DMCA's newsletter 'Campus Currents' released
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, August 02 2025: 'Campus Currents', the official newsletter of the DM College of Arts (DMCA) of Dhanamanjuri University (DMU) was released Saturday at the conference hall of the college.

Director (IPR) Ng Uttam formally released the newsletter in the presence of college principal professor S Lanchenba Meetei, DMU dean of social science professor K Indramani Singh and Teachers' Forum, DMCA president professor Y Kunjabihari Singh.

Teachers and staff of DMU also attended the event.

Speaking as chief guest at the event, Ng Uttam Singh emphasised the importance of self-confidence, self-expression and broad-minded approach and urged the institution to develop own social media platforms to share updates, achievements and activities to the Wider public.

Highlighting government media initiatives, Ng Uttam shared insights about the monthly magazine 'Manipur Today' published by DIPR.

Though initially disrupted by certain challenges, the publication has been revitalised from May, 2025 onwards and the magazine has started accepting public and organisational contribution with its May issue themed 'Weeds to Wealth', he said.

Recounting an inspiring story of a local farmer who transitioned from traditional paddy cultivation to growing arrowhead locally known as Koukha and significantly increasing income, Ng Uttam encouraged others engaged in farming to explore such profitable alternative rather than leaving fertile land underutilised.

Applauding the format of Campus Current, Ng Uttam appreciated its snippet style content and recommended the inclusion of a six-month calendar highlighting upcoming events whether related to the college, state affairs or national affairs.

He further advised the launch of an e-version of the newsletter for wider and cost-effective outreach.

On student well-being, Uttam expressed concern over the trend of students becoming less focused after completing their class 10 and 12 exams.

He stressed the need for continuous academic engagement and called on educational authorities to address such gaps proactively.

He urged academicians to develop indigenous vocabulary to translate names of government departments and colleges into the local language, an initiative that would strengthen cultural identity and linguistic relevance.

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