Fazl Ali College winner of the first Inter-Government Colleges Band Competition, “Campus Clash 2026,” held at Rüzhükhrie GHSS Ground, Kohima on October 27.
Kohima, October 28 (MExN): The first Inter-Government Colleges Band Competition, “Campus Clash 2026,” was held at Rüzhükhrie GHSS Ground, Kohima on October 27, with Fazl Ali College, Kohima Science College and Yingli Government College securing the first, second and third places respectively.
As per the DIPR report, organised by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Nagaland, the event aimed to promote and hone the musical skills and talents of college students. Fifteen Government Colleges from across the state participated in the competition.
Minister of Tourism and Higher Education Temjen Imna Along, who was the chief host, said education goes beyond academics and noted that music is inherent to Naga heritage. He expressed hope that the talent of Naga students would capture the imagination of the country and the world through music and the arts, and encouraged students to pursue music professionally.
He announced that Campus Clash would continue and that the department would facilitate the best venue and timing for next year’s edition. He further assured that all 17 Government Colleges in Nagaland would be equipped with musical instruments by the next financial year.
Additional Secretary, HTE and Director, Higher Education, V. Lovitoly Sema, in her welcome speech, said the event was not only a music competition but also a celebration of the talents, creativity and confidence of students. She advised students not to measure the event in terms of defeat or victory, but to remember that their participation made them winners in their own way.
Brig. Mayank Singh Jamwal, Commander of 6 Sector, Dimapur, who was the honoured guest, appreciated the department for organising the event and highlighted the connection between the uniformed services and music, noting that both require discipline and teamwork.
The judges included Temsujungba Jamir, co-founder of Trance Effect; pianist and cultural ambassador Bethel Tsuzu; and Mhaseve Tetseo, musician and producer for Tetseo Sisters. The event was hosted by Vizosienuo Shüya.
Fazl Ali College received the awards for Best Vocalist, Best Guitarist and Best Drummer, while Kohima Science College received the awards for Best Bassist and Best Keyboardist. The guest band, Divine Connection, performed for the audience before the results were announced. The invocation was pronounced by Associate Pastor of City Church, Zajamo Odyuo, and the vote of thanks was delivered by Deputy Director, Higher Education, A. Imtisenla Longkumer.
