NBBGC Nodal Centre

08/02/2026

First meeting of 2026, lets work hard!

27/11/2024

A few photos submitted by Mrs. Bharti Sharma.

The photo in the first slide was taken during an Educational trip for Mrs. Bharti's science batch alongside her friends that she identifies from the right to left as:

1.Karma Doma
2.Bharti Sharma
3.Lalita Singh

The photo in the second slide was taken on the 29th of November, 1981 at Rumtek with her peers from the Science batch of SGC attending the funeral of The 16th Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje.

From the right to left :

1.Sonam Doma
2.Bharti Sharma
3.Karma
4.Licky
5.Chong Doma

27/11/2024

On 25/11/24 the team re-visited resource person Bharti Sharma, an alumnus of the Sikkim Government College (SGC). She is one of the first batch of students for the SGC, the predecessor to Nar Bahadur Bhandari Government College.

12/11/2024

A sneak peek of the project underway at the Northeast India Audio Visual Archive Nodal Centre, Nar Bahadur Bhandari Government College. The initiative is an attempt at presenting 'Glimpses of NBBGC's Legacy' since inception.
For the past few months the students at the archive have been conducting oral interviews with individuals who have been part of the NBBGC family in many ways. As the premiere institute is fast approaching its 50th year of establishment,the documentation of the history of the institution is part of a celebratory effort by the Nodal Centre at NBBGC.

The NEIAV Nodal Centre at Nar Bahadur Bhandari Government College is an access point for all students and interested scholars to the large library of audio-visual materials collected and catalogued by the Archive.
Nar Bahadur Bhandari Government College—The Nodal Centre of The Northeast India Audio Visual Archive extends an opportunity to it's alumni, faculties, students and community members to contribute old media related to the college and surrounding areas.

Old Photos and Videos woild be appreciated!

17/09/2024

Completing the renewal process of MOU between St.Anthony's College, Shillong, home to Northeast India Audio Visual Archive, and Nar Bahadur Bhandari Government College, Sikkim. Here, the signatories of Nar Bahadur Bhandari Government College are the Principal Dr. D Purohit, and The Coordinator NEIAV NBBGC Nodal Centre Dr. Reep Pandi Lepcha. Principal Rev. Fr. Dr. Arcadius Puwein and The Director NEIAV Shri Nathaniel D. N. Majaw are the other signatories from St. Anthony’s College, Shillong.

17/09/2024

The NEIAV NBBGC Nodal Centre Team was invited by the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology in Deorali on Thursday, September 12, 2024, to attend the premiere of its latest ethnographic film, Ajo Anyo, a documentary film covering the lifestyle of the people that resided in Lachen.

The premiere was attended by the Team accompanied by Assistant Professor Shraddha Shree Rai (History Department), as well as students of the History Department.

17/09/2024

Our Coordinatior Dr. Reep Pandi Lepcha handing AV to Assistant Professor Shraddhashree Rai

Farewell to our Coordinator, Reep Ma'am please continue to lead us to higher achievements.

And welcome to Shraddha Shree Ma'am to our team and family.

17/09/2024

A few photos submitted by Rudra Sir, a retired professor from N.B.B.G.C.

Mr. Rudra Prasad Poudyal served as professor in the nepali department of S.G.C. from 1977 to 1995. In 1997 he was appointed as the first Principal of the newly established Namchi College. ()

The photo in the first slide was taken in 1988 in front of the original Day College that existed as the predecessor to S.G.C. (N.B.B.G.C.) established by B.B. Lal and L.D. Kazi and includes some of the first staff members of Nar Bahadur Bhandari Government College formerly known as Sikkim Government College .

The Staff members are identified as follows :

In the bottom row from right to left :-

1. C.B. Sunwar (Chemistry Dept.)
2. Dr. Balaram Singh ( Commerce Dept.)
3. Lambodar Jha (Hindi Dept.)
4. Dr. A.K. Sinha (Chemistry Dept.)
5. Umanath Sharma (Headmaster of West Point who worked as a part time English Professor at N.B.B.G.C. after his retirement)
6. Sangamitra (History Dept.)
7. Dr. Ringu Tulku (Tibetan Dept.)

In the top row from right to left :-

1. Sitaram Shah (Economics Dept.)
2. Surendra Kumar Pradhan ( Zoology Dept.)
3. Kalyan Pradhan (H.O.D of History Dept.)
4. K. Pradhan (Botany Dept )
5. D.S. Bhattacharya (Education Dept.)
6. Bhaskar Das (Economics Dept.)
7. Rudra Prasad Poudyal ( Nepali Department) [contributor of the photos]
8. Vijay Vantawa (Lab Assistant)
9. Sudesh Choudhary ( Lab Assistant)
10. Uttar Bahadur (College Assistant)

The photo in the second slide is with Mr. Rudra Poudyal with two of his colleagues.

On his right is an unnamed Librarian
In the Middle is Mr. Rudra Poudyal
On his left is K.R. Chakraborty

29/07/2024

Call for Submissions!
5 days till deadline!

As previously informed, the Northeast India Audio Visual Archive invites you to contribute to an upcoming anthology of papers and articles exploring the personal and oral narratives of traditional marketplaces.

Contributions are welcome exclusively from the the Northeastern states of India: Mizoram, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Nagaland, Tripura, Assam and Meghalaya.

This anthology will showcase the diverse experiences, economic insights, and human stories that make markets such fascinating spaces. These contributions need not be strictly academic, diverse storytelling formats that capture the essence of these communal spaces are welcome.

05/07/2024

Call for Submissions for an Anthology of Papers and Articles!

Traditional marketplaces have long been the lifeblood of communities around the world, serving as centres of commerce as vibrant social hubs where stories, cultures, and histories intersect. These marketplaces offer unique insights into the traditions, stories, and transformations of societies.

Recognising the cultural and historical significance of these spaces, the The Northeast India AV Archive , in collaboration of Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Japan, invites individuals from all walks of life to contribute to an upcoming anthology of papers and articles exploring the personal and oral narratives of traditional marketplaces.

For more details, please visit the link attached below!

Call for Submission for An Anthology of Papers and Articles by The Northeast India Audio Visual Archive in collaboration with the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Japan.

23/06/2024

On May 10, 2024, at 10 :30 A.M, the Northeast India Audio Visual Archive Nodal Centre of Nar Bahadur Bhandari Government College organized a lecture on "Rethinking Museums and their Communities: Can Indigenous Museums Move from Artifact Collections to Interactive Educational and Cultural Centers?" By Dr. William Westerman.

A recording of the lecture has been posted to the official NEIAV Archive YouTube channel for those who missed the lecture and are interested in the topic.

The Northeast India Audio-Visual Archive Nodal Centre of Nar Bahadur Bhandari Government College organised a third lecture as part of their lecture series on...

23/06/2024

Group photo with the resource person, Dr. Bill Westerman and our team members!