Don Bosco College, Golaghat, celebrated the dedication and leadership of its National Cadet Corps members with the NCC Rank Distribution Ceremony, recognizing 20 outstanding cadets—11 girls and nine boys—from the 74th Assam Girls (I) Company NCC and the 12 Assam Battalion NCC.

A vibrant spirit of faith, leadership, and service filled St. Theresa Parish, Golaghat, as nearly 400 young people from 34 villages participated in a two-day Youth Faith Enrichment Programme, held from July 19 to 20. Anchored in the powerful theme "Daring to Dream, Building the Future: Called to Holiness and Service," the event inspired youth to deepen their faith and step into roles of responsibility within their communities.

The Regional Meeting of Social Experience and Salesian Youth Movement (SYM) Coordinators of South Asia convened at the Don Bosco Institute for Development and Leadership (DBIDL), Dimapur, on June 27–28, gathering youth ministry leaders from across the region for two days of reflection, collaboration, and planning.

The Salesian College of Higher Secondary Education, Dimapur, turned into a vibrant hub of opportunity and ambition during the one-day Job Fair 2025, organized collaboratively by the Integrated Development Association (AIDA), Don Bosco Job Placement Network, District Employment Exchange, and the NCSC for Differently Abled.

Bosco College of Teacher Education (BCTE), Dimapur, has secured a B++ Grade in its first accreditation cycle by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.86. The B++ grade underscores BCTE’s commitment to academic excellence and continuous development.

On December 17, the Catholic Church and the Salesian Congregation marked a historic moment as Father Wangbo George Wangsu, the first Salesian priest from Arunachal Pradesh, was ordained at St. Joseph Parish Mintong, by Rev. Bishop George Palliparambil, SDB, DD, the Bishop of Miao Diocese. Father Wangbo George Wangsu, belonging to the Wancho Tribe, is a testimony to the enduring missionary efforts in the region. Father Wangsu was ordained in the presence of Auxiliary Bishop Denis Panipitchai SDB and a host of Salesians, clergy, religious sisters, and faithful from across the region. Father George Wangsu is the eldest of seven siblings of Mr. Banwang and Mrs Banchoi Wangsu.

A joint meeting bringing together Economers, Directors of Province Development Offices, and Directors of Mission Offices of South Asia was held from November 30 to December 3. This collaboration marked a significant step in strategic organizational planning and mission initiatives. The discussions centered around two essential documents issued by the General Councillor for Missions and the Economer General in Rome: Guidelines and Orientations for the Mission Office and Province Development Office (PDO) as Research & Development Office of the Province: Integrating Mastery & Mystery. These guidelines align mission-driven projects with innovative research and development efforts, fostering impactful and sustainable operations across the provinces.

The Global Coordinator of Salesian Higher Education International Rome and the former Principal of Salesian College Siliguri and Sonada, Father Dr. George Thadathil, SDB, visited the Salesian Province of Dimapur from November 21 to 27. His visit was marked by workshops and faculty development programs conducted across several regional colleges, fostering innovative research, enhancing teaching methodologies, and promoting constitutional values.

The annual gathering of young people from various oratory centers, parishes, and church units in Nagaland and Assam took place on November 3 at Salesian College, Dimapur, on the theme ‘Eucharist the way to Heaven,’ based on the Cyber Apostle, Bl. Carlo Acutis. Organized to deepen faith, strengthen community ties, and celebrate cultural heritage, the event drew approximately 500 participants. Brothers from the Salesian College community engaged these young individuals for a day of spiritual renewal, personal growth, and joyous celebration.

Don Bosco Higher Secondary School (DBHSS) Dimapur came alive from 24th to 26th October, as students from across Nagaland gathered for the All Don Bosco Schools Nagaland Meet 2024. The three-day event, centered around the theme of Students for Change, showcased a dynamic blend of athletic prowess, cultural heritage, and academic excellence.

The Bible Camp for Children 2024, themed Hello Jesus, concluded successfully at Mary Immaculate Parish, Chingmeirong, Manipur, after a four-day event held from October 10 to 13. The camp attracted 517 students and 55 volunteers across the parish and surrounding areas, offering a unique blend of spiritual learning and interactive activities. The sessions covered topics such as the significance of the Bible in modern times, the sacredness of Scripture, the Catholic Church’s teachings, and the universal call to sainthood.

Youth Involve (YI), an initiative of Bosco Institute Jorhat, celebrated its 10th anniversary alongside the bicentennial of Don Bosco's dream from September 17–19 at Siloam, Umiam. Twenty-six young social entrepreneurs, leading as many social projects and initiatives from Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, and Nagaland, and their Salesian and lay mentors and coaches came together for three days of sharing experiences and insights, and learning from successes, failures, distractions and challenges through presentations, exhibitions, conversations, reflections, and group activities. They were welcomed by Fr. George Palamattam SDB, the founder of Siloam.

The Bosco College of Teacher Education and Salesian College of Higher Education, Dimapur, Nagaland, jointly organized a two-day International Seminar on “Equity and Inclusivity in School Education with Reference to NEP 2020” sponsored by the ICSSR New Delhi. The seminar held on 26th and 27th April, fostered discussions among educators, researchers, policymakers, and teacher trainees on crucial aspects of inclusivity and equity in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. There were over 40 research papers presented.  

The Bosco Institute in Jorhat recently hosted a landmark conference titled CONFLUENCE, which served as a gathering for over 30 visionary social sector entrepreneurs. Held on March 1st and 2nd, the event transcended into a platform where the future of social innovation took centre stage.