000 to all Kohima College University Toppers from the Principal’s office.