State Level Seminar on Mizo History
On July 16, 2009 Govt. T.Romana College organized a One-Day State Level Seminar on 'Society, Economy and Political History of the Mizo' at I&PR Auditorium, Aizawl, Mizoram in collaboration with Mizo History Association. The Seminar was fully funded by the University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi. The Department of History of the College took the initiative in organizing this seminar. The Seminar, inaugurated by Shri Lalsawta, Hon'ble Minister i/c Higher & Technical Education, Mizoram, was attended by historians, academicians, teachers, journalist and students coming from different parts of the State.
The Coordinator of the Seminar was Dr Benjamin Ralte, Lecturer, Department of History and Asst. Coordinator was Mr Malsawmliana, Lecturer, Department of History, Govt. T. Romana College.
The titles of the paper read in the seminar were as follows:
1. 'Origin of Chieftainship in early Mizo society based on tradition and myth' - Dr Sangkima, Principal, Govt. Aizawl West College, Aizawl.
2. 'An attempt to reconstruct the background of Lal sawi in the Mizo History '
- Lalrinnunga Hmar, Research Scholar, Department of History, NEHU
- Dr Vanlalruata Rengsi, Associate Professor, Dept. of History, NEHU, Shillong
3. 'Chiefs in the Lushai Hills district'
- Dr C. Lalthlengliana, Reader, Department of History,
Govt. Aizawl West College, Aizawl
4. 'The early Mizo Trade: With special reference to Tlabung (Demagiri) frontier Bazar'
- Dr J. Zorema, Reader, Department of History,
Govt. J. Buana College, Lunglei
5. Orality to Literacy: Its impact on colonial Mizoram
- Rohmingmawii, Assistant Professor, Department of History,
Pachhunga University College, Aizawl
6. 'Mizoram : Socio-political consequences of the economic changes (1870-1947)'
- Dr Lalngurliana Sailo, Assistant Professor, Department of History, Mizoram University
7. 'Church : The primary agent of change in Mizo society'
- Dr Samuel VL Thlanga, Lecturer
Department of History, Govt. Aizawl West College, Aizawl.
8. 'Historical sketch of Mizo Re-Unification attempts'
- Dr Paul B. Chonzik, Lecturer
Department of History, Govt. Aizawl North College
9. 'Media and Politics : A study of the role of press in Mizoram'
- Lallianchhunga, Assistant Professor
Department of Political Science, Mizoram University
PROGRAMME
9:30 - 10:00 A.M. | Registration |
10:00 - 11:00 A.M. | Inaugural Function |
Chairman | Dr Benjamin Ralte, Coodinator |
Welcome Speech | Dr F.Lalhmingsanga, Principal, Govt. T.Romana College |
Keynote Address | Dr Sangkima, Secretary, Mizo History Association |
Inaugural Speech | Shri Lalsawta, Hon'ble Minister, H&TE, etc. |
Vote of Thanks | Mr C.Laldinsanga, Head Deptt. of Sociology |
11:00 - 11:30 A.M. : TEA BREAK
30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. : FIRST TECHNICAL SESSION
Chairman : Prof. Darchhawna, President, Mizo History Association
Paper Presentation :
DISCUSSIONS
1:00 - 1:30 P.M. : LUNCH BREAK
1:30 - 4:00 P.M. : SECOND TECHNICAL SESSION
Chairman : Dr JV Hluna, Vice-President, Mizo History Association
Paper Presentation:
DISCUSSIONS
Vote of Thanks : Mr Malsawmliana, Asst. Coordinator
Rapporteurs:
The Students' Union of T.Romana College organised Freshers' Social 2009 at Archives Hall , Babutlang on July 14. The function was graced by the Chief Guest Mr Lalrinmawia, IFS, Environment and Forest Department, the Principal Dr F.Lalhmingsanga and several members of the teaching staff. In his speech the Chief Guest addressed the students encouraging them to have positive outlook in their students' life and to emulate him. The Chief Guest further spoke about Global Warming and Climate Change, calling the students to be aware of these environmental concerns. The Chief Guest also presented the Lilipuii Award, Tlangchuhthanga Award, R.Kapenga Award and L.Biakchhungi Award to outstanding students for their achievement in the last University Examination.
The Principal Dr F.Lalhmingsanga, in his speech, addressed the fresh students to remember and stick to their responsibilities of learning. He welcomed the new students and told them to feel at home in the College. The Second Session started from 1:00 P.M. with much entertainment.
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