Author: IND SDB

On 15th September, the students of Salesian College of Higher Education, Dimapur, engaged in a thought-provoking talk and interaction with a team of scientists from the Zoological Survey of India, under the ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Govt. of India, led by Dr. Suresh Chandra, Dr. Santosh Kumar, and Dr. Kubendran. This event focused on the significant topic of biodiversity hotspots or biogeographic zones in India and the changes due to climatic change in the last few decades. Dr. Chandra highlighted the ten biodiversity divisions in India, emphasizing the crucial centers for study in Northeast India, such as

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Don Bosco College (Autonomous), Maram has made history by receiving the Manipur State Award for Educational Excellence 2025 for the fourth consecutive year, a remarkable feat achieved during the State Level Teachers’ Day Celebration held at the City Convention Centre, Palace Compound. The award was presented by Dr. Puneet Kumar Goel, IAS, Chief Secretary of the Government of Manipur, who served as the Chief Guest at the ceremony jointly organized by the Department of Education (Schools), Higher and Technical Education, SCERT, and Adult Education, Government of Manipur. This marks the fourth consecutive time Don Bosco College Maram has received this

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On the 22nd and 23rd of August 2025, Don Bosco College Kohima hosted the trimonthly recollection for the practical trainees and student brothers from the Manipur and Nagaland region. Eighteen brothers were present for the recollection—ten practical trainees and eight student brothers. The recollection was animated by Rev. Fr Vice Provincial and centered around the theme: “Instructions for Practical Trainees.”The sessions focused on the importance of understanding the ‘Salesian Charismatic Identity’, under which several fundamental principles were discussed: Salesian Presence, the Practice of the Preventive System, Practices of Piety, Safeguarding Young People, and Seeking Spiritual Guidance. Fr Vice Provincial also

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The North-East Zonal Salesian Youth Ministry (SYM) Leaders and Animators Formation (LAF) programme was formally inaugurated this morning at Don Bosco Institute of Development and Leadership (DBIdl), Dimapur. The two-day event brings together 75 vibrant youth leaders from the three Salesian Provinces of North-East India—Dimapur, Guwahati, and Shillong—marking a collaborative step forward in strengthening youth ministry in the region. The programme began with the Holy Mass at 7:00 AM, presided over by Rev. Fr. Joseph Pampackal, Provincial of Dimapur. In his homily, Fr. Pampackal reminded the participants of Don Bosco’s dream for the young and encouraged them to carry that

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Dimapur, June 25, 2025 — A large number of aspiring job seekers gathered today at the Salesian College of Higher Secondary Education, Dimapur, for the one-day Job Fair 2025. The event was organized by the Integrated Development Association (AIDA) and the Don Bosco Job Placement Network, in collaboration with the Salesian College of Higher Secondary Education, District Employment Exchange, NCSC for Differently Abled, Dimapur. There were around 150 candidates who registered and 90 were shortlisted. The special guest, Shri Abdu Saleem TK, Head of Office and Rehabilitation Officer NCSC, Dimapur, addressed the gathering, emphasizing on garnering skills for employability and

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Thirty-eight Salesian Clerics renewed their vows at Salesian College Dimapur, with Rev. Fr. Joseph Pampackal SDB, Provincial of the Salesian Province of Dimapur, as the main celebrant of the Holy Eucharist. The ceremony brought together brothers from three Salesian provinces: 6 from the Salesian Province of Guwahati, 5 from Shillong Province, and 27 from Dimapur Province.The renewal of vows marks an important commitment for the Clerics as they continue their mission of service to the young and the poor under the footsteps of Don Bosco.

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“Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you; before you were born, I dedicated you; a prophet to the nations, I appointed you.” (Jeremiah 1:5) On 24th May 2025, the novices of the Emmaus Salesian Novitiate from the Provinces of Dimapur and Guwahati made their First Religious Profession under the guidance of the Novice Master, Rev. Fr. V.A. Thomas SDB, and the formation team.The celebration, which coincided with the Feast of Mary Help of Christians, was held at St. Maria Goretti Church, Sechu-Zubza, at 9:30 AM. The Holy Eucharist was presided over by Rev. Fr. Joseph Pampackal SDB,

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