Seminar on Mizo Literature in Mizoram:
One day College Level Seminar on Mizo Literature is organized at the College campus on December 7, 2011. The Seminar was jointly organised Mizoram College Teachers Association (MCTA) Branch and Internal Quality Assessment Cell(IQAC), Govt. T. Romana College. The following papers were discussed in the seminar :
a) ‘Mizo tawng chungchang leh a tih hausak dan’ by Mrs Lalremmawii, Assistant Professor, Department of Mizo
b) ‘ A Study of Beliefs in Supernatural Beings in Pre-Colonial Mizo Society’ by Ms H. Lalbiakzuali, Assistant Professor & HOD, Department of Mizo
NSS Unit, Govt T. Romana College:
1. The Unit organized Special Camping at South Sabual Village, Mamit District during December 13-17, 2011, constructing Public Waiting Shed. About 18 Students and two
Programme Officers i.e. Dr Malsawmliana and Mr Lalnunzira participated in the programme. Meanwhile, the Unit also organized ‘Awareness campaign on HIV/AIDS’ in the same village in collaboration with South Sabual Branch YMA. Mr Lalnunzira, Programme Officer delivered lecture on HIV/AIDS and the Volunteers distributed pamphlets, calendars on HIV/HIV to the villagers.
2. The Unit also organized Special Camping at Kanan, Aizawl during December 19-23, 2011 and constructed Public Water Shed. Career Awareness Campaign.
Mizoram College Teachers Association (MCTA) Branch of Govt. T. Romana College organized Branch election 
cum Seminar on September 16, 2011 at Mosia Picnic Spot, Sihhmui. The Election was conducted by Mr S. Lalnunpuia, College Librarian as Returning Officer and assisted by two Polling Officers- Mr Zothantluanga, UDC and Mr C. Lalremruata, Library Attendant. The elected Office Bearers of MCTA Branch for the year 2011-2013 are :
President : Mr CVL Tlanhlua, Department of Public Administration
Vice President : Mr H. Lalnunmawia, Department of Economics
Secretary : Dr Malsawmliana, Department of History
Assistant Secretary : Dr Benjamin Ralte, Department of History
Treasurer : Mrs. Rosy Lalrinsangi, Department of Education
Finance Secretary : Mr Lalchhuanmawia, Department of Economics
In the afternoon session, Dr Malsawmliana, Assistant Professor, Department of History presented a paper entitled 'Annual Self-Assessment for the Performance Based Appraisal System (PBAS) with reference to Academic Performance Indicators (API)". The seminar on 'PBAS and API' was chaired by Mr CVL Tlanhlua, Branch President.
The NSS Unit of Govt. T. Romana College has recently organized the following programmes under Regular 
Activities :
‘Motivation Campaign on Voluntary Blood Donation’ was organized on 21.6.2011 at the College Hall and was chaired by Mr Lalhmachhuana, Programme Officer. Dr Lily Chhakchhuak, Medical Officer, Blood Bank, Aizawl Civil Hospital delivered a lecture. She was accompanied by Mrs. Lalmuanpuii, Consultant (Blood Donation), MSACS, Aizawl.
The Unit observed Green Mizoram Day on June 21, 2011 by visiting plantation site at Sihmui. The Programme Officers accompanied by 26 Volunteers has planted trees along the road in addition to the existing trees planted by the Unit.
Voluntary Blood Donation programme was also organized by the Unit at the College Hall on 24.6.2011(Friday) for Aizawl Civil Hospital Blood Bank. In this programme, 71 Volunteers have donated blood out of which 56 
are men while 15 are women.
The Unit organised Awareness campaign on the occasion of ‘International Day Against Drugs Abuse and Illicit Trafficking’ on 27.6.2011at the College Hall. The awareness speech was delivered by Mr Jimmy Lal¬tlanmawia, CHAN Programme Coordinator as a Resource Person. The programme was chaired by Mr Lalchhuanmawia, Programme Officer and attended by students from IIBA and III BA.
Ms Vanlalchami, Programme Officer attended ‘Capacity Building Training Programme on Youth Leadership and Personality Development’ organized by RGNYD in collaboration with NSS Regional Centre, Guwahati and NSS Cell, Tezpur University during 14-16th June, 2011 at Tezpur University, Assam.
The Department of Political Science, Govt. T. Romana College, Aizawl has organized National Seminar on 
‘Politics of Regionalism in North East India’ in collaboration with Mizoram Political Science Association(MPSA) at Aizawl during June 16-17, 2011. The Seminar was funded by University Grants Commission (UGC).
Shri Lalsawta, Hon’ble Minister, Higher & Technical Education, Mizoram graced the inaugural function as Chief Guest. Dr F. Lalhmingsanga, Principal, Govt. T. Romana College delivered a welcome note while Mr Lalsangzela Pachuau, Coordinator and Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science gave a reports at the inaugural session.
Prominent Citizen, Teachers, Scholars and academicians from different parts of the state as well as students of political science attended the seminar. The following were the papers presented in the seminar:
1. Prof Srinibhas Pathy - Key Note address
2. Dr H. Srikanth – ‘United Andhra or Telegana : Politics of Regionalism in Andhra Pradesh’
3. Dr Harendra Sinha-‘ Countering Regionalism in North East India : A study of Development Initiatives’
4. Dr Aloka Sharma – ‘Self Assertive Movement in Assam : A Contextual study in Karbi Anglong District of Assam’
5. Dr T. Lalsangliana – ‘Mizo Ethno-Nationalism : A Paradox of Inclusiveness’
6. Dr JV Hluna –‘ Genesis and Problems of Politics of Regionalism in Nagaland and Mizoram’
7. Mr Lalmalsawma Khiangte – ‘Regionalism and Ethnic Identity : Issues in the electoral politics of Mizoram’
8. Dr Benjamin Ralte-‘ The Formation and role of Eastern India Tribal Union in hill politics of North East India’
9. Ms Ramdinliani- ‘Role of Regional Political parties in Indian Polity’
10. Mr Lalthansanga – ‘Regionalism in India – A perspective’
11. Dr C. Lalhmanmawia –‘Mizo Insurgency vis-a-vis Human Rights’
12. Dr Malsawmliana –‘From Greater Autonomy to the Hill state : with reference to Mizoram’
13. Dr Lalrintluanga –‘Autonomy Movement and Regionalism’
The Department of Mizo, Govt. T. Romana College, in collaboration with Kaphleia Memorial Committee 
organized ‘Kaphleia Memorial Lecture cum Seminar’ on the occasion of the Birth Centenary of Kaphleia (1910-2010), the ‘Father of Mizo Essay’ at the College Seminar Hall on September 24, 2010(Friday). The programme was chaired by Ms H.Lalbiakzuali, HOD, Department of Mizo, Govt. T. Romana College. Dr F. Lalhmingsanga, Principal of the College gave a short welcome speech while Mr Malsawmliana, Secretary, Kaphleia Memorial Committee also gave a brief report of the activities of the Committee.
The first lecture entitled ‘Kaphleia hla te zir chianna (An analytical study of the songs of Kaphleia)’ was delivered by Mr Paul Lalremruata, Assistant Professor, Department of Mizo, Pachhunga University College while the second lecture entitled ‘Kaphleia leh a thuziakte (Kaphleia and his prose works)’ was delivered by Mr Lalrammawia Ngente, Assistant Professor, Department of Mizo, Govt. Johnson College, Aizawl.
The Seminar was attended by teachers and students of Mizo literatures from Govt. T. Romana College and Pachhunga University College, and some of the noted journalists and members of the Kaphleia Memorial Committee as well.
The programme was concluded with the vote of thanks as proposed by Mr A. Lalramnghaka, Assistant Professor, Department of Mizo, Govt. T. Romana College, Aizawl.
Kaphleia(1910-2010), the ‘Father of Mizo Essay’ was born on January 10, 1910 at Thiak village, about 40 kms from Aizawl. After passing Matric(HSLC) from Shillong High School in 1935, he studied Intermediate of Arts(IA) in Scottish Church College, Calcutta. But, unfortunately he suffered Tuberculosis (TB) before completing IA and died on November 13, 1940 at Tachhip village.
His essays ‘Thlirtu (the onlooker)’ was considered the first essay ever written by the Mizo and even his short story(or novels/novelette) entitled ‘Chhingpuii’ was also considered the third among the Mizo. Besides he composed a numbers of songs, articles and essays in Mizo language and even translated English literary works into Mizo.
On July 21, 2010, Dr H.L. Malsawma, Director, Higher & Technical Education Department, Government of Mizoram inaugurated the various UGC Centres established in the College. These Centres include the Computer Learning Centre and Mobile Repairing and Learning Centre under the Career Oriented Programme and several other centres under the 14 merged schemes including the Coaching Centre for Entry into Services, Remedial Coaching Class, Career and Counseling Cell.
Besides these Centres the Director also inaugurated the newly constructed office of the National Service Scheme(NSS), Govt. T.Romana College Unit.
The inauguration function, held at the Faculty Common Room was chaired by the Principal, Dr F. Lalhmingsanga and was graced by Dr H.L. Malsawma as Chief Guest. The Principal introduced the newly appointed Coordinators of the various Centres and Adviser of the Equal Opportunity Cell to the Chief Guest and gave technical reports on the newly established UGC Centres.
These Centres are funded by the University Grants Commission, New Delhi through the grants received under the ‘Career Oriented Programme’ and the ‘Merged Schemes.
With the emerging globalisation of education and economy, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has also reshaped its policies and programmes to make them more relevant and career-oriented with focus on quality and excellence. In such endeavor the UGC has selected Govt. T.Romana College to establish a new centre for learning mobile phone service and repairing from the academic session 2010-2011.
The Centre will offer a six months Certificate Course in Mobile Phone Service and Repairing. The Course Syllabus, as per guidelines of the UGC, is prepared keeping in view the subject specific academic needs and market requirements, with the help of the subject experts. The Course Syllabus has been submitted to the College Development Council (CDC) and is presently awaiting approval from the Academic Council of the Mizoram University. The institution has appointed Mr C.V.L. Tlanhlua, Lecturer, Department of Public Administration to be the Coordinator of the new Centre.
The Objective of the Centre is to introduce Mobile Phone related career through market-oriented, skill enhancing add-on courses that have utility for job, self-employment and empowerment of the students. At the end of three years, the students will be equipped with a Certificate/Diploma/Advanced diploma in Mobile Phone repairing as an add-on orientation course along with the conventional degree.
After completing the course the students will learn :
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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