North East Christian University and others colleges and schools across Nagaland organise academic seminars, cultural festivals, and literary competitions.
DIMAPUR — Multiple educational institutions across Nagaland conducted academic seminars, cultural celebrations, literary competitions, and community welfare initiatives over the past week.
NECU: The Faculty of Nursing at North East Christian University (NECU), Dimapur, in collaboration with the Nagaland State AIDS Control Society (NSACS), organised a state-level e-seminar on "Frontline excellence: The nurse’s role in optimising viral suppression and adherence" on October 15.
According to an update, the seminar drew 200 delegates and focused on clinical updates, antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence, patient counselling, and viral load monitoring.
Resource persons included Dr. Hotoka Hesso, Senior Medical Officer at Model ART Plus Centre, District Hospital Dimapur, and Bendangtemsula, Nurse Counsellor at Integrated Counselling and Testing Centre, CIHSR, Chümoukedima. The coordination team comprised Kapuw Kaini, Rovino Khate, and Imliwapangla Ao.
Kohima College: Kohima College observed its 58th Cultural Day on the theme "Roots before wings" at the college courtyard on October 16.
Vice Principal Kaholi Chishi welcomed the gathering, describing culture as a celebration of life and heritage. Special invitee Kele William Soleho, co-founder of Naga1 App and proprietor of Magdaline Coaching, urged students to integrate traditional practices with entrepreneurship.
Special invitee Kepozo Kapuh, Best Responder Winner at Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2026, stressed the preservation of indigenous wisdom and mother tongues. Competitions, including ethnic shows, war cries, folk dances, and folk songs, were held. Wapong Longkumer and Yonolu were named Mr. and Miss Ethnic, respectively.
Kohima Science College: The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Kohima Science College (Autonomous), Jotsoma, hosted a seminar titled "Breaking the silence: Understanding mental health" for around 50 faculty members.
Principal Dr. Temjenwabang noted the importance of mental wellness in higher educational institutions. Sessions were addressed by Bokatoli Sumi and Libeni Cheryl Jungi from Serendip Guardians and Dr. Temsulong Pongener, MD (Psychiatry), Senior Specialist and Nodal Officer of DMHP at District Hospital Phek, who highlighted the identification of clinical psychiatric disorders and the need for early medical intervention.
LHSS: Loyola Higher Secondary School (LHSS), Kiphire, celebrated its two-day literary and cultural day on October 15 and 16 on the theme "Honouring roots, awakening future".
Principal Fr. Philip Magh welcomed attendees, while Imkongyanger Imchen, District Development Manager of NABARD, Kiphire, attended as the chief guest. Imchen urged students to build character, cautioning against blindly imitating global trends.
Students participated in diverse literary and indigenous sporting events, including folk songs, fire making, bamboo stilt race, and yarn spinning.
C-Edge College: C-Edge College held the 60th AD Shroff Memorial Elocution Competition on October 16 at GK Auditorium, organised by the Forum of Free Enterprise, Mumbai.
Nine participants spoke on economic reforms, artificial intelligence, and geopolitics. Hoto Assumi won first prize receiving INR 2,500, Anoli S Awomi placed second with INR 1,500, and Solunto Y secured third with INR 1,000. Consolation certificates were awarded to Ningthuiliu Pamei and Sohana Islam.
MGM College: The departments of Commerce and Economics at MGM College jointly organised Business Plan Competition 2.0 on October 16.
Chaired by Lopilo P Yanthan, Head of the Department of Commerce, the competition provided students from seven departments a platform to pitch innovative business ideas. The Department of Education secured first prize, while the Department of English claimed second prize.
Model Christian College: Model Christian College held its Literary Day 2026 on Saturday. Award-winning journalist and author Vishü Rita Krocha addressed the gathering as keynote speaker, underscoring the role of storytelling traditions in preserving Naga identity.
Students competed across choir, spoken poetry, textbook cosplay, mad-ads, art, and essay competitions, with Team Pantheon emerging as the overall champion.
Sao Chang College: The Green Initiative Committee and the Department of Environmental Studies of Sao Chang College, Tuensang, organised a training programme on solid waste management and source segregation.
Resource person Rangbenkumla Chang trained 21 students and five faculty members on waste categories and the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026. Participants concluded the session by taking a cleanliness pledge.
St. Joseph University: The Department of English at St. Joseph University organised the 4th National Seminar on "Crisis, creativity and change: New directions in literature and language studies" on October 14 and 15.
Vice Chancellor Dr. D Gnanadurai delivered the keynote address. Sessions featured academic papers and lectures by Suresh Kurapti from Nagaland University, Dr. VL Jayapaul from St. Joseph’s College, Tiruchirappalli, and Berlin-based researcher Dr. Snehal Anni.
Altogether 37 paper presenters and 195 participants registered for the two-day event.
Capstone School: Capstone School in Thilixu village, Chümoukedima, celebrated its inaugural Autumn Fest on October 16.
School Administrator Hetoka Achumi highlighted the value of learning beyond textbooks. The event featured musical presentations, a science exhibition, poetry recitation, traditional war cry performances, and martial arts demonstrations.
Mount Mary College: The Department of Education at Mount Mary College, Chümoukedima, organised EDUTALKS 2026 on October 15 on the theme "Reimagining education through student perspectives and innovative ideas".
Moderated by Head of Department Ngaichin Singson, student groups presented proposals on employability, policy, and holistic learning. Group Aspire placed first, Group Catalyst second, and Group Harmony third, with Vinoka Chophy receiving the Best Presenter Award.