3T Newsletter | May – June 2022

The Department of Education, Tetso College organized a department picnic for its students and teachers on 2nd April 2022 at Zutovi Village.

The Tetso Sports Club organized an Inter-College Volleyball Friendly Match between St. Joseph University and Tetso College for both boys and girls on 1st April, 2022 in the College premises. Tetso Girls Team won while St. Joseph University beat Tetso Boys Team, after a tough competition.

Tetso College NCC participated in the nationwide campaign ‘Puneet Sagar Abhiyaan’ on 4th April 2022 by cleaning the banks of Chathe River, 4th Mile area, Dimapur.

Puneet Sagar Abhiyan is a nationwide campaign to highlight the importance of cleanliness of rivers, lakes, water bodies and sea beaches. Various handmade posters were carried for the public with messages for keeping the water bodies clean and recycling of plastic waste.

Altogether, 44 cadets of the college unit participated in the campaign.

We are proud to announce the winners from our College at Estribos 2022 – a first national level technical symposium organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, The Institution of Engineers (India) on 5th April 2022 at St. Joseph University.

Ashila A., BCom 2nd Semester, secured 2nd position in the Poster Competition. Ajungla Ozukum, Liyingbeni Lotha, Alumdi Sangtam (BA 2nd Semesters) and Allen Kath (BCA 2nd Semester) secured 2nd position in the Treasure Hunt Competition.

On account of World Health Day, the Tetso RRC Unit in collaboration with CIHSR, Dimapur organised an Awareness Programme on blood donation on 7th April 2022. The resource persons for the event were Dr. Nounechutuo Miachieo (M.D. Consultant Pathologist, CIHSR, Dimapur), Gaikhonlunpou (Technical Supervisor, Blood Centre) and Arhomo C Ngullie (Social Worker/PRO, Blood Centre).

While disseminating information on the advantages of donating blood, the resource persons collectively shared that donating blood doesn’t just benefit recipients but also donors. It also reduces stress and improves your emotional well-being and physical health, they stated.

A Career Guidance Seminar was organized by Placement Cell, Tetso College in collaboration with Kaziranga University, Assam on 8th April 2022 for BA 6th Semester students in the Auditorium. The resource speaker for the session was Dr. Manvinder Singh Pahwa, Professor & Dean, School of Business, Kaziranga University.

The Department of Computer Science, Tetso College held a webinar titled ‘Data Structure’ with resource person Shanchamo Yanthan, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Information Technology, Nagaland University on 23rd April 2022.

About the Resource Person: Shanchamo Yanthan did his B.Tech (CSE) from Mumbai University, M.Tech (CSE) from IIT Guwahati and PhD (Pursuing) from NIT, Nagaland. He has more than 15 years of teaching and industry experience, and is currently working as an Assistant Professor with the Dept. of Information Technology, Nagaland University. Mr. Yanthan is a dynamic person, he has completed various projects for Nagaland University and published papers in reputed journals and conferences. His research area includes computer networks, internet technologies and web services security.

The first Music festival of Tetso College – Pow-woW Music Fest 2022 was organized by Music Club, Tetso College on 9th April 2022 featuring Abdon Mech along with Anonymous Jamir and honoured guest Nise Meruno. Other performances included Chathavi Vupru, Call of Sublime, The Orphics, Suthilu Nyekha, Nungsangtemjen Longkumer, Tsiawavi Nyuwi, Vika, Vidilhouno, & Hamshen, Nzanthung Y Ngullie, Phongwang W Konyak, Khrietsonuo Rio, and Pechyesinlo Kemp.

The event was held to help raise funds towards the completion of our New Auditorium.

An Inter College Basketball Friendly Match (Boys & Girls) was organised with Unity College by the Tetso Sports Club on 11th April, 2022 at the College premises.

Tetso won the boys match with a scoreline 49-42. However, we lost the girls match with the scores of 29-27.

The Department of Political Science, Tetso College organized “Tetso Youth Parliament” (modelled on the Indian Parliament), a platform for the students to test their verbal skills as they debated and discussed the most important, relevant and challenging national matters on 12th April 2022.

The motion for the event was “Indian democracy has been on a downslide over the past few years.”

A total of 26 students participated out of which N Phewang Konyak of MA Political Science 4th Semester and Kezhavikho Lhoushe of BA 2nd Semester were awarded the Best Parliamentarian Speakers.

The Oratory and Drama Cub, Tetso College organized an Extempore Speech Competition and Drama performances on 13th April, 2022.

The objectives of this activity were to encourage students for public speaking skills and artistic performance, to develop skills of critical thinking and the art of improvisation, and to articulate one’s thoughts and ideas artistically.

In an effort to observe one’s culture and tradition, identity and heritage, Tetso College has set aside the second Wednesday of every month as a day for wearing traditional attire or a touch of tradition along with the College uniform.

26 students from BBA 6th Semester along with 3 teachers of Management, Ms. Asani, Ms. Payal and Mr. Prasenjit went for an Excursion Trip from 14th April 2022 to 17th April 2022. They visited Shillong and Cherrapunji‎.

Prof. Shobana Chelliah, Distinguished Research Professor and Associate Dean (Fullbright-Nehru Fellow, 2022), Department of Linguistics, University of North Texas & Director, Computational Resource for South Asian Languages (CoRSAL) presented a Special Lecture on ‘Importance of Language Documentation and Funding Opportunities for Endangered Languages’ on 20th April 2022 at Tetso College.

The lecture touched upon the way forward to preserve our languages through the documentation, description and archiving of our languages, including funding and archiving opportunities. Documentation is a step towards the revitalization and maintenance of such endangered languages, she added.

A session on the topic ‘Place of Research in Career and Professional Development’ was held on 22nd April 2022 by the Department of Education, Tetso College with resource person Dr M Rajendra Nath Babu, Assistant Professor, Department of Teacher Education, Nagaland University, Meriema Campus.

The session focused on the significant impact of an effective research study by following the correct steps and procedures of a research during the course of study in future. It also helped the students to understand and get familiarized with the concept of research and acquainted them with the knowledge of research methodology.

The Department of Economics, Tetso College held a Debate Competition on the topic “Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition Act 1989: A Boon or A Bane” on 22nd April.

Concept Note: NLTP Act has always occupied the gray area since its inception. Today it stands at a point of contradiction in all spheres, be it on grounds of morality, economy, individual & community rights, legitimacy, implementations of its goals and objectives, health aspects and the debate still goes on and on. Tetso students sought to bring up this gray area of NLTP to Black & White.

The winners were Ngukalu Zhimo, BA 6th Semester, History Honours and Noksangmenla Jamir, BA 4th Semester, English Honours respectively.

The Department of Sociology, Tetso College organized a Web Talk on the topic ‘Environmental Sociology’ with guest speaker Prof. Chandan Kumar Sharma, Tezpur University on 25th April 2022.

Abstract: Human society and the environment are entities which influence and shape the existence of each other. In modern society, climate change and ecological crises have become major areas of global concern. Human society is now threatened of its very existence by their impact, on the extreme; while communities, cultures, and livelihoods have been experiencing adverse effects of environmental change. It has thus become pertinent more than ever, to create awareness and to understand the intricate relation and delicate balance between the environment and society at all levels.

About the Speaker: Chandan Kumar Sharma is a Professor of Sociology at Tezpur University, Assam. He did his B.A. from Cotton College, Guwahati and M.A., M.Phil. and PhD from Delhi School of Economics, Delhi. His areas of research interest include development, urbanization, environment, migration, identity politics, agrarian change, and society and culture of northeast India. He has published widely on these issues in both academic as well as popular fora. In 2008, Professor Sharma has been a Charles Wallace Visiting Fellow to the School of History and Anthropology, Queen’s University, Belfast, United Kingdom. He has also been a Visiting Fellow at several Indian universities including the Centre for Advanced Study in Sociology, Delhi School of Economics (2014), and the Centre for Advanced Study in the School of Social Systems, Jawaharlal Nehru University (2015). Professor Sharma is also the founder and Editor of Explorations, the e-journal of the Indian Sociological Society.

A Coffee Evening was presented by Yi Tetso in collaboration with Art Club & Dance Club on the theme ‘Empowered to Discovered’ on 22nd April 2022.

Tetso Sports Club organised a Basketball Friendly Match on 22nd April, 2022 for boys between Tetso College and SASRD, Medziphema at the College premises. Tetso with their remarkable performance won the match with a scoreline of 70- 36.

The English Department students (BA VI Sem & MA IV Sem) went for a picnic along with four faculties, Dr. Rosy Tep, Kevibeinuo, Hawaibam Loiyumba and Manngai on 23rd April, 2022 at T. L. Angami Park.

An Essay Writing Competition on the topic “Constitutional Safeguards for Minorities and SC/ST: A Critical Analysis” on 29th April 2022, was organized by Minority Cell in collaboration with SC/ST Cell, Tetso College.

The essay writing competition was initiated with the purpose to acknowledge the presence of different minorities and SC/ST communities in Tetso College. It aimed at empowering the minorities and SC/ST students to know their identity, their constitutional rights and encourage them how to use these provisions to their advantage. The fundamental objective of the essay was to let these Communities know that they have a “VOICE” which they can raise in many ways, one of which is the essay writing competition. It was an effort to spread awareness on the various provisions provided to them by the Constitution of India mainly stressing on educational programmes and schemes available for their welfare and for the development of their careers.

The winners were 1st Position – Kezhavikho Lhoushe of BA 4th Semester, Political Science Honours. 2nd Position – Jungbennaro of BA 4th Semester, Political Science Honours.

This competition organized by the Department of Commerce and Management, Tetso College aimed to offer students a platform to unleash their potential and bring out the innovativeness in them. The main objective of NOVUS was to foster the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation and instill the practicalities of setting up a business amongst the students. This event provided them an opportunity to present their ideas and develop their business acumen.

The winners were 1st – Awen Chulem and Senih M (ShoeMart) of BBA 6th Semester. Runners-up – Sukhdev Das, Suraj Kumar Thakur, Priyanka Chetri, C. Denau Phom, and Iziedile Ngia (Repairhut) of BCom 4th Semester.

We are happy to announce the toppers of Class 11 Promotion Exam 2022.

1st Rank: Kehinye Seb – 92.4%, 2nd Rank: Verilu Zuo – 80.8%, 3rd Rank: Sentinaro Walling – 78.6%

Congratulations to the toppers and all those who have been promoted to Class 12!

A get-together cum farewell was organized by the Department of Sociology, Tetso College for 6th Semester Sociology Honours students on 30th April 2022.

Tetso NCC Unit visited Dzuleke for a time of farewell picnic and camping on 30th April – 1st May 2022.

The Tetso Motorcycle Club successfully conducted an adventure ride to Doyapur on 30th April 2022 where an election for a new Executive Committee was held.

Outgoing Executive:

President – Vikibe Tsakhalu

Vice President – Vin K

Secretary General – Imsuwati Longkumer

New Executive:

President – Tongpokjang Longchari

Vice President – Benisha R. Jishing

Secretary General – Imsujungba Longkumer

A two-day workshop on UGC-NET was organised by the Department of English & Political Science, Tetso College for PG students on 4th & 5th May 2022. This workshop was aimed at PG students preparing for UGC NET emphasising on ‘what’ & ‘how’ to start for a strategic preparation, mentored by NET/JRF qualifiers.

Tetso College Evangelical Union successfully conducted its Evangelistic Camp from 29th April – 1st May 2022 based on the theme “Alive in Christ” ~ Galatians 2:20 with Mr. Moatoshi Imsong (UESI-NL State Secretary) as the main speaker and Mr. Edward K. Mariizii (UESI-NL Staff Dimapur), Dr. Ahokhe Shikhu (Kohima EGF), Mrs. Themmungla Raman Longkumer (Clinical Psychologist), Mr. LE Matthew (UESI-NL Staff Kohima) as Resource Persons.

Overall, 96 people in total attended the camp (campers, speaker and resource persons). During the 3 day camp, campers were divided into 6 groups: Acapella, David, Shepherd’s Tree, Matthew, Hieros, and Faith with a view to let each camper be active and learn more.

Congratulations to Niboto Achumi of BCom 2nd Semester representing Tetso College for attaining 2nd Position in Arm Wrestling Competition as part of EKARIKTHIN 2022 at NIT Nagaland!

Tetso Unit NSS member T Alisa Konyak of BA 6th Semester was among the selected few from Nagaland to participate in the National Integration Camp (Govt. of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports) held at Assam University, Silchar from 26th April to 2nd May 2022.

With the closing of this semester, the Tetso NSS & RRC elected its new student leaders to carry on the club’s responsibilities.

Outgoing student leaders:

Thujongoto Lohe (BA 6th Semester)

Ashalo Seb (BA 6th Semester)

Present student leaders:

Kitymenla Jamir (BA 4th Semester)

Inreusile Irangbe (BA 4th Semester)

New student leaders:

Kevisetono Nakhro (BCA 2nd Semester)

Ekonbeni M Shitere (BA 2nd Semester)

Besides being crowned the winning title, she also won two subtitles – Miss Best Ramp Walk and Best Ethnic Wear on 4th May held at NIT Nagaland. Congratulations!

Farewell Programme for MA Political Science 4th Semester held.

A joint Orientation Programme for the PG Level Political Science with the Faculty & Students of Tetso College & Unity College, Dimapur was held on 20th May 2022 with Prof. John Sema, Professor of Political Science, Nagaland University, Lumami.

Kivinoto A. Achumi (BBA – Bachelor of Business Administration) Class of 2022 has been selected to join IIM (Indian Institute of Management) Jammu for MBA (HA & HM)!

Congratulations to him and continue to strive for excellence!

Dorela Jangu 6th Rank HSSLC (Arts) 2022 from Mezhur Higher Secondary School joins our BA Linguistics Programme. Neilanuo Metsie-o 8th Rank HSSLC (Arts) 2022 from Mezhur Higher Secondary School joins our BA Psychology Programme.

Congratulations on your achievements and welcome to Tetso College!

Recipients of Dr. P. S. Lorin Financial Aid Scholarship

1. Aliho Chophi (Christian Hr. Sec. School, Dimapur)
2. Gaisinmei Pamei (Little Star Hr. Sec. School, Dimapur)
3. Eyilobeni kikon (Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School, Wokha)
4. Yenjano Y Ovung (Tetso College Chümoukedima)
5. Bwenyele Kent (Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Tseminyu)
6. Kenyugi Kent (Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Tseminyu)
7. Thechano C Murry (DBHSS, Wokha)
8. Piokali Swu (St. Paul HSS, Dimapur)
9. Meyisen Kichu (St. Joseph’s HSS, Chumukedima)
10. Lina Zhimo (Woodland HSS, Zunheboto)
11. Therali Rebecca S Ezung (DBHSS, Wokha)
12. Ashalo Tep (Christian HSS, Dimapur)
13. Avika Kiho (Model HSS, Kohima)
14. Sundaytoli Yeptho (Unity Christian HSS, Dimapur)
15. Isaiah Teron (Unity Christian HSS, Dimapur)
16. Viluto Shohe (Unity Christian HSS, Dimapur)
17. Kakivi Sumi (Carmel HSS, Dimapur)
18. Ilito Achumi (Unity Christian HSS, Dimapur)
19. Hengwale Seb (DBHSS, Dimapur)
20. Imsuienla Jamir (Jubilee Memorial School, Mokokchung)
21. Lika H Yeptho (Greenwood School, Dimapur)
22. Vilika Assumi (Daeshin Academy, Diphupar)
23. Awele Tsuha (Vision Home HSS, Dimapur)

Recipient of Governor’s Dr. T. Ao Scholarship

1. Sentitoshi Jamir of BBA VI Semester (Tetso College, Chümoukedima)
2. Dzuziengunuo Linyii of BA II Semester (Tetso College, Chümoukedima)

Tetso Excellence Scholarship

1. Dorela Jangru, Mezhur Hr. Sec. School, Kohima (6th Rank, HSSLC 2022 Arts)
2. Neilanuo Metsie-o, 8th Rank HSSLC 2022 Arts, Mezhur Hr. Sec. School

Tetso HSSLC Topper Scholarship

1. Yenjano Y Ovung (Tetso College, Chümoukedima)

Tetso CRBC Scholarship

1. Rügozeno Kent (Greenwood School, Dimapur)
2. Tihanglo Apon (A.G. School, Tseminyu)

The Tetso NCC, Tetso NSS, and Tetso Yi jointly organized a Yoga Session to celebrate the International Day of Yoga on 21st June 2022 at 6:30 am in the college premises. With Yoga Instructor, Dr. Chandra Moni Bhattarai, Asst. Professor, Department of Political Science who has been practicing Yoga for 9 years, a total of 27 students and 4 staff participated in the session under the theme ‘Yoga For Humanity’.

A Career Orientation was conducted by North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd (NEDFi) on ‘Advancing North East’, a digital initiative ideated by the North Eastern Council (NEC), Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) on 23rd June 2022 for students of Tetso College. The portal is a One Stop Solution primarily focusing on career and livelihood of the youths of the North Eastern Region & aims to facilitate informed career decision by the students, job seekers and entrepreneurs of the North Eastern region and improve their competitiveness at national and global level.

Nangshiba Longkumer, Asst. Professor, Mathematics bagged the first prize in the Official category (600 meters race) of the “Run” commemorating the Olympic Day on 25th June 2022 at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima on the theme “Together for a Peaceful World” organised by the Nagaland Olympic Association.

Members of Pelo Boys Home and Sinle Girls Home participated in a social work organized at New DC Office, Chümoukedima on the morning of 27th June 2022.

The Sovima HSMC, Under Nagaland Health Project, Govt. of Nagaland organized a Blood Donation Camp on 29th June 2022 at the Sovima Health & Wellness Centre, Sovima Village. Guided by the Tetso NSS & Red Ribbon Club, 20 students from Tetso College registered and voluntarily donated their blood. We acknowledge and appreciate all the students who donated their blood for a good cause.

Our rank holders this year are:

Akhumla Sangtam, Gold Medalist, BBA, CGPA 6.62

Sushma Biswakarma, 2nd Rank, BCom Accounting & Finance, CGPA 6.92

Sungjemlila Longkumer, 2nd Rank, Sociology, CGPA 6.77

Congratulations to all our students who have cleared the UG Final Semester Examination 2022 held under Nagaland University with flying colours!