22 teachers in Dimapur to receive district award
Dimapur, Sep. 4 (EMN): The government of Nagaland has announced a list of 13 teachers, who were selected for the ‘State Teachers Awards 2020’ in recognition of their meritorious services.
In his message on the occasion of Teachers’ Day celebration, advisor of School Education, K Tokugha Sukhalu, congratulated all the state teachers awardees.
“Today, for the first time after India started celebrating Teachers’ Day, the celebration is without the presence of teachers and students amidst this Covid-19 pandemic. The celebration is also low key as we join the nation in mourning the death of the former President of India, Pranab Mukherjee,” the message read.
Even as the Covid-19 pandemic has ushered in many challenges, Sukhalu stated that everyone must seek out opportunities to learn new things and adapt to new circumstances. He added that the pandemic has changed the way people live, think and work saying, “these changes are most palpable in the field of education”.
While pointing out that education has always been at the forefront of innovation and knowledge, he stated that the pandemic has served to highlight it even more.
“If the spread of Covid-19 virus can be stalled by the simple task of 20 seconds of hand washing and wearing masks, then we can stop the spread of ignorance by the simple task of giving our time and effort to the task of spreading knowledge to society through our schools,” Sukhalu added.
The recipients of State Teachers Award 2020 are: Vimelino Kirha from GHS Jakhama in Kohima, Naonghongjemla Ongphang from GHSS Tseminyu in Kohima, T Neiphoa Konyak from GPS Tizit village in Mon, Katitho Katiry from GMS Weziho in Phek, William Patton from GHS Longsa in Wokha, Lal Bahadur Ussuk from GHSS Thangjam in Tuensang, Okram Sunder Singh from Public School Dzvuru in Kohima, Bikash Sonar from Little Star Higher Secondary School in Dimapur, Ronojyoti Roy from Queen Mary Higher Secondary School in Mokokchung, Tavinto K Sumi from Cornerstone School in Zunheboto, Sunny KU from St. John School Kuisam in Kiphire, Sanjib Pal from Phom Lempong School in Longleng, and Bijumon Mathew from St. Paul School in Noklak.
Meanwhile, the district selection committee under the chairmanship of the deputy commissioner, Dimapur, has selected 22 teachers for the district award 2020 for meritorious services.
However, in view of the declaration of seven-day national mourning by the government of India following the demise of the former President of India, Pranab Mukherjee, the formal function would be done later when the situation improves, an update from the district education officer R Amongla Jamir stated.
The selected candidates for the district awards 2020 are: Dillip Kumar Jena from GHSS Singrijan, Watimenla from GHS Sarbura, Z Nihovi Sema from GHS Nihoto, A Tiawati Jamir from GHS Diphupar ‘B,’ N Toholi from GMS Niuland town, Sashikala Jamir (Hindi) from GPS/GMS Naga New Model (Ao), Ileurang Zeliang from GMS Kuda, L Hoinu Khongsai from GMS Phaipijang, Hetoli Yeptho from GMS Rangapahar Crossing, K Khetovi Sema from GMS Midland, I Ghonito Assumi from GMS Tokugha, Yapangla Jamir from GMS Signal Angami, Shikatoli Sema from GMS Chekiye, V Akuto Sema from GPS Doshehe, Avino Peseyie from GHSS Chümoukedima, Chandra Singh from Shalom Mission School Doyapur, Ganesh Thakur from Zakiesato Memorial Higher Secondary School, Nemvah Lhouvum from St. Mary’s Higher Secondary School, Sanjeev Kumar Momin from Livingstone Foundation Higher Secondary School, Vijay Kumar Singh (supervisor) from Little Star Higher Secondary School, Sandip Narayan Dutta from Christian Higher Secondary School, and Hijam Bijayalakshmi Devi from Bethesda Higher Secondary School.