The P.G. Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology organized a program to observe “World Rare Disease Day” in collaboration with Microbiology Society of India unit to increase the awareness about rare diseases by exploring rare disease reports that include information on symptoms, causes, treatments and clinical trials. The department observed the day by arranging power point presentations on 26 different rare diseases and P.G. students of the department enthusiastically participated in the activity. Before the commencement of program, Dr. V. Shanthi; HOD, P.G. Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology gave a brief introduction about the topic. She spoke about the importance of spreading awareness in the community. The program was appreciated by administrator Dr. Joshi Varghese and Principal Dr. M.G. Roymon. The program was followed by Certificate distribution ceremony at the hands of principal and all department staff.

St. Thomas College, Ruabandha, Bhilai, organized Blessing Ceremony for the UG and PG Level final Year students and Felicitation Ceremony of the 48 university Rank Holders for the Academic Session 2022-23 in a spiritual ambience. Dr. K. Subramaniam, Member of State Planning Commission C.G. was invited as the Chief Guest. Dr. M.G Roymon extended a warm welcome to the distinguished guests. Addressing the students, Dr. Subramanian said that the students of St. Thomas College should be proud of this renowned College of Chhattisgarh that has the best state- of- the- art and provides ample opportunity for the students to acquire quality education.  Motivating the students, he further said that with the new found education students should use it to make a difference in the world. Manager Bishop of the college, His Grace Alexios Mar Eusebius presided over the function. His grace in his benediction speech focused on the importance of education in student’s life. Blessing the students, His grace exhorted them to unleash the potential within   and use their skills and knowledge to foster a positive impact in the society. Dr. Subramaniam and the Manager Bishop of the college congratulated all university rank holders for showcasing an exceptional display of academic excellence and appreciated all the faculty members for their relentless efforts in nurturing the students. Administrator of the college Fr. Dr. Joshi Varghese also graced the ceremony and applauded the efforts of the college in carving a niche in the landscape of Hemchand Yadav Vishwavidyalaya.  University rank holders were felicitated by the college .The college expressed gratitude to all final Year students by presenting a token of remembrance. Final year students from Undergraduate and Postgraduate level shared their views about the college. The Programme was conducted by Dr. Susan .R Abraham ( Asst. Prof.  Dept. of Management). Dr. Chanda Verma (Asst. Prof. Dept. of Chemistry)  Convenor of the programme , proposed vote of thanks.

Dept. of Management Studies, St. Thomas College Ruabandha, Bhilai in collaboration with DMTIMS NAVI MUMBAI organized Management Training Program and Scholarship Examination for BBA Second and Final Year Students. Dr. Susen Varghese, Director, DMTIMS NAVI MUMBAI was the keynote speaker and training expert of this program. Mr. Mahendra Ikhar, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Management Studies presented an overview of the training program. Principal of the college Dr. M. G. Roymon congratulated the management department for organizing such a nice and innovative training program. Administrator Fr. Dr. Joshi Varghese gave his best wishes for the successful program. Dr. Susan R. Abraham, Head, Dept. of Management Studies said that management department is always committed towards the overall personality development of students. On this occasion Ms. Priyanka Ganjir Assistant Professor, Dept. of Management Studies and students of BBA Second and Final Year were present. The program was successfully conducted by Ms. Tanisha Chouhan, Student of BBA Second Year. All the participants were awarded participation certificates in the program.

As per the notification released by Hemchand Yadav Vishwavidyalaya, Durg. 48 Students of St. Thomas College Ruabandha, Bhilai have secured prominent position in the University Merit List for the academic Session 2022-23. 8 Students earned 1st position and secured Gold Medal. Among the Students who secured Gold Medal are Ms. Sukanya Anandita Jena of (B.A), Ms. Bhubaneshwari Bagh of (BBA),Ms. Bhavna Bhandari of (B.Com),Ms. Omika Jena of (B.C.A), Ms. Anushka Talukdar of M.Sc (Biotechnology),Ms. Monica Dalal of (M.Sc-Chemistry), Ms. Pratiksha Pandey of (M.A-Psychology) and Ms. Bipasha Ray Sokhey of (MA English).It is glorious moment for the college that other than 8 gold medal, 40 students has secured prominent position in the University Merit list at UG and PG Level. In B.A Ms. Astha Mishra secured 2nd position, Ms. Shivani Awasthi 3rd , Mr. Nitish Singh Thakur 4th ,Ms. Suman Bhoi 5th , Ms. Kashish Karia 7th , Ms. Aishwarya Xalxo 8th and Ms. Leeza Lowanshi secured 9th position. The students of Management Studies have also excelled in the University exams. Ms. Koena Murthy secured 4th position, Mr. Ayur Rao Mahajan stood 9th and Ms. Yashasvi Dubey secured 10th position. In B.Com Ms. Purnima Upadhyay stood 4th and Ms. Komal Karia bagged 9th position. Ms. Aparna Mahobiya of BCA secured 2nd position and Ms. Riya Dutta Sharma of B.Sc got 4th position. It is a proud moment for the College that in the PG Department of Psychology, all the 10 positions in university merit list were secured by St. Thomas College students. Ms. Riya Maitry got 2nd position; Ms. Palak Agrawal secured 3rd position, Ms. Praniti Mandavi 4th, Ms. Shraddha Verma 5th, Mr. Sudhir Verma 6th, Ms. Muskan Gupta 7th, Ms. Megha Merin Mathew 8th, Ms. Shruti Sengupta 9th and Ms.Jyoti Yadav stood 10th. In M.Sc Biotechnology Ms. Sharon Sunil Samuel stood 2nd, Ms. Katha Sanyal 3rd, Ms. Vasudha Singh 4th, Ms. Prachi Thakur 8th, Mr. Shikhar Mathur 9th,

Mr. Harsh Kumar Sahu from M.Sc Microbiology secured 6th position and Ms. Shalini Joshi stood 6th in M.Sc Zoology. From the PG Department of Mathematics Ms. Mansi Vankhede secured 6th position, Ms. Jagriti Dewangan got 7th and Ms. K. Riya Naidu was 9th in the University Merit list. Ms. Dhanlaxmi Painkra of M.Com got 4th position, followed by Ms. Anupama Bhagat 5th and Ms. Pragya Bhagat got 7th position. In M.A. English Ms. Jyoti Verma secured 2nd position, Ms. Rimpi Kumari 3rd , Ms. Shruti Daniel 5th and Ms. Aishwarya Sahu secured 7th position. Manager Bishop of the College, H.G. Alexios Mar Eusebius, and Administrator, Fr. Dr. Joshi Varghese, Principal, Dr. M.G. Roymon and all faculty members of the College congratulated the merit holders.

The Civil Services Aspirants Club of St Thomas College, Bhilai organized their Valedictory Program on ‘Career option in Civil Services’.
The Guest of Honour for the programme was Dr. Bhupendra kuldeep, Registrar, Hemchand Yadav Vishwavidyalaya, Durg (C.G).
At the outset, Principal Dr M G.Roymon welcomed all the dignitaries and aspirants to the valedictory session. In his welcome address, he congratulated the Organising Committee Members for the successful organization of the Certificate Programme and advised the aspirants to work hard with dedication and commitment to take Civil Services as their Career Option.
Rev.Fr. Dr. Joshi Varghese, Diocesan Education Officer and Administrator, St. Thomas College, while addressing the students appreciated the aspirants for taking an interest in the course which will not only help them in their profession but also develop their personalities.
The Guest of Honour of the programme, Dr Bhupendra Kuldeep, addressed the participants with anecdotes, life lessons and real-life examples that he had put in his areas of expertise to achieve success.
He further emphasized that career decision is one of the most significant decisions in one’s life and therefore, it must not be taken under parents’ compulsion or peer pressure. He also advised instead of waiting for the right time, start considering every moment as the right time to achieve their goals.
Dr. Sheeja Varkey Convenor of Civil Services Aspirants Club gave a summary report of the fifteen days programme and highlighted the session with Mr. Vinay Singh, Programme Coordinator Tejas IAS Academy, Bhilai, Dr Uday Pratap Singh, Dr Dharmendra Gaur, Dr B P. Singh, Mr Sudesh Sharma, Mr Rakesh Jha, Mr Surendra Khandal and Mr Avanish Verma faculty from IAS academies.
The aspirants also shared their experience and learning of the whole programme and appreciated the support and encouragement extended by the Civil Services Aspirants Club.
The Guest Presented the Certificate of Participation to all the aspirants who have attended the certificate programme.
The Programme was conducted by Ms Deepti Santhosh Head, in charge (Department of Sociology) and a vote of thanks was proposed by Dr Shubha Diwan, Assistant Professor P.G. Department of Biotechnology.