Lamp lighting held for new BSc nursing students
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, July 04 2025: The Lamp Lighting and Oath Taking Ceremony 2025 for the newly inducted BSc Nursing students (2024-2025 batch) of the College of Nursing, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal, was held at RIMS Jubilee Hall on Friday.

According to a press release by the Media Cell of RIMS, the ceremony was attended by RIMS director Prof G Sunil Kumar Sharma as the chief guest.

College of Nursing principal Prof A Debjani Devi presided over the event, while MS Prof N Sanjib Singh, Manipur University controller of examinations T Shantikumar Singh, RIMS dean (Academics) Prof Laishram Rajesh Singh, and RIMS chief nursing officer Ningombam Ibemhal attended the function as guests of honour.

During the lamp lighting ceremony, the students also took the Florence Nightingale Pledge, reaffirming their commitment to uphold the highest standards of ethics and compassion in nursing care.

Addressing the gathering, Prof Sunil extended heartfelt congratulations to the new batch and their proud parents on this special occasion.

He emphasised that the lamp lighting ceremony is not just a tradition, but a symbol of commitment to compassion and care.

"As future nurses, you are the backbone of healthcare, blending science with empathy, service, and resilience," he said and wished for the students' journey to be guided by dedication, lifelong learning, and the power to heal with both heart and hands.

The event was attended by deputy director (Admn), HODs, faculty members, chief nursing officers, nursing officials, students, parents, and staff of RIMS.

Meanwhile, a dental health camp was organised by the Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Dental College, RIMS, at Recent Higher Secondary School Relief Camp, Sagoltongba, on Friday as part of "Nanhi Muskaan (Little Smile) - Outreach Activities for Underprivileged Children" under ISPPD 2025.The event was held in collaboration with the Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dental College, RIMS; Samagra Shiksha, Education Department; ETA North East Network; and Manipur State Central Library.

The programme was dedicated to the well-being of children and adolescents residing in the relief camp, aiming to uplift their quality of life, the release conveyed.

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