News Capsule

Zoonosis day
Meghalaya Veterinary Services Association East Khasi Hills District Unit will celebrate World Zoonosis Day on July 6 with a screening camp for TB and Johne’s Disease to be conducted at Umlyngka Primary Milk Producers’ Co-operative Society followed by awareness on Zoonotic diseases of livestock.
Awareness
Gender awareness/ sensitization committee of St. Mary’s College is organizing an awareness programme on ‘Empowerment of Women: Different Perspectives’ on July 8 at 10:30 AM in the college auditorium.
Protest
Central govt. employees of Shillong observed mass demonstration cum rally on the Shillong GPO premises on Tuesday from 1 PM in protest against the retrograde recommendation of the 7th Pay Commission.
Relief
The Deputy Commissioner of West Jaintia Hills District, Jowai has sanctioned an amount of Rs. 2, 85.600/- (Rupees two lakh eighty five thousand six hundred) only for the payment of gratuitous relief to affected beneficiaries under Amlarem Block.
Orientation
The NSS Unit of St. Edmund’s College organised a one day orientation programme for 240 newly enrolled volunteers. The programme included a motivational talk and a presentation on the NSS.
Workshop
Nora Evalyn Higher Secondary School will organize a one day workshop on ‘substance abuse, cyber crime & women empowerment’ in collaboration with North East Network on July 15 at 9 AM at the centenary hall, Church of God (M&A), Qualapatty.