National Mathematics Day 2018 was observed at Kohima Science College, Jotsoma (KSCJ), on September 15, on the occasion of the College Foundation Day. The event was organised by the department of Mathematics KSCJ and was sponsored by Nagaland Science & Technology Council (NASTEC) under National Council for Science & Technology Communication (NCSTC) program.
A press release from assistant professor, department of Mathematics KSCJ, T G Meyase stated that eight institutions from Kohima participated in the inter-school competitions. The participating schools were C. D. King HSS, Baptist High, Mezhür HSS, Model HSS, Rüzhükhrie GHSS, Modern College, Little Flower HSS, and Mount Sinai HSS.
First prize in the quiz competition was bagged by Vineivonuo Khawakhrie & Vikuokhono Lhousa from Mezhür HSS, Kohima; second by M. Chumbeno Humtsoe & I. Hongmao from Model HSS, Kohima; third (3-way tie) – Megokieno Rürhie & Mayank Mishra from Modern College Kohima, – Seleno Rhetso & Shilpa Ghosh from Little Flower HSS Kohima, – Isaac Nangba & Wisiolin from Rüzhükhrie GHSS, Kohima.
In the project competition, the first prize was bagged by Tonpha Luklem & Nongoto Lcho from Model HSS, Kohima; second by Jentirenla Pongen & Zayievono Vitsu from Little Flower HSS, Kohima; third by Monglir Tsudir & Sungam Shreshtha from Rüzhükhrie GHSS, Kohima.
In Mathematics teaching competition, the first prize was bagged by Vetsuno Lohe from C. D. King HSS, Jotsoma, second by Kithetoli Yepthomi from Little Flower HSS, Kohima, while the third prize was bagged by Azenuo Rüpre-o from Model HSS, Kohima.
The full-day event was inaugurated by vice principal KSCJ, Tokheni Sema, HOD department of Mathematics KSCJ, Dr. S N Pandey delivered the keynote address. Prizes were distributed during the closing session by principal KSCJ, Dr. Lily Sema.