The Department of Zoology, Nesamony Memorial Christian College, Marthandam, celebrated Teacher’s Day on 03 September 2026 at 2.40 p.m. in the Zoology Lab. The programme was organized to express gratitude and appreciation for the dedicated services of the teaching and non-teaching staff of the department.

The programme began with a prayer song rendered by Pratheeba, S. and Archana, A. S. of III B.Sc. Zoology. This was followed by the Presidential Address delivered by Dr. A. Premjith Jinham, Head of the Department, who highlighted the importance of teachers in shaping the academic and personal development of students.

A Teachers’ Day Address was delivered by Ms. A. S. Prakshitha Banu of III B.Sc. Zoology, which highlighted the importance of teachers in shaping the academic, personal and moral development of students and emphasized the valuable role played by teachers in guiding students towards a successful future.

As part of the Teachers’ Day celebration, gifts were presented to both the teaching and non-teaching staff members of the Department of Zoology as a token of love, respect and gratitude for their valuable contributions and support.

The Department of Zoology, Nesamony Memorial Christian College, Marthandam, organized Onam Celebrations–2026 on 25 August 2026 at 12.30 PM in the Zoology Laboratory.

The programme commenced with a prayer song by Benshiya B.G. of II B.Sc. Zoology, followed by the welcome speech by Anishma S.R. of III B.Sc. Zoology. The Presidential Address was delivered by Dr. A. Premjith Jinham, Head of the Department of Zoology. The celebration included an Onam address by Ms. S. Pratheeba of III B.Sc. Zoology, who highlighted the significance and values of celebrating Onam.

Students of I, II and III B.Sc. Zoology actively participated in various cultural programmes, dances, games and fun activities. The colourful programmes and the appearance of Maveli added joy and enthusiasm to the celebration.

A special feature of the programme was the honouring of students who had won prizes in various competitions conducted outside the college. The prize winners were appreciated and honoured for bringing recognition to the Department of Zoology.

The programme concluded with the honouring of the prize winners, followed by the vote of thanks by Abishek of III B.Sc. Zoology and the National Anthem. The programme came to a close at 1.45 PM, after which an Onam Sadhya was served to all the participants, providing a pleasant and traditional conclusion to the celebrations.

The Department of Zoology organized a programme to commemorate World Lion Day on 10 August 2026 at 2.30 PM in the UG Zoology Lab. The programme commenced with a prayer song rendered by Saniya Misha, N. and Kerena Evangelin of III B.Sc. Zoology, invoking God’s blessings for the successful conduct of the programme. This was followed by the welcome speech delivered by Archana A. S., III B.Sc. Zoology, who warmly welcomed the faculty members and students to the World Lion Day celebration.

The Presidential Address was delivered by Dr. A. Premjith Jinham, Head of the Department of Zoology. He highlighted the significance of World Lion Day and emphasized the importance of lion conservation and the protection of wildlife and their habitats. He also encouraged the students to develop a greater interest in wildlife conservation and actively participate in academic and departmental activities related to biodiversity and environmental protection.

The Talk of the Day was presented by Neethu S. D., II B.Sc. Zoology. The talk focused on the importance of lions as apex predators and their role in maintaining ecological balance. It also created awareness about the major threats faced by lions, including habitat loss, human–wildlife conflict, and other conservation challenges. As part of the presentation, she screened an informative video depicting the life cycle and life of a lion in its natural habitat.

The programme continued with the Prize Distribution, conducted by Dr. Adline Anita, Assistant Professor of Zoology. As part of the World Lion Day celebration, various competitions, including pencil sketching, painting, slogan writing, and quiz, were conducted. A total of 9 students participated in pencil sketching, 14 students in painting, 14 students in slogan writing, and 26 students in the quiz competition. The quiz competition was conducted in two stages. Initially, the 26 participants were divided into three groups—A, B, and C—and competed through three rounds. Based on their performance, Group A was selected for the final stage. The selected group was further divided into three teams of three members each. The final quiz was conducted on 10 August 2026 at 1.30 PM, comprising four rounds. The winners of the final quiz were awarded prizes in recognition of their outstanding performance. The first three winners in the other competitions were also awarded prizes, while consolation prizes were presented to all participants in appreciation of their enthusiasm and active participation.

The programme concluded with the Vote of Thanks delivered by Anugraha S. S., III B.Sc. Zoology, who expressed sincere gratitude to the Head of the Department, faculty members, students, and all those who contributed to the successful organization of the World Lion Day celebration. Finally, the programme concluded with the National Anthem.

The Christmas day was celebrated by our department on 23-12-2025. Rev. S. Suresh Chandra felicitated the function. Students performed their cultural talents.

·        The Onam function was celebrated on 08-09-2022.

·        The Pongal  function was celebrated on 14-01-2020.

·        The inaugural meeting of our Zoology association was held on 30-09-2019. The meeting was started with prayer. The UG Zoology association Secretary Mr. Ebenshej E. Aaron welcomed the gathering. Dr. G.D. Biji, Head of the Department of UG Zoology delivered the presidential address. Dr. Prof. A. Biju Kumar, Professor and Head, Department of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, University of Kerala was the chief guest. Who delivered an inspirational talk on the topic “Bio-diversity Conservation” The meeting came to an end after vote of thanks by Ms. T.F. Jiflin Shibula, Joint secretary of UG Zoology followed by National Anthem.