Notification
The Principal Secretary, General Administration Department, in a notification, said that the area around the Umiam Lake commonly referred to as ‘Barapani’ or ‘dam site’ will now be officially called Umiam. The notification also directed all concerned to use the officially correct name of Umiam henceforth in all signboards, correspondences, etc.
NSS camp
The NSS unit of Seng Khasi College conducted a special camp at Mawlai Umthlong from May 23 to 30 that included a cleaning drive of the water pools and paths, football match, trekking to Umiam River, arm wrestling competition and literary activities like essay, debate, and quiz competitions. A magic show, skit presentation and dance, among others, were organised on the concluding day.
Awareness prog
Alcoholics Anonymous Foundation Group and Seed of Hope (Al Anon Group) Shillong, organised an awareness programme on alcoholism and its effects at Arya Vidyalaya Secondary School, Luckier Road, and Anath Ashram Secondary School, Lower Mawprem, on Monday, to create awareness among the teachers and students. Around 110 students and teachers participated in the programme.
ODF campaign
On May 29th, the NESFAS team along with the East Khasi Hills District Water & Sanitation Mission (DWSM) conducted an orientation programme at Chandigre in West Garo Hills on open defecation free and total sanitation. Apart from Chandigre, five other villages – Daribokgre, Sasatgre, Ganol Sangma, Wakringtonggre, Rangwakamgre took part in the programme.
