Honours academic achieversKohima, August 8 (MExN): Kohima College, Kohima, marked its 59th Foundation Day on August 8 with a ceremony at the college courtyard, celebrating the institution’s enduring legacy in higher education and recognising outstanding academic performances among students and faculty. Among the notable recipients, Manyei Konyak received the Commerce Department’s Outstanding Student Award 2026, while Shukiu T was recognised as the History Department topper. Vetazo Veswüh bagged the UG Meritorious Award 2026 for being the highest scorer in the sixth-semester examination. In the postgraduate category, Hengwale Kent and Viketuno Tsükrü secured Nagaland University Rank 1 and Rank 2, respectively. Political Science, who secured Nagaland University Rank 1 with a CGPA of 8.81, was honoured with the Kohima College Academic Excellence Award for University Topper 2026, comprising a certificate and Rs 30,000.