Support to BSNL strike
Meghalaya Joint Council of Trade Unions & Associations (MJCTU&A) has extended its support to the striking executive and non-executive employees of all BSNL bodies of N.E. Circle on Thursday.
Rice, sugar released
The Deputy Commissioner (Supply) of West Khasi Hills has informed that rice under NFSA scheme, 2013 for the month of July, 2017 quota, for AAY, Priority Household (PHH) and Non-NFSA within Nongstoin Sadar Sub-Division and Pariong Wholesaler Center and sugar for the month of February, 2017 within Nongstoin Sadar Sub-Division has been released.
Registration of pet dogs
Under Section 128 of the M.M. Act, all residents within the Shillong Municipal Area are required to register their pet dogs with the Municipal Board and to obtain dog tags on payment of fees of Rs. 200. All pet owners are to ensure that their dogs are not straying. Dogs found without tags will be treated as strays and necessary action will be taken as per Municipal Act. This was informed by the Chief Executive Officer, Shillong Municipal Board.
Marriage registration
The views and suggestions in writing on the Draft Meghalaya Compulsory Registration of Marriage (Amendment) Rules, available at the web-site http://meghalaya.gov.in. is extended for another period of 7 days from the date of publication of this press communiqué and may be sent to the Under Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Excise, Registration, Taxation & Stamps Department, Room No. 510, Meghalaya Secretariat, Main Building, Shillong.
Shillong College
The Rovers and Rangers Cell of Shillong College, in collaboration with Diamond Jubilee Celebration committee is organising a one-day programme entitled ‘Surf safely’ and ‘Free being me’ on Friday. Davis Marak, SP East Khasi Hills will be the chief guest.
Photography programme
Jeevan School of Creativity and Skills is organising a weekend course on Photography as Livelihood at Lady Keane College on July 29 and 30. Interested participants may log in to jeevanin.org or contact 8721845798.
Fresher meet
The Garo Students’ Union (Khasi Hills Zone), will organize an annual fresher meet cum social gathering on August 3 from 10 am to 5 pm at U Soso Tham auditorium, State Central Library.
Office bearers
Dorbar Shnong Qualapatty has elected new office bearers for 2017-2020 with Martamlin Pyrbot as headman, Ioni Rymbai, assistant headman, Joseph R. Warjri- general secretary, Wandache Pyrbot-joint secretary. Dorbar Shnong Umpling has elected new office bearers for 2017-2020 with Sanwat Fair Pyngrope as headman, Lewis Jyrwa-secretary (administration), Rodrick C Lyngdoh-secretary (development), Hamson Kharwan-secretary (Finance).