FKJGP wants action against cattle smuggling, kidnap
SHILLONG: The South West Khasi Hills unit of FKJGP along with its Mawlai Circle met Deputy Commissioner Ripnar Lyngdoh and apprised her of cattle smuggling to Bangladesh via Balat and other border areas. The delegation was led by general secretary of the district unit B. Kharbani and the president of Mawkyrwat circle Borbanjop Wahlang.Speaking to reporters, Kharbani said the DC has assured them to take the matter seriously and suggested them to approach the SP of SWKH. Frequent cases of abductions were also mentioned. Besides, the organisation also highlighted the issue of delay in declaring the results of the written test of Grade IV. Lyngdoh assured them that efforts will be made to declare the results this month.
24 arrested in illegal liquor case
TURA: In an effort to restrict the illegal sale of liquor, the Excise Department in West Garo Hills arrested 24 persons in separate raids conducted in and around Tura town between the months of May and June. According to the Deputy Commissioner, the raids led to the seizure of approximately 47.67 litres of IMFL and Beer. A total of 8 cases were disposed of and fine amounting to Rs 9,500 was realised.
Postal union NE circle to indefinite strike
SHILLONG: Apropos the news item on “Postal Union strike”, the National Association of Postal Employees (NAPE), P-III, Bhartiya Postal Employees Association (BPEF), P-III and All India postal Employees Union (AIPEU), Postmen and P-IV have clarified that the article is untrue and fabricated by one section of the postal union led by the Leftist party. They added that the Joint Council of Action is not participating in the programmes called by the NE circle, postal group-C unions. It may be mentioned that the NE circle, postal group-C unions have resorted to strike to settle the long and genuine problems of the circle without further procrastination. Observance of lunch hour demonstration programme, wearing of black badges and posturing began from July and will continue till July 10 followed by observance of day-long dharna in front of divisional office, on July 12, day-long dharna in front of Chief Postmaster General office on July 14. Other programmes include observance of two-hour pen down on July 17. Date for indefinite strike will be decided at the Joint Circle Conference to be held at Guwahati) from July 20 to 22.
Illegal teer counters a menace
TURA: The Association for Democracy and Empowerment (ADE) has raised an alarm over the rapid rise in illegal teer counters in Tura and urged the State Government to deal sternly with the issue. ADE, in a statement issued here on Wednesday, said the State Government’s move of legalising teer for the mere purpose of earning revenue had backfired and that it was losing revenue rapidly due to the presence of a huge number of teer counters operating without valid licences. “Due to these unauthorised teer counters, those with valid licenses are facing losses. The authorized counters acquire licences, pay taxes and abide by the rules of the authority. But the real fruit is reaped by the illegal teer mafias. They contribute nothing to the state and are also for defaulting due payments,” the ADE said.The association also pointed out that most teer counters, whether legal or illegal, operate near busy streets, schools, churches and market places and has strongly demanded that they are shifted to locations where they are least accessible to the common people.
NGH to celebrate 5th anniv
SHILLONG: The North Garo Hills District will celebrate its 5th anniversary on July 27. A meeting in is this regard was convened recently by the Deputy Commissioner at his Office with the stake holders to chalk out the programme. In the meeting, it was decided to organise events to commemorate the day. During the celebration, a booklet profiling the achievements of various line departments accomplished in the preceding year particularly in the last five years will also be released. Chief Minister Mukul Sangma inaugurated the district five years ago on July 27 at Mini Stadium, Resubelpara by carving out areas from the existing East Garo Hills District.