News Capsule

Order
In view of the call for office picketing in all the districts of Khasi and Jaintia Hills with effect from May 13, the Meghalaya government has taken measures to ensure normalcy in the State and has ordered all State government employees to attend office and carry on with their normal duties and functions. The Government has warned of strict action against all unauthorized absence.
Carnival
As part of the commemoration of the Silver Jubilee of SAN-KER, the Friends of the Mentally Ill are organizing a Food and Games Carnival at All Saint’s Hall on Wednesday from 10 am.
Book released
Balei?, a book of many questions written by Rev. Fr. Breson Paul Ranee, was released on Saturday last at Mairang by Anthony L. Mawlong, president of Catholic Youth Association Mairang. The book questions the different facets of individual, family and social life of the people.
Relief
The Garo Students’ Union, Ri-Bhoi Unit, Byrnihat, recently distributed rice and blanket to the 17 affected families of Nongladu village who was affected by cyclone on April 24 last. The Union took the initiative after the local MLA and MDC of Jirang constituency failed to do anything for the affected families.