Multiple institutions across Nagaland held various events and ceremonial programmes, including A Lanunungsang Ao Memorial Lecture 2026.
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DIMAPUR — Multiple institutions across Nagaland held academic lectures, workshops, educational visits, foundation day celebrations and ceremonial programmes.
NEISSR organises A Lanunungsang Ao Memorial Lecture
The North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research (NEISSR), Peace Centre, Chümoukedima, organised the A Lanunungsang Ao Memorial Lecture 2026 on Monday.
According to an update from the institute, the event brought together academicians, students, dignitaries, and family members of late A Lanunungsang Ao to honour his contributions to education, scholarship, peace-building, and social transformation.
The programme was attended by Apok Jamir, Working President of the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee and former MLA and minister, who served as the special guest and delivered the memorial lecture.
Dr. Fr. CP Anto, Principal, delivered the welcome address and paid tribute to Lanunungsang, highlighting his lifelong dedication to teaching, research, academic writing, mentorship, and his role in the establishment and growth of the institution.
Delivering the memorial lecture, Jamir described late Lanunungsang as a "teacher of conscience" who inspired generations to think critically and act responsibly. He spoke about the growing challenge of fear psychosis in society and urged the youth to overcome fear and uphold truth with courage and integrity, stressing that democracy thrives only when freedom of expression is protected.
He further reflected on Lanunungsang’s intellectual ideas, highlighting the "bullet and currency" challenges, where violence destroys life while overdependence on money weakens dignity and self-reliance. Stressing the importance of economic sovereignty alongside political sovereignty, he called for responsible citizenship rooted in values.
He elaborated on the concept of active peace, stating that peace must go beyond the absence of conflict and be built through understanding, reconciliation, and collective social responsibility. He also urged students to apply their education to address pressing issues such as water scarcity in Kohima, unemployment in Dimapur, and environmental degradation in Nagaland.
Encouraging the youth, he highlighted the importance of balancing rooted identity with global knowledge and stated that "excellence is the highest form of patriotism".
A message on behalf of the family was delivered by Merenkokba M Walling, who reflected on Ao’s life and his enduring values of peace, research, and dialogue.
Kohima College hold workshop on digital research tools
A five-day workshop on "Digital research tools in Social Science and Humanities", organised by the Research Development Cell (RDC), Kohima College, commenced on Monday.
Funded by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), the workshop brought together faculty, scholars, and students to engage with key aspects of contemporary research, including methodology, academic writing, data analysis, and the ethical use of digital tools.
The academic sessions for the day were led by Khrieneikuo Zumu, who delivered two presentations aimed at strengthening participants' conceptual clarity. In the first session on 'Introduction to research methodology and types of research', he described research as a systematic and scientific process of understanding social reality.
In the second session on 'Research approaches and design', Zumu focused on choosing an appropriate approach. He outlined the key approaches of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods, linking them to broader philosophical orientations such as positivism and interpretivism.
Over the course of the workshop, participants will engage in topics such as literature review, referencing and plagiarism, research proposal writing, and fieldwork techniques. Sessions will also include hands-on training in statistical tools like SPSS, document preparation using LaTeX, and reference management software such as Zotero and Mendeley.
The final day will highlight emerging concerns in academia with a session on the ethical adoption of artificial intelligence in research, followed by training in academic writing and publication.
Foundation day of Peren Government College
The 39th foundation day of Peren Government College was celebrated on the college campus on Monday. The programme brought together faculty members, students, and alumni to commemorate the institution’s journey and achievements over the years.
Dr. T Jamedi Longkumer, Principal, delivered an address reflecting on the inception of the college and its 39 years of progress. He highlighted both the achievements and the existing challenges, encouraging collective efforts towards further improvement and excellence.
On the occasion, three university toppers of the undergraduate final examination under Nagaland University (CBCS) were felicitated. The toppers were Puisuile, Department of Education, who secured 5th rank with a CGPA of 7.00; Keyinciepgongle, Department of History, who secured 3rd rank with a CGPA of 7.39; and Sehlal Singson, Department of Political Science, who secured 10th rank with a CGPA of 7.75.
The Academic Excellence Award 2025, presented to college toppers by the Peren Government College Teachers Association, was bagged by Sehlal Singson. The Best Student Award, conferred by the Alumni Association, was bagged by Keyinciepgongle.
The Best Discipline Award, given by the Discipline Committee, was awarded to Reluicule of the 2nd semester, Rita Bisukarma of the 4th semester, Liviholi Achumi of the 6th semester, and Ikaplungbe of the 6th semester.
Additionally, the winners of various literary and cultural competitions organised earlier by the Literary and Cultural Committee under Mechakhaira were also honoured during the programme.
Immanuel College students visit Precious Gems School
The Department of Education, Immanuel College, Dimapur, conducted an academic visit to Precious Gems School, Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research (CIHSR), 4th Mile, Chümoukedima, on Monday.
According to an update, the BA 6th-semester students conducted the visit as part of their inclusive education programme. The team was led by Dr. Ethel Kikon, Teacher in-charge, and Abeni Mozhui, Head of the Department of Education.
The visit aimed to provide the students with practical exposure and experiential learning, which form an integral component of the inclusive education curriculum.
During the visit, Orentsani Kithan, Acting Head of Department, Developmental Paediatrics, CIHSR, gave a brief orientation to the team, which was followed by an interaction session with the faculty members.
SJU NCC unit honours Dr. Marsosang
The 25 Nagaland Battalion NCC unit of St. Joseph University (SJU) organised a welcome ceremony at the university seminar hall on April 10 to honour the successful completion of Associate NCC Officer (ANO) training by Dr. Marsosang.
A felicitation ceremony was conducted by Rev. Fr. Dr. Anish, Public Relations Officer, where Dr. Marsosang was honoured for his achievement. In his address, Dr. Marsosang shared his experiences and encouraged the cadets to uphold discipline and commitment.