KHNAM conducts checking of labour licences
SHILLONG: The Khun Hynniewtrep National Awakening Movement (KHNAM) youth wing conducted a check on labour licences of construction laborers working at 4 project sites of the government at Mawkasiang on Thursday. When contacted, the president of the youth wing Thomas Passah said, “More than 150 labourers do not have Labour license. They do not even know that they need Labour Licence even as most of them are from Assam.”
He added there were labourers who were ordered to stop working while others were given time. The inspection was carried out at Arts and Culture project site, Tourism project construction site and two sites of Public health. According to the Passah, the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) should do away with the Executive Member (EM) in charge of Labour. He criticized the present Executive Committee (EC) of the KHADC for not ‘doing its duty’ and relying on NGOs for inspection. Passah said they will meet the CEM KHADC PN Syiem and Chief Minister Conrad Sangma to discuss the matter. On the other hand, he also urged the local indigenous people to take up manual labour and not shy away from it.
SWKH DC prohibits throwing of garbage
MAWKYRWAT: South West Khasi Hills District Magistrate I. Laloo on Wednesday issued an order prohibiting throwing of garbage including plastics as these contribute in the pollution of water bodies and affects the environment.
While referring to the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, the District Magistrate said that all individuals, households, groups or associations have been prohibited from throwing garbage not only because of environmental concerns but due to health concerns as well. The District Magistrate also informed that the order will come into force with immediate effect and warned that any violation of the order will be punishable according to law. Laloo also requested the headmen and leaders of different associations within the district to cooperate with the District Administration and to make sure that people in their villages utilise dustbins for storing garbage.
Rice mill owner denies violating pollution norms
SHILLONG: Wilme K Marak , the owner of a rice mill in Williamnagar has denied the allegations that his mill is not operating according to the guidelines concerning mandatory pollution norms.
In a statement issued here, Marak said that the rice mill was established after obtaining the necessary clearances from the concerned authorities and that prior to its establishment, site inspection sound emission and other tests were conducted by officials of the State Pollution Control Board and clearance for setting up the mill was issued only after all tests were done. He also said that various authorities visited the mill on May 17 and stated that the rice mill is operating in conformity with the noise pollution norms. “Nevertheless, all efforts are being made to reduce noise so as not to cause any nuisance to the nearby residents but it will take some time to set up a scientific sound proofing system as it entails heavy expenditure for building such an infrastructure with my meager income ,” said Marak.
Road diversion for overloaded vehicles in North Garo Hills
TURA: The North Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner has passed an order stating that all heavily loaded vehicles transporting goods weighing more than 10 metric tons to Tura or any part of Garo Hills are to take a diversion via the Damra-Rongjeng-Songsak- Jengjal route instead of the Damra-Mendipather -Resubelpara-Bajengdoba route.
The move has been necessitated due to restrict heavy vehicles exceeding 9 metric tons from using Soksan Bridge No.37/3 along the Songsak-Mendi road which might give way under heavy loads. It may also be mentioned that due to serious structural damages of the RCC Bridge at Krishnai on NH-37, vehicles transporting heavy goods are taking the Damra-Mendi-Resu-Bajong route. The DC said that measures are being taken up to safeguard the interests of the public as well as to prevent further damage to the bridge.
IIM FDP attracts participants from across the country
SHILLONG: IIM Shillong is organising a two week ‘Faculty Development’ programme for faculty members of management and allied subjects who are currently teaching in management institutes, universities, and organisations.
The objective of the programme is to strengthen teaching and research skills in contemporary and emerging areas of management and to expose participants to recent developments in teaching and research methods.Faculty members from different institutions and organisations across the country are attending the programme which officially kicked off on May 21 and will conclude on June 2.