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5th Junior Boys National Boxing Championship 2023 Commences in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh, Colleges, Itanagar DBC, News, Sports

Itanagar, 9 July 2023: The grand opening ceremony of the 5th Junior Boys National Boxing Championship 2023 commenced today at Don Bosco College Jollang in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. The event was graced by the presence of esteemed guests, including Shri Pema Khandu, the Hon’ble Chief Minister; Shri Mama Natung, the Hon’ble Minister of Sports & Youth Affairs; Shri Taba Tedir, the Hon’ble Minister of Education; Shri Hemanta Kumar Kalita, Secretary General of the Boxing Federation of India, along with other dignitaries, participants, coaches, and invitees.The Championship, organized by the Boxing Federation of India, is on in Don Bosco College, Itanagar

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DIMAPUR PROVINCE COLLEGES EMBRACE WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY WITH INNOVATIVE CELEBRATIONS

Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Colleges, Dimapur Salesian College, Itanagar DBC, Kohima DBC, Manipur, Maram DBC, Nagaland

Dimapur: 5 June 2023: Colleges under the Salesian Province in Dimapur Province joined the global celebration of World Environment Day, organizing various activities to promote environmental awareness and sustainability. Despite being on holiday, the colleges came up with innovative ways to mark the occasion, fostering a sense of responsibility towards the environment among students. Kohima Don Bosco College demonstrated its commitment to environmental conservation by organizing insightful seminars. The college aimed to educate students about pressing environmental issues, such as climate change, pollution, and sustainable practices. The seminars provided a platform for students to engage in discussions and brainstorm potential solutions,

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Jubilation as Rev. Fr. Benny Varghese Edathattel Appointed as the Second Bishop of Itanagar

Arunachal Pradesh, Church, Diocese, Nagaland, News

Itanagar, 30 June 30, 2023 – The announcement of Rev. Fr. Benny Varghese Edathattel’s appointment as the second Bishop of Itanagar by His Holiness, Pope Francis, has sparked jubilation in Itanagar, Kohima, and other places. The news was made known in Rome on 29 June, 2023, at 15:30 hours Indian time on the feast day Sts Peter and Paul. Fr. Benny Varghese’s appointment follows the resignation of Bishop John Thomas Kattrukudiyil upon reaching the age of 75. The Catholic community in Itanagar and Kohima eagerly awaits the leadership of their new shepherd. Fr. Benny Varghese was born on 22 April

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FATHERS’ DAY CELEBRATIONS ENTHRALL RAJANAGAR PARISH WITH MASS AND ANIMATIONS

Arunachal Pradesh, Houses, Rajanagar DB

Rajanagar, 18 June 2023: The Fathers’ Day celebration at Rajanagar was a resounding success as the FMA, Vedruna, and SMI Sisters took charge of animating the fathers of the Parish. The event, which took place from 10 am to 1 pm, saw the participation of 289 members. The highlight of the day was the Holy Eucharist celebrated by Fr. Anto Tharakan SDB, the Rector of Don Bosco Bordumsa. Fr Rajesh Lakra SDB, the parish reported in the WhatsApp group of the Province the events that took place at Rajanagar in connection with today’s celebration. He ensured that the event was

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5TH JUNIOR BOYS NATIONAL BOXING CHAMPIONSHIP TO BE HOSTED BY DON BOSCO COLLEGE ITANAGAR

Arunachal Pradesh, Competitions, Itanagar DBC, Youth

Itanagar 9 June 2023: The 5th Junior Boys National Boxing Championship, organized by the Boxing Federation of India, is all set to take place from 8th to 14th July 2023. The prestigious event will be hosted by the Arunachal Pradesh Boxing Federation, with co-hosting support from Don Bosco College Itanagar.The Championship will witness the participation of talented young boxers from across the country, competing in various weight categories, including 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 57, 60, 63, 66, 70, 75, 80, and 80+ kilograms. The tournament is expected to draw over 600 boxers, coaches, managers, and officials, who will be accommodated

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