World Alzheimer’s Day
On the occasion of World Alzheimer’s Day, SAN-KER will organise an event on September 23 at Anton Hall, Laitumkhrah from 11 a.m. onwards. The event will be titled “Grandparents Day” and will include various activities like puzzles, games, puppetry, colouring and craft for the elderly along with their children/grand children. There will be music and food as well. There will be free health check up for people over the age of 55 years.
New police station
The Government of Meghalaya has notified for the creation of a new Police Station at Umsohlait in Ri-Bhoi district to be known as Umsohlait police station.On creation of the police station, the areas coming under its jurisdiction shall cease to be under Umsning Police Station.
Death anniv
Thirteenth death anniversary of Ardhendu Chaudhuri ex MLA will be observed on Friday at a public function at Rilbong at 4:30 pm. Organised by Ardhendu Chaudhuri Charitable Trust, a number of welfare schemes meant for BPL families will be launched. Chief Secretary Y Tsering will be the chief guest and DC East Khasi Hills P S Dkhar will be guest of honour.
Dry days
The Deputy Commissioner (Excise), East Khasi Hills district has declared dry days on September 29 and 30 on account of Durga Puja and on October 2 on account of Mahatma Gandhi Birth Anniversary throughout the entire district of East Khasi Hills. All bonded warehouse/IMFL Shops/Bars/Hotels/Clubs and outstill shops shall remain closed on the above mentioned dates.
Cleaning drive
The Sein Raij Jowai will organise a cleaning drive in Myntdu river on Friday. Sein Raij president, OR Challam invites all residents of Jowai to join the cleaning drive which will start at 9 am from Loom Pyrdi Iongpiah where a short meeting will be held.
Food festival
Jail Road Durga Puja Committee is organising food festival, Dhamail competition, go as you like, quiz competition and antakshari competitions from September 24 to 28.
Lecture
Women’s College Shillong is organising the Ninth Pundit Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar Annual Endowment Lecture on September 23 at 1:00 p.m. A talk on ”Feminist Identity and Nation Building’ will be given by guest speaker Padmashri (Dr) Ravindra Kumar, Former Vice Chancellor, Meerut University.
Programme
The Ieng Rasong Sports, Social and Cultural Club organised a seminar programme cum workshop in self employment through collective effort on Saturday at Community Hall, Pynthorbah.
Meeting
The All Meghalaya Adhoc Lower Primary School Association will conduct its annual general meeting for all Adhoc lower primary school teachers of the state on September 29, from 11 am onwards at Riatsamthiah community hall (near Christian Academy HS School). New office bearers will be elected for the term 2017-2020.