Order against Assam poll posters in M’laya
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TURA: In view of posters/pamphlets pertaining to the general election to the Assam Legislative Assembly being displayed in some places of Meghalaya bordering Assam, especially in the plain belt areas, West Garo Hills District Magistrate Pravin Bakshi has prohibited wall writing, pasting of posters, erecting/displaying of cut-outs, hoardings, banners, flags etc., on any government/private premises of Government of Meghalaya.
The order will come into immediate effect and will remain in force until further notices, a release said.
HYC slams govt inaction on maternity scheme
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NONGSTOIN: Members of the HYC West Khasi Hills District Unit on Thursday met Addl. District Medical & Health Officer, Dr. W.W. Phira to seek clarification on the implementation of Meghalaya Maternity Benefit Scheme which implemented by the State government in 2011-2012.
The Meghalaya Maternity Benefit Scheme is a scheme of the Health department under which Rs 4000 is provided to expectant mothers who attend check-up regularly in their respective CHCs, PHCs or Sub-Centre, which is at the amount of Rs. 4000.
Dr. Phira clarified that the State government has not yet implemented the scheme due to the shortage of fund.
HYC vice president Shapbor Wanniang condemned the government for introducing the scheme without funds.
Wanniang asked the Health department to sanction funds for the scheme at the earliest and asserted that it would follow up the matter.
NEC holds regional plan meet
SHILLONG: The status of vocational training and national skill development mission in the North East was discussed during the regional plan meet convened by NEC on Thursday.
Besides the skill development mission, implementation of Deen Dayal Upadhaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana, training programmes for youth and institutes, among others were discussed.
The meeting was aimed at assessing the impact of on-going programmes for skill development under different streams with regard to their relevance in the context of technological change.
Delegates from all the Northeastern states took part in the meeting.
According to Joint Director Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Sikkim, D.L. Ramudamu, the focus of the meeting was youth centric projects which will help the youths build skill development.
Labour Union to observe ‘black day’ on March 4
SHILLONG: The Garo Hills PWD Labour Union has decided to observe ‘black day’ on March 4 wearing black badges in protest against the apathy of the State government to address the grievances of the muster roll workers.
The Union will also submit a reminder to the authorities giving one month to consider the grievances of the workers as they have been denied various facilities by the State government for years.
If the concerned department fails to consider the grievances within the stipulated time, the workers will be compelled to resort to agitation or move the court of law, adviser of the Garo Hills PWD Labour Union, K.C. Boro, said on Thursday.
12 years ago, the Union had won a case in the erstwhile Shillong Bench of the Gauhati High Court, but the department disregarded the order of the Court, Boro alleged.
The Union will also hold a meeting on February 27 in Tura to work out the details for holding the ‘black day’.
Designated taxi stands in Police Bazar
SHILLONG: The East Khasi Hills District Local Taxi Welfare Association (EKHLTWA) has appealed to the general public to board taxis from designated taxi stands at Police Bazaar for their respective destinations.
“This is mostly relating to taxis in Police Bazaar. We urge the passengers to board taxis from the stands only. It will be a systematic arrangement for the passengers,” Wandonbok Jyrwa, general secretary of the association, said while addressing a press conference on Thursday.
He informed that four passengers will be at the back seat while one passenger and driver will occupy the front seat.
“Taxis can ply on the road till 8 PM; anything after the fixed timing is up to the agreement between the passenger and driver,” he added.