NEHU varsity week begins

TURA, May 8: The weeklong Varsity Programme of the North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Tura Campus got under way on Monday.
The inaugural programme was inaugurated by Prof Sujata Gurudev in the presence of Prof Fameline K Marak, Chairperson, Council of Students’ Welfare, NEHU, Tura Campus, various head of departments, students, and teaching and non-teaching staff from all the departments.
Prof Gurudev, in her speech, appreciated the student participation in large numbers and wished them luck for the varsity week.
A cultural procession by students which reflected the multi-hued image of the rich cultural heritage of Northeast took place on the first day followed by a friendly sports event between teachers and students.
The events of the first day also included cricket, Tug-of-War and a variety of indigenous games all throughout the day.
The following week will witness various other sports events before its culmination on May 13.