NEWS
Dr. Bastin Nellissery (INK)
About 1,200 girl students took part in an International Youth Day 2026 celebration organised by the JMJ Subodha Centre, Pastoral and Evangelisation Centre, at St Joseph’s College for Women, JMJ Nagar, Kurnool-2, on August 7. The Salesians of the Hyderabad Province animated the programme, which focused on empowering young women to understand their rights, address contemporary challenges and contribute to a more inclusive society.
In Palam’s narrow slum lanes, irregular incomes and harsh living conditions often threaten children’s education. DBARK is working with vulnerable families to strengthen the support system around them, helping children stay in school and families build stability.
More than 100 Salesian youth leaders and coordinators from across the Salesian Province of Tiruchy gathered at Don Bosco ITI, Jawaharpuram, Madurai, on August 1 for the ILAMAI Youth Group Leaders' General Body Meeting (GBM) 2026, which reaffirmed their commitment to youth leadership and participatory ministry.
Hostel wardens from the Salesian New Delhi Province gathered at Don Bosco Youth and Educational Services (DBYES), Bariatu, on 4–5 August for their annual formation meeting. They reaffirmed their commitment to safe, value-based, and nurturing environments for young people in Salesian hostels.
The Don Bosco Job Placement Network (JPN) and the Forum for Innovation Incubation Research & Entrepreneurship (FiiRE) have launched a nationwide partnership to help vocational and technical graduates become entrepreneurs.
The Association of Salesian Co-operators (ASC), Shillong Province, elected Mr Manoj Jamatia as Regional Coordinator and Mr Raju Lal Deb Barma as Vice Coordinator for a three-year term at its Annual Regional Congress on Sunday at Mary Help of Christians Parish, Don Bosco School, Mandwi. The congress also brought together promised Co-operators, Aspirants, and Salesian animators for prayer, formation, and leadership renewal.
Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Maram, organised a two-day Orientation-cum-Career Guidance Programme on July 16 and 17 for 510 newly admitted higher secondary students from the Arts, Commerce, and Science streams. The programme aimed to prepare them for academic success while fostering leadership, self-confidence, and career readiness.
Don Bosco College (Autonomous), Maram, held a two-day Orientation-cum-Career Guidance Programme on July 14 and 15 for 360 first-year undergraduate students. The programme focused on helping students transition into college life and gain the skills and motivation needed for academic success and informed career planning.

















