National Conference on Educators for Change in Chennai

Chennai, Jan 30 The Don Bosco School of Excellence, Egmore, Chennai, is holding a two-day National Conference on Educators for Change on13-14 February 2015. Eminent scholars, thinkers and change-makers from across the country will address the participants and interact with them. The event is open to Educationists, Principals/ Headmasters, Government officials, Corporates and others who are interested and are concerned about the present and future of education in the country and in the world. The Conference is a tribute to Don Bosco, the great Educator and Change-Maker, in the Bicentenary Year of his birth.  Read More »
KUMPILUVELIL Louis

Salesians in New Delhi get a New Provincial!
New Delhi, Jan 30 Fr. Jose Mathew Koorappallil was installed as the fourth Provincial of Jesus the Good Shepherd Salesian Province of New Delhi on 28th January 2015, during a Eucharistic celebration presided over by Rev. Fr. Maria Arokiam Kanaga, Regional Councillor for South Asia. Fr. Jose Mathew took over from Fr. Michael Peedikayil who was Provincial from January 2009. Fifty Five priests concelebrated in the Eucharistic celebration held in the DBTI chapel.  Read More »
Kuttianikal Joy Jacob

Br Joseph Pakma SDB (INS) passed away
Kolkata, Jan 30 ANNOUNCEMENT: Bro. Joseph PAKMA of Silchar Province, passed away today at 5.00 AM, 30th January 2015, at Savio Juniorate, Mawlai (Shillong). Funeral will be tomorrow at 1.30 PM, at Savio Juniorate.  Read More »
Antony EARATHARA

Meghalaya Mission Green Award conferred on Salesian Fr. P.D. Johny
Guwahati, Jan 29 Fr. (Dr) P. D. Johny, the Principal of Don Bosco College Tura, Meghalaya was awarded the ``Mission Green Award`` by the Government of Meghalaya for his outstanding initiative at maintaining a clean and green environment on 26th January. Dr. Mukul M. Sangma, Chief Minister of Meghalaya conferred the award to Fr. Johny in the presence of many dignitaries and government officials. The award was given on the occasion of the State celebrations of the 66th Republic Day of the country, at the Tura Stadium.  Read More »
VADAKKEKARA Abhilash

94-Year-old Salesian Missionary receives Government Award
Guwahati, Jan 28 An Italian Salesian missionary who came to Garo Hills 65 years ago to dedicate his life for the cause of the people and in the process helped as many as twenty thousand young boys and girls complete their education has been honoured by the government on Republic Day celebrations at Tura MP Stadium.  Read More »
VADAKKEKARA Abhilash

Fr. Joyce Francis Installed Provincial of Bangalore
Bangalore, Jan 27 Fr. Mathew Thonikuzhiyil (Joyce Francis) was installed the 7th provincial of the Salesian Province of Bangalore on 27 January 2015. In a two-in-one function appreciation and gratitude was showered upon Fr. Thomas Anchukandam, the outgoing provincial, and Fr. Joyce was congratulated and applauded. The ceremony was officiated by Fr.Maria Arokiam.  Read More »
KOONAN Thomas

Research Scholars` Workshop held at Salesian College
Kolkata, Jan 26 The Department of Geography of Salesian College conducted on 24 January the XIth One Day Research Scholars` Workshop on the theme `Qualitative and Quantitative Perspectives of Research`at its Siliguri Campus. Dr. Sudip Bhattacharya, Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, University of North Bengal, was the chief guest as well as the resource person for the sessions.  Read More »
Antony EARATHARA

Don Bosco Principals Reflect on Quality Education, Administration and Management
Silchar, Jan 26 The Salesian Province of Silchar organized a two day workshop on ``School Education - Quality Administration and Management`` for the Principals, Vice Principals and Headmasters of Silchar Province at St. Anthony`s College, Shillong, 21-22 January.  Read More »
Joseph Pulinthanath

OPERATION `SMILE`: Over 200 Child Labourers Rescued in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Jan 25 Over 200 children, held bondage as child labourers, were rescued by the city police of Hyderabad on Saturday, 24 January, from one apartment building in Talabkatta, Bhavaninagar, Hyderabad. Finding no appropriate place to shelter these hapless children, most of whom are from Bihar, they were brought to Don Bosco Navajeevan, Ramanthapur where the Salesians, staff and especially resident children have been going out of their way to make them feel comfortable and secure. The operation based on a tip off was carried out by over 400 police personnel under the leadership of Dy. Commissioner of Police, Mr V. Satyanarayana. It is said a cordon and search operation as part of anti-terrorism checks led to his huge rescue operation.  Read More »
THARAKAN John

Kolkata Youth Fest 2015 kicks off to a glorious Start
Kolkata, Jan 23 As a fitting to Tribute to Don Bosco in this Bicentenary Year, the legendary Kolkata Youth Fest has been revived today after a gap of nearly 30 years with over 500 young boys and girls gathering at Don Bosco Park Circus for a four day programme from 23 to 26 January.  Read More »
Antony EARATHARA