Nagaland University observes 31st foundation day

DIMAPUR — Nagaland University (NU) celebrated its 31st foundation day-cum-welcome programme of the School of Engineering and Technology (SET) at its Kohima campus on Friday.

The event was chaired by Prof. Lungsang Zeliang, while the welcome address was delivered by Prof. GT Thong, pro vice chancellor, and Prof. VK Vidyarthi, dean of SET, highlighted the school’s journey since 2007 and offered guidance for future challenges.

The chief guest and vice chancellor of NU, Prof. Jagadish K Patnaik, emphasised the importance of unity and strengthening academic departments. He advocated digitalisation of the examination system and encouraged students to excel in UPSC, NPSC and other competitive exams, promising incentives from the university.

Prof. Patnaik also announced the launch of a new 4-year multidisciplinary undergraduate (UG) programme in the upcoming academic session. Additionally, he spoke about the proposal for the establishment of two new engineering departments and nine other departments along with 20 new buildings under HEFA.

An update from the university stated that the Vice Chancellor’s Awards 2024 were presented to outstanding individuals across all campuses including best teacher, best research scholar, best student and best non-teaching staff.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Metsizolie Medoze, deputy registrar.

At the NU headquarters in Lumami, Prof. M Indira Devi, senior professor of Chemistry, delivered the foundation day speech.

Short speeches were also delivered by Prof. Bendang Ao, president of NUTA (L), and Lanuzulu of NUNTSA (L).

Peter Ki, PRO, announced the winners of the NU photography contest 2024 and Dr. I Tovishe Phucho from the department of Chemistry delivered the vote of thanks.

At the School of Agriculture (SAS) in Medziphema, Prof. J Longkumer, associate dean of students’ welfare, delivered the foundation day lecture.

The event was chaired by Prof. L Tongpang Longkumer from the department of Agronomy and featured distribution of certificates to winners of the anti-ragging competition.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by the vice president of NUNTSA (SAS).