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was given a fellowship by Ashoka Innovators Special Events for the Public, a USA based organization. Thus already in 2002, he had become one of the 250 specially selected social entrepreneurs of InNEW ‘NYISHI’ PRAYER BOOK RELEASED Rt. Rev. Dr. Thomas Katdia for his work with school dropouts. Ashoka thus recognized him as a high caliber entrepreneur by this award into a global Fellowship. trukudiyil, Bishop of the Diocese of Itanagar, released a new Prayer book in ‘Nyishi’ language entitled “ Ao Geda Yab Lamta” (meaning- Way to Heaven) amidst a large gathering of priests, religious and lay people, on 20 July 2016 at Bishop House Itanagar, capital of Arunachal Pradesh. The new prayer book contains the revised Holy Mass, Prayers for various occasions and over 450 Hymns. The prayer book was prepared by Rev. Fr. Sebastian Thuruthiyil SDB, the parish priest of Infant Jesus Church, Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh. DANIEL GANGMEI’S IN HIS EMBRACE Kudos to Br. Jaojian Daniel Gangmei sdb whose musical album In His Embrace was released by Fr. Nestor Guria sdb, Provincial, on 16 July 2016 at DBIDL, Dimapur. The lyrics and melodies of all the 12 songs (My Defender, Precious Love, To See Thee in the Night, We are Here, I Will Rejoice, Roll on Your Smile, Peace, Rock of My Life, You’ve Loved Me & I Sing, I Will Never Let You Down, Such is Your Love, Mother Dear) were composed by Br. Daniel. The accompanying “JEWEL OF INDIA AWARD” FOR FR. THOMAS Fr. K. A. Thomas, sdb, founder-director of Institution for Culture And Rural Development (I-CARD), Jorhat, was awarded the “Jewel of India Gold Medal Award” and a Certificate of Excellence, by the International Inmusic was rendered by Jongma Ungh of JHC Records, Dimapur. The vocalists include Daul Phom, Jaojian Daniel Gangmei, Jentysangla Changkiri, Nzanbeni Yanthan, Temjennula Longkumer and Wangyat Wangsu. Produced by the Salesian Province of Dimapur, In His Embrace is priced at Rs.100, copies of which are available at Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School, Dimapur. stitute of Education and Management (IIEM), New Delhi. The award was presented by Dr. Bhishmanarayan Singh, former Governor of Assam, for his excellent community development services. The award ceremony was held during a seminar on “Education and Socio Economic Development” at the Indian Society of International Law, on 25 July, 2016. On the same occasion, the Indian Solidarity Council, New Delhi, presented Fr. Thomas “Vijay Rattan Gold Medal Award” and a Certificate of Excellence for his outstanding achievements. It is to be noted that Fr. K. A. Thomas, sdb, NAGALAND ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY The Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) on 12 July 2016 passed St. Joseph Catholic University (Nagaland) Bill. The main objective of the University is to provide high quality and industry relevant education in the areas of accounting, financial analysis and management. Parliamentary Secretary for Higher and TechDimapur Links: July - August 2016 /17

nical Education Mr. Deo Nukhu said the University will stress on Business Management, Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Agriculture, Architecture, Law Education, Medical Sciences and related areas approved by the University. Currently the Catholic Church in Nagaland has 125 primary / elementary schools, 57 high schools, 27 higher secondary schools, four degree colleges, one teachers’ training institute, one B. Ed College and one MSW college. The University establishment is taken up by the Daughters of Mary Immaculate and Collaborators, DMI, Foundation, Nagaland. Dimapur Links sincerely thanks and congratulates the Diocese of Kohima and its visionary leader Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil DD for the bold initiative in establishing the Nagaland St. Joseph Catholic University for the benefit of the people of Nagaland and of the entire Northeast India.

KUDOS TO DON BOSCO COLLEGE MARAM Don Bosco College, M a r a m (DBCM) has proved that the awarding of the status of College with Potential for Excellence (CPE) by the UGC in April 2016 was well deserved. In the final results 2016 declared by the Manipur University, DBCM has secured 50 ranks. Subject wise: Pol. Science – 5 ranks (3, 6, 7, 8, and 9); Sociology – 10 (1 – 10); English – 11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 8, and 9); Economics – 8 (1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 9, and 10); Education – 4 (1, 2, 6, and 9); B. Com. – 8 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10); History – 4 (1, 2, 3, and 6). Hearty Congratulations to Dr. Karottupuram Sebastian sdb (Principal), Management, staff and students.

WELL DONE DON BOSCO COLLEGE SALESIAN COLLEGE HAS TWO ITANAGAR NAGALAND TOPPERS D o n In the Nagaland University BA final B o s c o Semester Examination 2016, Salesian College College, of Higher Education, Dimapur, secured two Itanagar of the topmost positions in the said Universi(DB CI), ty. The two state toppers are: (1) Joram Yajo - has done 1st Rank in English Literature, and (2) Robin it again. Adahrü - 1st Rank in Philosophy. Presently In the fithe college appears for three honours papers. nal BA Well done, dear Dr. Policarp Xalxo sdb results 2016, DBCI has secured 26 ranks, most (Principal), Management, staff and students. number of ranks by a single college under the Ragiv Gandhi University (Arunachal Pradesh). Subjectwise: Economics – 3 ranks (5, 6, and 9); English - 5 ranks (1, 2, 4, 6, and 7); Pol. Science – 4 ranks (1, 5, 5, and 9); Sociology - 10 ranks (1, 2, 3, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10) and History - 5 ranks (1, 2, 5, 7, and 10). Hats off to Fr. R. K. Guangdiat Nicholas sdb (Principal), Management, staff and students. 18 / Dimapur Links: July - August 2016