Coin mela
The State Bank of India, Nongpoh branch on Thursday organised a mega coin exchange mela on the branch premises to encourage and popularise the use of coins and also to dispel the misconception of fake coins amongst the general public. The meeting was attended by the Ri Bhoi Deputy Commissioner Chinmay Gotmare and local MDC Rona Kymdeit.
Dry day
The West Jaintia Hills District Magistrate has declared December 24 and 25 and January 1 as dry days in the entire West Jaintia Hills District.
Train ticket
Working hours of Meghalaya Transport Corporation’s passenger reservation system (railway ticket booking) has been extended from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm all week days with immediate effect.
Declamation contest
Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, Shillong, organised the District Level Declamation Contest 2016 cum Neighbourhood Youth Parliament in association with Metallica-Sargam Sports & Cultural Club on Shillong College premises on Thursday.
Leadership camp
The Central Calcutta Science & Culture Organisation for Youth, a Government-supported organisation working for the welfare of students and youth, will organise the National Integration and Youth Leadership Camp and seminars from December 24 to 31 at Assam Rifles Public School, Laitkor. The camp aims at self-development of youth leadership and mutual exchange between the students hailing from different corners of India.