News Capsule

Order
The Extra Assistant Commissioner in charge Western Ri Bhoi Administrative Unit, Patharkhmah, has issued an order under Section 144 CrPC prohibiting heavy vehicles, like loaded trucks and buses from plying through the Umling-Patharkhmah bridge as said bridge over the Umtru river is in a weak condition.
Dry Day
The Ri Bhoi Deputy Commissioner has directed all IMFL retail shops, bars in hotels, bonded warehouses, bottling units, country made spirit shops, out stills, breweries, canteens etc., located in the district to remain closed on October 2 on account of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary.
Office bearers
The executive committee meeting of Shillong Agarwal Samiti held on September 27 has elected new office bearers with Ashok Singhania as president, Nirmal Chachan as vice president, Sunil Kariwala as secretary, Ajay Agarwal as treasurer, besides other members.