‘We follow the crowd, we join the flow, and we prefer to flow along with the current, not against the current’ Our Reporter Dimapur, June 9 (EMN): President of Naga Council Dimapur (NCD), Etsungmomo Kikon, on Thursday lauded the Commission for Education Diocese of Kohima (CEDOK) for playing a significant role in the educational progress of the state, reaching out even to the remotest and inaccessible areas. He said that the commission has invested considerable human and material resources in education to run the best educational institutions in the state with inclusive policies in the intake of pupils from all sections of society. ‘It is very impressive to observe that the Catholic church does not confine her pastoral mission to prayers, gospel services and sacramental acts but also aims for development and growth of the wholeness of a person physically, mentally and spiritually, which can only be accomplished through discipline and valued education,’ he stated. Etsungm
Our CorrespondentKohima, June 8 (EMN): Nagaland Governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi, on Wednesday lamented lack of employment in the state despite high literacy rate and urged the people to retrospect in order to address it. “As responsible citizens of this state, you are well aware that Nagaland is punching far below its weight. Our high literacy rates are not translating into jobs. Our hard-earned peace is not giving us economic prosperity. Being amongst the best that this state has to offer, you have to ask yourselves what you can do about this,” he said while addressing the felicitation programme of toppers, rank holders and recipients of various Governor’s Awards of High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) and Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (HSSLC) 2022, held in Dr. Imkongliba Ao Hall at Raj Bhavan, Kohima. He told the gathering not to hesitate in incorporating the best practices of other cultures, while at the same time showcasing the values and strengths of one’s own
Eastern Mirror Desk Dimapur, June 5 (EMN): The Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) declared the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) and Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (HSSLC) examination results on May 31. Compared to the last five years’ pass percentage of HSLC, the overall performance dipped to 64.69%, the lowest in six years, according to the board. This year, government schools recorded a pass percentage of 36.62%, while private schools recorded 82.08%. In terms of district-wise performance for government schools, Kohima district with a total of 31 government schools topped the table with a percentage of 57%, followed by Mokokchung at 54% and Peren at 52%. Nagaland’s aspiration district Kiphire with 13 government schools was at the bottom with only 24 students qualifying the HSLC examination out of 301. Noklak with four government schools had only 18 students qualifying the examination. (Refer table 1) In respect of private schools, Kohima district with 70
Our CorrespondentKohima, June 2 (EMN): Kohima unit of the All Nagaland Private Schools Association (ANPSA) on Thursday felicitated a total of 26 toppers from