Badhte Kadam
The fourth stage of Badhte Kadam was launched at Wahiajer, West Jaintia Hills by Deputy Commissioner PS Dkhar. During the programme he called upon people to treat the differently-abled with equality while asking the participants to avail the benefits of the scheme.
Gratuitous relief
The Deputy Commissioner, West Jaintia Hills has released an amount of Rs 6200 for the families affected by the fire incident during 2011-2012 in different villages under Thadlaskein Block.
Awards
The North East Zone Cultural Centre would awards of recognition to young talented artistes for the year 2012-13. Details can be obtained from the office of the Director of Arts and Culture before November 12.
Assistance
The office of the District planning Officer, East Garo Hills has invited proposals from NGOs, SHGs and voluntary agencies for financial assistance from voluntary action Fund of the Planning department.
School fest
Seven Set HS School will organise an open air activity ‘Pre Junior Frolic 2012’ with the theme – where there are children, there is life for the pre-junior classes, on Thursday from 10am onwards. Deputy Chief Minister BM Lanong will be the chief guest.
New office bearers
The Dorbar Shnong Mynsain has elected new office bearers with SS Rynghang as Rangbah Shnong, Raplang N Kharai as secretary, Phibar Kyrsian as assistant secretary, Ambor Makhroh as finance secretary and Elin Rympei as treasurer, besides other executive members.
Clarification
In connection with the accident case at MES on Monday (ST, November 6) one Gideon Bareh has clarified that his name was mentioned as the driver of the Alto when the driver was actually Pynbitlang Hynniewta who is also the owner of the vehicle.
Clarification
In relation to a crime report (ST, November 6), it was clarified that the alleged rapist Reginald N Marak had raped a 15-year-old girl who is his neighbour and not his sister.