Students advised to make wise use of technology

Ketolhou Metha speaking during the felicitation programme at Chiechama village council hall on Saturday.

• DIMAPUR — The officer on special duty (OSD) to Finance department, Ketoulhou Metha, has advised the students to use technology mindfully particularly smartphone saying that it could be a powerful tool for progress when used wisely but also warned of detrimental effect on its misuse.
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• He stated this during the felicitation programme for the successful students of High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examination, organised by the Chiechema Students’ Union (CSU) held at the village council hall on Saturday. A total of 73 students were felicitated on the occasion.
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• While congratulating the students, Metha urged them to be more specific in their studies by aligning with their interests and life goals, given the highly competitive environment. He also advised the students to live a morally upright life and not be swayed by fancy lifestyle through illegal practices. He also reminded the students to obey their parents and remember their teachings in order to achieve success in life.

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• Metha also reminded the students to prepare themselves well for any competitive examination stating that political or backdoor appointments in government sector are not possible now.
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• He also cautioned the students to use smartphone wisely for the right purpose and also asked them to be disciplined with their time, saying that “good time management is the best asset for a successful life.” He also encouraged the students to cultivate the habit of reading newspaper and magazines.
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• While reminding on the availability of various options towards fulfilling one’s aspirations by pursuing entrepreneurship, he emphasised the importance of excelling in competitive exams like UPSC, NPSC and NSSB. He further expressed hope that the students would heed to his advice and become good leaders in the future.
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• Also speaking on the occasion, the principal of GHSS Chiechama, Bithunglo, shared that the school secured 100% pass percentage in HSLC examinations 2025, while it also secured 96% pass percentage in HSSLC 2025. She informed that the school secured 100% pass percentage in HSLC in the year 2023 and 2024.
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• She informed that the school initially had classes from A to 12. She, however, added due to lack of enrollment in the primary section, the school currently has classes from 6 to 12 with the total enrollment of 97 students and 28 teaching staff.
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• She further mentioned that in 2023, the Samagra Shiksha under the department of School Education has introduced vocational subjects such as electronics and hardware for class 9 and later upgraded to class 10 and 11.
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• Short speeches were delivered by Khriekesanuo Metha, Keneisedenuo Theünuo, Ruokuokhrienuo Rio and Vikhotuolie Rüpreo and Mhalezolie Metha. Songs were also performed by students of Government Higher Secondary School, Chiechama and Vimenenuo Rüpreo.
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• A special prayer for all the students was said by Neizetuo Benedict Sogotsu, assistant catechist of St. Paul Catholic Church, Chiechama.