Ban on plastic Tricolour
Following the directive of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs for strict compliance of the provisions contained in the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 and Flag Code of India, 2002 and not using the National Flag made of plastic, the Government of Meghalaya has banned the manufacturing of plastic-made Indian National Flags with immediate effect.
NGT order
The Deputy Commissioner, West Khasi Hills District, has informed that some coal-laden trucks are transporting coal in violation of the NGT order by not covering their load with tarpaulin sheets and has ordered that all coal-laden trucks originating from West Khasi Hills have to use tarpaulin sheets to cover the transported coal. Any violation will be dealt with as per the law.
Notice
The Sub Divisional Officer (C), Sohra Civil Sub Division has issued a notice directing owners of trucks, taxis and maxi cabs in the region to renew their road permit as mandated by M.V. Act, 1988 latest by April 30, 2015 failing which appropriate penal action shall be taken as per the provisions laid down in the Act.
Demand
The Hynniewtrep Achik National Movement has written a letter to the Meghalaya Chief Secretary demanding that the State Government should invite the banned militant outfit Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council for peace talks to bring long-lasting peace in the state. The HANM also offered to mediate to ensure that the State sees an era of peace and development.
Programme
Along with the rest of the country, Women Savings Day was celebrated in Shillong on Thursday, attended by Krishna Kr Pradhan, Regional Director, National Savings, who explained the significance of the day.
Life Cell, a stem cell bank, will organize a continuing medical education programme for medical practitioners in Thadlaskein, West Jaintia Hills, on April 18, on the importance of stem cells in modern medicine.
The Meghalaya Pradesh Youth Congress commemorated the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on Tuesday at Congress Bhawan, Tura. A procession was taken out and around five hundred postcards collected as part of the ‘Kisaan Satyagraha’ campaign were posted to the President of India.
Ceremony
The annual ceremony of Ramthakur Samiti, Shillong, will be held at the BSNL Community Hall, Rynjah, on April 18 and 19. Kirtan parties from Assam will be an attraction.
Seminar
The Meghalaya Medical Services Association, in collaboration with HCG, Bangalore, will organize a medical seminar on April 18 at Hotel Pinewood as part of the continuing medical education programme.
