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Intl Day for Bio-diversity
The office of the Divisional Forest Officer, Khasi Hills Wildlife Division, Shillong, Department of Forest & Environment Government of Meghalaya in collaboration with Meghalaya Biodiversity Board, conducted painting and essay competitions on the theme “Biodiversity for sustainable Development” on May 14 and 15 for children as part of the celebration of International day for Biological Diversity.
Tributes paid
Members of the Meghalaya Poorva Sainik Seva Parishad and Meghalaya Gorkha Ex-servicemen Welfare Association paid tributes to those killed in the recent Nepal earthquake during a condolence meeting held at Jhalupara, on Friday. The members also donated Rs. 81,092 to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for the victims.