Inter Collegiate Basketball Men Tournament

The Inter Collegiate Basketball Men Tournament was organized at St. Thomas College, Ruabandha, Bhilai on Friday, 20th October, 2023. The Chief Guest of this event was Mr. N. K. Banchhor, President Officers Association BSP. First of all principal of the college Dr. M. G. Roymon welcomed all the guests and players and motivated them to play the fair game with sportsman spirit. Chief Guest Mr. N. K. Banchhor said that many players represented at national and international level in different sports from Bhilai city. During the event Administrator of the College Rev. Fr. Dr. Joshi Varghese, Rt.Rev. Thomas Rambhan and Secretary of Officers Association BSP Mr. Parvinder Singh were also present. The tournament was played as per knock out Rule in which 8 teams participated from Durg district. In the first semifinal Rungta College won the match from Swarupanand College by 32 – 31. In the second semifinal St. Thomas College won the match from Surana College by 38 – 6. In the final match St. Thomas College won the game from Rungta College by 36 – 10 and won the title. College Management and all the staff members congratulated to all the players and motivated them to improve the performance in coming future also. Dr. Rincy B. Abraham, Dr. Sunita Kshatriya, Dr. J. Maju, Mr. Amitabh Sharma and Mr. Mahendra Ikhar played a significant role for successfully organizing the tournament.

Blood Donation Camp

The NSS Unit of St. Thomas College, Ruabandha, Bhilai NCC and IQAC organized one day blood camp in collaboration with Blood Bank Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital and Research Centre, Sector 9 Bhilai on Friday, 12th October, 2023. On this occasion Principal Dr. M. G. Roymon said that by donating one unit of blood you can save the life of 4 persons which is great and noble task in itself. Administrator of the college Rev. Fr. Dr. Joshi Varghese gave his best wishes to all the NSS volunteers for successfully conducting the camp. A total of 48 registrations from students and staff members were received and 31 units of Blood were donated in the camp. Dr. Deepak Kumar, Incharge, Blood Bank Sector 9 said that it was a nice and healthy experience during the camp at St. Thomas College and we will conduct more camps in collaboration with St. Thomas College. The camp was conducted successfully in the able guidance of Mr. Mahendra Ikhar, NSS Program Officer St. Thomas College, Bhilai. On this occasion NSS Coconvenor Dr. J. Majju, Dr. Anupama Gangrade, NCC Officer Mr. Santosh Yadav NSS volunteers and others students and staff members were present.

ONE SHOT (COMICS) CONTEST

The P.G. Department of Commerce of St. Thomas College, Bhilai celebrated Gandhi Jayanti by organising a one-shot (comics) contest on the theme “Kindness is the way of life”. Students from all disciplines enthusiastically participated in the contest. After a rigorous review by the judges, Vishva Mohan Singh of B.Com final year was declared the winner of the contest. The runner-up was Riya Sara Jijy from B.Com final year.
The administrator of the college, Fr. Dr. Joshi Varghese accentuated the role of educational institutions in nurturing empathetic and compassionate citizens. He also appreciated the department for promoting unconventional art careers like comic illustrators and writers among the youth.
Principal Dr. .G. Roymon congratulated the students and advocated the need for building social and emotional competencies based on Gandhian values. He recommended holding this contest again next year on a larger scale to support talented students to pursue a career in the comic book industry which has become one of the fastest-growing areas in the literary world.
Dr. Sapna Sharma,Head of the P.G. Department of Commerce highlighted the importance ofcomic books in connecting students with other works of literature, enabling complex literary analysis, and inculcating skills needed for deeper comprehension.
Dr. Sheeja Varkey, Additional Head of the P.G. Department of Commerce exhorted the students to follow their own paths, experiment fearlessly and let the creativity evolve at its own pace during their artistic journeys.

SWACHCHHATA HI SEVA

On 1st October, 2023 as per the directives of Ministry of Housing and Urban Work Department Govt. of India and Hemchand Yadav Vishwavidyalaya, Durg the NSS and NCC unit of college jointly organized the cleanliness drive in the college premises under the aegis SWACHCHHATA HI SEVA. On occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on 2nd October, this cleanliness drive was organized to pay clean tribute to Mahatma Gandhi in which NSS volunteers and NCC Cadets cleaned jointly in the areas of inside and outside of the campus. First of all NSS program officer Mahendra Ikhar welcomed all the guests and students on today’s occasion. Principal of the college Dr. M. G. Roymon motivated all the students to keep maintain the cleanliness in their surroundings and also conducted a cleanliness oath for all the students and staff members. The administrator of the college, Rev. Fr. Dr. Joshi Varghese gave his best wishes to the volunteers for successfully organizing this program. On this occasion the Treasurer of St. Thomas College, and St. Thomas Mission Rev. Fr. Aju K. Varghese, Brother Josen from Nagpur Seminari, NSS co convenor Dr. J. Maju Professors Dr. Anupama Gangrade, Dr. Neelam Gandhi, Mr. Kailash Verma, Ms. Priyanka Ganjir, NCC Female Officer Captain Dr. Surekha Jawade, NSS volunteers and NCC Cadets were present.

 

 

WORLD TOURISM DAY

The P.G. Department of Commerce of St. Thomas College, Bhilai celebrated World Tourism Day with its MoU partners.It collaborated with Bhilai Mahila Mahavidyalaya to organize mandala drawing & chalk carving contests. It then organized terracotta art &pithora painting contests in collaboration with Govt. V.Y.T. PG Autonomous College, Durg.
The theme of this year was blending tradition & modernity in arts and crafts. All the contests witnessed enthusiastic participation bythe students who created works of artistic craftsmanship that enchanted onlookers and judges alike.
The chief guest of the prize distribution ceremony was the Principal of St. Thomas College, BhilaiDr. M. G Roymon. Special guests of the occasion were Dr. Sapna Sharma, Head of P.G. Departmentof Commerce and Dr. Sheeja Varkey, Additional Head of P.G. Department of Commerce.
Dr. M. G.Roymonhighlighted the transformative potential of tourism, the world’s third-largest export industry. He also discussed the vital role of arts & crafts in maintaining cultural identity and the need for supporting artisan communities worldwide.
Dr. Sapna Sharma emphasized the fact that arts & crafts have value beyond their aesthetic appeal as they serve as cultural ambassadors and promote intercultural exchange.
Dr. Sheeja Varkey applauded the creativityof budding artists and reminded students of their responsibility to preserve cultural heritage by keeping the traditional art forms alive.
The guests distributed prizes to the winners amidst thunderous applause from the audience.
Dr.Rincey B. Abraham, Dr. Sunita Kshatriya, Dr. Aditi Acharya, Dr. Pratik kumar Sharma, Dr. Neelam Gandhi, Miss Tabassum Hasanand teachers of other departments were present during the occasion. Anna Shalom Mathewof M.Com 3rd semesterhosted the ceremony and was assisted by her classmates Abish Thomas, Bijoy Kujur, Mili Mathew, Laxmi Patel and Damini.

मतदाता जागरूकता पर नुक्कड़ नाटक का आयोजन

सेंट थॉमस महाविद्यालय के शिक्षा विभाग द्वारा जिला शिक्षा विभाग के निर्देशन पर मतदाता जागरूकता कार्यक्रम का आयोजन किया गया । इस अवसर पर महाविद्यालय के समस्त बी .एड. प्रशिक्षणर्थियों ने दिनांक 16 /09 /2023 को. सुबह 10:00 बजे रुआबांधा बस्ती मे नुक्कड़ नाटक प्रस्तुत किया गया ।जिसमें शिक्षा विभाग के सहायक अध्यापक. डाॅ. रूपा श्रीवास्तव ,डाॅ रीमा देवांगन डाॅ सुरेखा जावड़े ने सम्मिलित होकर इस कार्यक्रम का आयोजन किया । महाविद्यालय के शिक्षा विभाग के विभागा अध्यक्ष डाॅ शीजा थॉमस प्रभारी प्राचार्य डॉ जेम्स मैथ्यू ने मतदाता जागरूकता पर नुक्कड़ नाटक की सफलता पूर्वक आयोजन पर खुशी जाहिर की एवं लोगों से अपील की मतदाता के प्रति जागरूकता जरूरी है। कार्यक्रम की सफलता पर प्रशासक फादर डॉ जोशी वर्गीज ने बधाई दी एवं भविष्य में ऐसे सफलतापूर्वक कार्यक्रम की कामना की है ।

HINDI DIWAS

Hindi Day program was organized by the Hindi Department at St. Thomas College.  Chief guest in the program was Dr. Nalini Shrivastava, former Head of Hindi Department, Bhilai, Principal In-charge Dr. James Mathew, second shift In-charge and IQAC coordinator Dr. Debjani Mukherjee, Head of Hindi Department. Captain (Dr.) Surekha Jawade was present. The program started with Ish Vandana. College Administrator Father Dr. Joshi Varghese, Principal, Dr. M.G. Roymon were appreciating the program and wished everyone a happy Hindi Day. The guests were welcomed by presenting them with flower bunches. Chief guest Dr. Nalini Shrivastava said in her address that we are proud of Hindi language and said that Hindi language is the lifeblood of nationalism and it is Hindi which can connect people.  Today Hindi is being propagated in other countries also.  Principal in-charge Dr. James Mathew, while presiding over the program, said that everyone should respect Hindi as a colloquial language and in daily routine.  Head of Hindi Department Captain (Dr.)  Surekha Javade addressed the program and introduced the chief guest. Welcome speech was given by Assistant Professor Dr. Rupa Srivastava and vote of thanks was given by Assistant Professor Lieutenant (Shri) Santosh Yadav. The program was conducted by Harshita Jolhe.

International Day of Democracy

The NSS unit of St. Thomas College, Ruabandha, Bhilai celebrated International Day of Democracy in the college on 15th September, 2023. First of all Principal Incharge Dr. James Mathew gave his best wishes to all the students and staff members and motivated all to believe on the power of democracy. Principal Dr. M. G. Roymon and Administrator Rev. Fr. Dr. Joshi Varghese congratulated all students and staff members on International Day of Democracy. NSS volunteer Khomendra Sahu and Dhriti Vaishnav shared their views about the strength of democracy in the development of a society and country as a whole and also motivated all to cast their votes compulsorily. The program was conducted by NSS program officer Mr. Mahendra Ikhar and vote of thanks was proposed by NSS volunteer Aayush Sharma. On this occasion IQAC Coordinator Dr. Debjani Mukherjee, NSS Co convenor Dr. J. Maju, Sports Officer MR. Kailash Narayan Verma, other faculties and NSS volunteers were present.

Group Theory – Association of Chemical and Environmental Sciences

Inauguration of Association of Chemical and Environmental Sciences and guest lecture was organized by the department of Chemistry on 15.09.23, Friday. Welcome speech was delivered by Dr. Chanda Verma, Program coordinator. The chief guest of the program was introduced by Dr. James Mathew, Principal Incharge. The Resource person, Dr. Naresh Chandra Deshmukh, Head, Department of Chemistry Kalyan P.G. College, Bhilai inaugurated the Programme. The Resource person delivered a lecture on“GROUP THEORY” by taking many examples and new ideas. New officials of ACES were nominated. M.Chaitaniya was nominated for President, Paridhi Yadav as Vice –President, Riya Dutta Sharma nominated as Secretary and Surbhi Bhendia, Joint Secretary. Morethan 58Students were benefitted by the lecture. Lecture was completed by an effective question answer session. Vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. Arvind Kumar Sahu, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry.

Assessment of Physico – Chemical & Biological Parameters of Water Bodies

A ten day certificate program was organized by the PG Department of Chemistry, St. Thomas College, Bhilai and APSGMNS Govt. PG College, Kawardha on Study of ASSESSMENT OF PHYSICO – CHEMICAL & BIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS OF WATER BODIES from 2nd to 14th September 2023. The keynote speaker of the inaugural session was Dr. Bharat lalSahu, Assistant professor, Department of Chemistry, Guru Ghasidas Central University, Bilaspur, C.G. He talked on the Physical, Chemical and Biological parameters of drinking water.Dr.James Mathew Principal/HOD of St Thomas College, Bhilai in his Presidential address stated about the importance of good drinking water. DrDebjani Mukherjee, IQAC co-ordinator also spoke on the occasion. There were100 participants from both the colleges in this 10 days program. Dr. James Mathew was the Conveners of the program. Dr. ChandaVerma and Dr. DeeptiJangde organized the program.Dr. Bharat lalSahu, Assistant professor, Department of Chemistry, Guru Ghasidas Central University, Bilaspur, in his inaugural address explained the validation procedure of water quality parameters. There were 10 speakers in this program on different days.. Dr. Manoj Kumar Banjare, Assistant professor, Department of Chemistry, MATS University, in his valedictory address explained about the treatment of waste water by nanotechnology method. Dr. Arvind Kumar Sahu, Mr. TejPrakashYadav and Mr. Anil Varghese assisted in conducting the program. This program has been conducted by the inspiration of Rev.Fr.Dr.Joshi Varghese, Administrator St. Thomas College, Bhilai.