Kohima College, Kohima commemorated its 56th Foundation Day on Thursday, with a formal program held at its college premises.
Special guest K Puroh, addressing the gathering, evinced nostalgic memories of how Kohima College was envisioned and said that the idea of Kohima College emerged during a time when “the land was clear, the soil was clear, and the vision was clear”.
Puroh reminded the students that their education in Kohima College should make them harbingers of positive change and “Builders of Nation” and 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 people.
Mention may be made that Puroh had served the college for 29 years and after his teaching career, he went on to become a member of the NPSC and eventually retired as its chairman.
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Principal of Kohima College, Dr Vitsosie Vupru delivering the welcome address welcomed all the descendants of the founding members of the college – Dr Nielhouzhü Kire, Vibeilie Solo, Vilalhoulie Belho and Dr Satuo Sekhose, the latter of whom had laid a solid foundation for the college in its early years that it achieve B++ grade in the 3rd cycle of NAAC Assessment 2023. Dr Vupru also announced a cash prize of Rs 30,000 to all Kohima College University Toppers from the Principal’s office.
Furthermore, Kohima College’s Foundation Day also conventionally honoured its students with academic achievements. And as such, this 56th milestone also saw several student awardees.
The students who were awarded were Hyulo Tsela 6th Semester, 1st recipient of Dr Satuo Sekhose Star Pupil Award (Rs 30,000); Alavinuo Mepfüo 6th Semester, winner of both 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 Mepfüo (Political Science), Rotila Sangtam (History), Nepe M (Commerce), Pongloi Konyak (Education), Noyingi Z Shitiri– Economics and Keneingunuo Khoubve (English).
The program was chaired by Associate Professor Megovono Usou, HoD, Department of English.
