Mission Indradhanush
The second chapter of ongoing universal vaccine immunization programme against seven preventable diseases namely, diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, polio, tuberculosis, measles and hepatitis B was launched on Tuesday at Circus House, Tura, by West Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner, Pravin Bahshi. The Mission Indradhanush representing the seven colours of the rainbow, aims at immunizing all children against seven preventable diseases.
Strike deferred
The proposed indefinite strike of postal employees unions scheduled to be commenced from May 6 has been deferred following an assurance given by the Centre on their various demands.
Book release
The book titled “Tagore and Pineland Shillong” by Uma Purkayastha will be released in a function organized by Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Shillong at Brookside premises, Rilbong at 4 PM on May 8.
DD telecast
A panel discussion on Land (Amendment) Bill, 2015 which was telecast live in Doordarshan Kendra Shillong on Tuesday with Rev. PBM Basaiawmoit, Prof H Sreekanth and Prof B Panda from NEHU as the panelists will be re-telecast on May 11 at 2 pm in DD North-East.
