Dumka Raiganj Province, under the auspices of JAAI (Jesuit Alumni Associations of India), is pleased to announce the successful completion of orientation sessions at St. Xavier's School Purnia and St. Xavier's School, Raiganj.

Following JAAI's directives, the orientation session took place today, led by PCA Rev. Fr. Alban Minj SJ and Governing Council member Mr. Amit Mishra. They were joined by Financial Advisor CA Manish Poddar and Zonal Council Member of Province Mr. Rohit Karna. The session was tailored for the office-bearers of each member alumni associations within the province.

The orientation aimed to acquaint alumni associations with the structure, objectives, and activities of JAAI, emphasizing the pivotal role of member associations and the advantages of affiliation with JAAI.

Attendees were also briefed on the upcoming nationwide blood donation camp scheduled for 30th July, encouraging active participation from all member associations.

The LAA Mentor program concluded last week with 10 Loyoleans conducting over 100 sessions from Classes 7 to 12 in a span of 4 weeks.

Fr. Vinod felicitated all 10 Volunteers today at the special assembly.

The 10 Loyoleans who contributed their time and effort were….

Namrata Agarwal (2009)
Sandeep Ghosh (1981)
Vivek Debuka (2008)
Harshdeep Singh Bhatia (1999)
Haren Rupani (2004)
Norbert Christy Joseph (1996)
Prabir Kumar Pandey (2001)
Rochak Kumar (2005)
Rashmi Kauntia (2008)
Rajiv Talwar (1984)

Thank you Team.. one more feather in LAA cap. Sharing some pics of the sessions and Felicitation program.

Jai Loyola!

Rajiv Talwar - JAAI VP
 

The early morning mist cleared to reveal an exciting showdown at the XLRI ground in Jamshedpur on April 14th. The stage was set for a gripping 15-over cricket match between the spirited staff of XLRI and the seasoned alumni of Loyola School, Jamshedpur. As the sun began to rise, the players from both teams eagerly took their positions, ready to exhibit their skills and passion for the game.

The XLRI team, set out to make an impact with the bat. Rajan's resilient knock of 20 runs provided a solid foundation for the team, supported admirably by Prof. Param, who contributed a valuable 19 runs. Meanwhile, Mr. Shakti showcased his bowling prowess, claiming 2 crucial wickets and keeping the Loyola Alumni team on their toes.

Dr. Venugopal Govindaraju is an alumnus of my alma St. Xavier's School, Doranda, Ranchi, India, and my batchmate from the Class of 1980.

Dr. Venu Govindaraju, Vice president for research and economic development, is the principal investigator of the National AI Institute for Exceptional Education that is creating AI systems to assist children with speech and language disorders at the University of Buffalo, USA.

A productive gathering of alumni members convened to strategize the way forward. We discussed and embraced necessary changes for the betterment of the association and its members.

#smaapatna #smaacentral #michaelites

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Today marks the successful conclusion of the second Fr. Anthony Gatt Memorial Annual Wellness Camp, a week-long initiative.

This achievement underscores the dedication of our medical team, including Dr. Devesh Kumar (ICSE 1992), Dr. Mukesh Kumar (ICSE 1994), Dr. Sulabh Suman (ICSE 1999), Dr. Srija Krishna (ICSE 2002), Dr. Kumari Snehlata (ICSE 2005), Dr. Manikanat Mani (ICSE 2005), Dr. Rahul Verma (ICSE 2005), Dr. Aman Kumar (ICSE 2008), and Dr. Raman Kumar Choudhary (ICSE 2014). We express sincere gratitude for their commitment, time, and the thorough tests and consultations they conducted.

Special thanks are extended to Sr. Pushpa DSH for her generosity in providing access to the school dispensary, equipments, and medical supplies as needed.

A heartfelt acknowledgment goes to Mr. Uday Kumar (ICSE 1994), Mr. Sarwesh Choudhary (ICSE 2013), and Mr. Vivek Bharti (ICSE 2014) for their dedicated volunteer work throughout the camp.

The Sahibganj Old Xaverians Association Gathering, spanning December 9th and 10th, 2023, stood as a poignant testament to the enduring connections and collective memories among former students.

Day 1: December 9, 2023

The day commenced with a convivial breakfast at 8:00 AM, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for attendees to reconnect and share cherished anecdotes. The 8:45 AM assembly with current school students was a symbolic gesture, representing the seamless transfer of legacy and emphasizing the timeless connection between past and present generations within the Sahibganj Old Xaverians community.

Loyola Alumni Association, Jamshedpur conducted medical camp at Loyola School, Jhiling which is situated at 70 km from Jamshedpur in the interior clusters of Bengal.

402 Patients were treated free of cost by our Doctors and Free Medicine was also given to each person there. This was the 1st of the 5 medical camps scheduled for next 3 months.

On behalf of LAA, we would like to THANK YOU ALL our Doctors and Volunteers for sacrificing their Sunday to help make the Medical Camp at Loyola School Jhiling a Grand Success .

Jai Loyola

Rajiv Talwar
JAAI Vice President

SXAA fiesta 2023 gets off to a great start !! Inter school kabaddi tournament !! First match between St Xavier's Patna and DPS Patna .

Sahibganj, November 9, 2023 - The Sahibganj Old Xaverians Association (SOXA) proudly orchestrated a comprehensive eye camp for the students and teachers of St. Xavier's School, Sahibganj. Headed by the esteemed Dr. Rahul Verma, an alumnus of the ICSE Batch of 2005 from St. Xavier's School, Sahibganj, as well as of Rural Medical College, Shirdi, Bareilly International University, and three Jesuit institutions, the event aimed to provide essential eye care services and foster awareness about ocular health within the local community.

Dr. Verma's dedication to the Indian Society of Cornea and Keratorefractive Surgeons, along with his acknowledged efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic by the Rohilkhand Charitable Trust, reflects his unwavering commitment to community service.