Father William Bourke SJ was born in Canada on 28th May 1925. He moved to Darjeeling as a Jesuit after having realised his calling and offered the rest of his life in the service of the society there, mainly in the terms of education and language.

He served as the Headmaster of one of the most renowned schools in Darjeeling, St. Robert’s School, from 1981 to 1990, before which he was a part of St. Peter’s School, Gayaganga. In 1992, he joined the St. Bellarmine Language Institute as the head.

Apart from his contributions as an educationist, his work in the field of language is also regarded to be of great importance. He was an immense lover of the Nepali Language, which is evident from his translation of full Bible into Nepali. He also had written the first Nepali thesaurus which was published by the name “Sahi Shabda”, for which he was awarded the Madan Purashkar, one of the most prestigious awards in the field of Nepali literature.

Father William Bourke’s funeral was observed at St. Joseph’s (North Point), yesterday at 2 P.M., where many lives that were touched by him visited to pay their last respect, while many others paid their prayers from their respective places.

He will always be remembered as an educationist, an ardent linguist who knew more than 24 languages and as a holy soul, who always believed that work is the worship of God. We thank him for his service.

With inputs from Prem Kumar Chettri, Asst Teacher (Retired) – St. Roberts School

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This song was screened in the “save Teesta and Rangeet” program organised by the Paila and warnamala family on 14th and 15th September.

The students who were involved in the films

Director – Megha Theeng
Asst Director – Rahul Syangdan and Phuden Sherpa
Art – Ananya De
Cinematographer- Yaksang Yonzon
Editing – Negacy Angom
Lighting – Pemsang Tamang
Prop Manager – Aditi Gupta, Juben Lepcha, Prashant Chettri and Prajwal Chettri

All students from 3rd Semester, Mass Communication Dept, St Joseph’s College, Darjeeling.

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The executive members consist of the student of Department of Geography, St Joseph’s College, Department of Geography, Darjeeling Govt College and Department of Geography, Southfield College. Whereas in the advisory body following members would be included: Principal of St Joseph’s College, Faculty members from the Department of Geography, Faculty members from the other institutes (Geog Dept), Research scholars (working in Eastern Himalaya) and stakeholders from the NGOs. The collaborative approach will be followed by the society by integrating different stakeholders (local people as well) while pursuing any future program or field studies.

Its major mission is to widen the space for enhancing all-round development for the pursuit of academic excellence. Presence and feedbacks of the invited guest from DLR PRERNA, Research Scholar (Wageningen University), Director (TIEEDI Forest Garden), Faculty from Darjeeling Govt College, Southfield College are genuinely noted for further analysis of the future program.

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This year the during the Music Video Fest the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism felicitated MANTRA BAND for their 20th Anniversary towards their unconditional commitment and enduring dedication to the music for the past two decades.

Mr Abhishek Gurung also added the whole new dimension towards the Music Video Fest as the judge along with Manta Band. As an outstanding vocalist and winning numerous accolades for his talent in Star World’s Stage 2, Still Water and Ginger Feet, he expressed his happiness to become a part of the fest and was mesmerised by the students’ talents.

Mr Shiker Chettri( Angel’s Studio) also was part of the judging panel and being in a Music Video production himself he was astounded with the production design of the Music Video entries.

There were total of ten music videos produced and the list of the winners are as follows-

• 1st position – “Andhakar” by Ankit Rai, Young Minds Production
• 2nd Position- “ Muskurayera” – Mayadev Productions
• 3rd Position – “Mann ko Kura” a song by Nilesh Xavier Pradhan, Creative Films
• Best Cinematographer -Ashish Pradhan for “Piratima”
• Best Script -Megha Theeng for “Runaway”
• Best Editor- Roland Lulam Rai for “Siriri”

The judges for the program were ecstatic to witness such talents among the undergraduate students and wished them luck for their future endeavours and planned to work in future with them.

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NB Rai sir was the Former Vice-principal, at the St.Josephs’ College. He has also authored the book on Physical Science which has been widely used in schools across the region. All his life, he contributed not only as a teacher, but also as a social worker and provided inspiration to all those who came in contact with him.

His illustrious children are Ms. Anuradha Rai, Principal South Field College, Darjeeling, his son Ashim Rai who is a Colonel in the Indian Army, and Mr. Nabin Rai, Headmaster, RKSP, Darjeeling.

His funeral is being held today 1/2/2019, at his ancestral residence in Tung, Kurseong.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the grieving family and pray to God to grant them strength to overcome this irreparable loss

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