Dr John Santer Shangpliang, Director, Ri-Khasi Channel, former lecturer of St. Anthony’s College, son of R.S. Shangpliang and husband of Matilda Lyngdoh passed away on March 13. He was also a well known author, poet and film director. The funeral will be held on March 15 at 2 pm. The Meghalaya Editors’ and Publishers Association has condoled his demise.