Shillong, Oct 11: The Siamsinpawlpi, Paite Students Welfare Association Shillong, organised its 63rd Annual Conference-cum-Freshers Meet 2026 at OAK Banquet Hall, Laitkor, Shillong on October 10.
The conference was attended by hundreds of students and parents along with representatives of Mizo Students Union, Kuki Students Organisation, Zillai, Vaiphei Students Organisation, Khangthah Junpawl, Simte Students Organisation and Tedim Chin Students Association.
The programme included pastoral prayers for freshers, prayer for departed souls who contributed to Siamsinpawlpi, cultural fusion by Zomi Edmundians and Zomi Anthonians, children’s traditional dress show, Meritorious Award, Donor Award, Award of Excellence, Certificate of Achievement, Good Samaritan Award, crowning of Mr and Miss Freshers and musical performances.
The event was compered by Nungak Deihching and Sonlian. Invocation was led by Upa G Lianbiakthang, preamble reading by Vice President Pu Thangmuansang, welcome speech by President Pu Khamthianmung, mourning for departed members by Dr Khamsuanthang and pastoral prayers by Pastor T Daikhankhup of EBC Shillong.
Chief Guest Pu Pauzakham Ngaihte, IRS, Additional Commissioner, Customs and Indirect Taxes, urged students to focus on research and development, engineering and scientific research, saying the community is lagging in these areas.
He encouraged students to aim for UPSC and advised parents to encourage children to study smarter, not just harder, adding persistence and consistency are key to success.
