Order
In pursuance of the order of the National Green Tribunal, the East Khasi Hills District Magistrate has directed that all coal-laden trucks plying within the district should be covered with tarpaulin except for the rear part of the truck which shall be covered with transparent plastic sheet. The order comes into force immediately. Violation of this order will be dealt with as per law.
Quiz
As part of the commemoration of the birth sesquicentenary of U Babu Hajom Kissor Singh, founder of Khasi Unitarianism, the Unitarian Church of Madan Laban will organize an Inter Secondary School Quiz Competition at the St. Edmund’s College Auditorium on Thursday at 10 am.
Agitation
Central government employees including from Meghalaya staged a rally near Jantar Mantar, Parliament Street, New Delhi on Tuesday as per call given by the National Joint Council of Action of Central Govt. employees. The employees also moved a resolution announcing various kinds of agitation from May 2015 to culminate with an indefinite strike from November 23.
Education
The Regional Youth Association from Guwahati has decided to provide free higher education to 500 poor and meritorious students from Meghalaya and Nagaland. Students desirous of availing the scheme can contact the no. 08399862067 or RYA helpline number 07035507774 for queries. RYA will also start counseling programmes in Shillong and Tura from May.
Sports meet
Khyndai Lad Film Club will organise the ‘Indigi 2015’ sports meet on April 30 at Madan Raid, Pahambir in Ri Bhoi District. The event will feature indigenous sports and games.
Camp
The North East Security Academy organised a camp at Saitsnad Ground, Mawkyrwat, on Tuesday to recruitment youths as security guard. NESA is an organised Public Implementing Agency under Meghalaya State Skill Development Society, will conduct similar camps at Ranikor and its adjoining areas on Wednesday.
Counselling
A counselling cum career guidance for higher education was held on Tuesday at Dorbar Hall Mawkhlam-Nongpyndeng in West Khasi Hills District by the lamlongti Civil Society, Nongstoin. T.M. Gowda, Admission Coordinator, R.R Institutions, Bangalore, was the resource person.
Workshop
The Basin Development Unit of West Jaintia Hills District organized a workshop on Tuesday on formation of Eco-Clubs in the district to tackle environmental issues. The workshop was attended by schools teachers, IHM trainees, Forest officials and staffs of Basin Development Unit.
