Competition on Khasi songs

A competition on Khasi songs was organized by the Hynniewtrep  Cultural and Welfare Organization (HTCWO) here on May 12.
The Speaker of the Meghalaya Assembly Mr E K Mawlong, who was the chief guest said it was also essential for the youth to come forward and to compete with others in such fields in the national level as well. “Khasi youths do not lack talent they can easily make a name for themselves provided  they work hard,” he said.
In the men’s category the first prize went to Splinter R Marbaniang, the second to P K Warlarpih, and the third to Besparly Rapsang.
Mishila Thabah, Mary bell Jyrwa, and Duh Duh Lyngdoh, were awarded the first, second and third prizes respectively in the women’s section.
The first, second and third prizes for the best group singers went ot Arthur Kongri and company, Jacinta War and Company and Rinus Lyngskhor and company respectively.
Govt. takes over Commerce College
The State Govt. has taken over the Shillong Commerce College by an ordinance issued hear on May 14.
The ordinance said that the period of take over would be for five years initially. The college which is in a moribund state for nearly a decade was a private venture. It ran into rough weather following clashes between the Education Department and its management.
The ordinance says, inter allia, the State Government may utilize the properties of the College for such educational purposes, including running of science college as it deems necessary.