UGC – Sponsored National Seminar on
Narrativizing Cultures of the North East : Indigenous to Contemporary
September 3 & 4, 2013 at I&PR Auditorium, Aizawl
Jointly organised by:
Department of English, Govt.T.Romana College
&
Mizoram English Literary Society (MIELS)
Concept Note:
To understand the unique position of the North East India is to understand its rich culture. Despite the apparent homogeneous existence as a singular entity, North East India is a cradle of multi-cultural negotiations expressed variedly in artistic forms including literature. The multitudinous essence of the North East provides an almost inexhaustible fodder for academic deliberation, much of which remains unexplored. Rising from its history of colonialism and an urgent need to create its own space, indigenous voices from the region have been attempting unmitigated assertions of aspects of the North East from a multiplicity of perspectives. With a view to celebrating this oeuvre of literature, the seminar anticipates stimulating dialogues, debates, and illuminating insights arising out of these authentic voices that find their expressions in narratives of the North East.
The following sub themes, apart from others, may be relevant for writing of the seminar papers:
1. Pre and Post colonial praxis
2. Folk lore: oral, written and performance traditions
3. Gender Narratives
4.Ethnic identity and assimilation
5.Faith and Beliefs
6.Contemporary culture
7.Representations in cyber sphere.
Note:
Representations of culture through art forms other than literature are also welcome. Keeping these considerations in mind, the seminar hopes to generate richer understanding of the various facets of the culture in the North East. The seminar is to be organized in collaboration with the Mizoram English Literary Society (MIELS).
Call for Papers: Full papers, typed in MS Word using Times New Roman font size 12 in accordance with MLA format may be submitted in e-form to the email addresses provided latest by August 31, 2013. The selected papers will be published in book form with ISBN number. Selection of papers for presentation and / or publication will be at the discretion of the Organising Committee.
Contact Persons:
Co-ordinator:
Jennifer Lalbiakdiki,
HOD, Dept.of English. 9436141043 (M)/0389-2322342 (O), email :
Asst. Co-ordinators:
Catherine Lalhruaitluangi, 9436141852 email:
Vanlalchami, 9436354857 (M) email:
Members:
Lalrinmawii Tochhawng 9436142118
Dorothy Zonunsangi 9436151724
Mark V. Vanlalrema 9862327204
John C. Lallawmawma 9436144913
The Students' Union successfully organised Freshers' Social Programme on June 21, 2013 (Friday) at Vanapa Hall, Aizawl. 
Pu Lalrinmawia Ralte, MLA & Parliamentary Secretary, graced the function as chief guest and released the 14th Annual College Magazine 'RALTIANG' in the first session. The Programme was chaired by Mr Lalbiakmawia, Vice President, Students' Union and the General Secretary Mr K.Lalhmahruaia gave the annual report of the Union. The Chief Guest, in his speech, encouraged the students to be dedicated in their studies and to read more books. He also advised them to refrain from spending too much time in IT related activities like sending sms and social networking sites. In another speech delivered by the College Principal, the students were inspired to strive for higher achievements so that they would survive in this highly competitive world.
Observation of Green Mizoram Day, 2013:
The College NSS Unit successfully observed ‘Green Mizoram Day’ on June 11, 2013 at the NSS Plantation Site, Sihhmui. The volunteers planted about 50 plants and renovated fencing of the existing plants. About 23 Volunteers and 4 Programme Officers attended the programme.
Mega Camp, 2013:
Three Volunteers from College NSS Unit along with 9 volunteers from different Unit left Aizawl on June 23, 2013 for NSS Mega Camp, 2013 to be held at Bangalore during June 29- July 10, 2013. The names of the volunteers representing our College are –
i) Rebecca LBS Chhungi – Vth Semester
ii) Lalnunziri – Vth Semester
iii) Laldawngliana – Vth Semester
College Level Seminar on ‘Aspects of Mizo Culture and Language in Literature’ Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and Mizoram College Teacher’s Association (MCTA) Government T. Romana College jointly organised One Day College Level Seminar on ‘Aspects of Mizo Culture and Language in Literature’ on August 14, 2012 at the College campus. The Seminar was chaired by Ms Lalrinmawii Tochhawng, Assistant Professor, English Department in which the following faculty members of the same department presented papers.
Mr. Lalengmawia, IAS, the Commissioner of Higher and Technical Education, paid a visit to Govt. T. Romana College on May 13, 2025. The Commissioner was accompanied by some officials from the Secretariat and the Directorate of Higher and Technical Education. A brief meeting was held in the Meeting Hall to extend a warm welcome to the Commissioner and his team. The meeting was chaired by Mr. R. Lalremliana, Vice-Principal of Government T. Romana College, who welcomed the Commissioner and the other officials and provided a brief overview of the College’s history.
6th semester students of the department of Public Administration, Govt T.Romana College attended training on Suntainable Life Skill: Rural Development Schemes at the SIRD&PR Auditorium on 4th April, 2025.
On 14th May 2025, Dept of Political Science, 6th Semester students and Faculties organized Voluntary works in Cleanliness and Beautification of College Campus with a focus to enhance the cleanliness and beautification of the College . Weeding, planting flowers and maintaining existing flowerbeds in different places within the College were done hoping to add vibrancy to the Campus landscape.
The Department of English, Govt. T. Romana College organised ‘Awareness on NEP 2020 for 4th and 6th Semester Parents’ on April 9, 2025. The programme was attended by 42 parents of the 2nd and 4th Semesters NEP students. The primary objective of the programme was to familiarise parents of the NEP students with the key aspects of the National Education Policy 2020, along with the new subject combinations offered under NEP.
The Awareness programme commenced at 1:00 pm. The Chairperson, Dr. Lalrinmawii Tochhawng, Associate Professor, Department of English started the programme with an introduction of the faculty members in the Department of English.
A collaborative meeting of the IQAC Coordinators and Alumni was held on 16.05.2025 at 11:00 A.M at the Meeting Hall, Govt. T. Romana College. The Principal, the IQAC Coordinators and eight Alumni members, including the President and the Alumni Secretary, were present. The Joint meeting aimed to enhance the consolidation and coordination between the IQAC and the Alumni. The meeting was presided over by Dr. Dorothy Zonunsangi, Coordinator, IQAC.
An awareness campaign on HIV/AIDS was held at the college campus by the Red Ribbon Club, Govt T. Romana College, in collaboration with the MSACS on the 5th March, 2025. The Resource Person was the Deputy Director of the Red Ribbon Club, Mrs. Lalneihzeli Sailo. She gave an awareness lecture regarding HIV/AIDS to the students.
