News Capsule

Nomination for national awards
The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports is inviting applications for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, Arjuna Award, Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar, Dhyan Chand Award for Life Time Achievement in Sports & Games and Dronacharya Award. The last date of submission of applications is on or before March 28, 2016. Detailed information can be obtained from the office of the Director, Sports & Youth Affairs, Meghalaya, Shillong.
Competition
The Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation will conduct the 1stNational Essay Competition on Water Conservation during the year 2015-16. The last date for receipt of entries by the Nodal Officer is March 12, 2016. Details may be obtained from the Nodal Officer/Officer in Charge, CGWB, SUO 1 Keating Road, Opposite Assam Secretariat Building, Shillong-793001, or through e-mail at [email protected], [email protected] and also on the number 9436940661.
Sec 144 CrPC
The Sub Divisional Magistrate, Sohra Civil Sub Division, Sohra has promulgated an order under Section 144 CrPC prohibiting person or group of persons or organizations from indulging in any activities of any kind in the whole stretch of the Shella Umiam and Thariaghat rivers and within 100 meters on both sides of the said river banks.
Programme
The closing ceremony cum valedictory programme of the Leadership Training Programme for Women organised by Seng Kynthei Unitarian Union Northeast India (UUNEI) will be held on March 5 at the hall of the Unitarian Church, Madan Laban, at 2 PM.
Natl Safety Day
The Chief Inspector of Boilers & Factories, Meghalaya, has appealed all stakeholders to observe and celebrate March 4 as the 45th National Safety Day and to renew their commitment to the goal of promoting integration of occupational safety and health in the work systems, practices and daily life. The theme for this year’s campaign is ‘Strengthen Safety Movement to Achieve Zero Harm’.