EJH bans poisoning, using explosives in rivers
KHLIEHRIAT: After receiving complaints that in the year 2018, 2019 and 2020, poisonous chemicals and explosives were used leading to rampant killing of fishes in rivers and streams, the district magistrate of East Jaintia Hills has prohibited poisoning rivers and detonating of dynamites as well as rampant killing of fishes in the rivers/streams. In an order, the district magistrate also prohibited illegal extraction of limestone and soil/sand near streams and rivers within the district besides any activity that could threaten aquatic life, in streams and rivers falling under 2-Shnong Environment Protection and Social Welfare Association (Narpuh) — Wah Chew Chew, Wah Sakha, Wah Umtalem, Wah Umtban, Wah Umkrung, Wah Umdaku, Wah Umbain, Wah Um Syiang, Wah Umriang, Wah Umbong, Wah Syntem, Wah Dohthli and Wah Lathad. The 2-Shnong Environment Protection and Social Welfare Association of Tongseng and Lumtongseng Narpuh, East Jaintia Hills, have been trying their best to preserve the rivers and streams in the area. Violators will be booked as per law, the order said.
Staff reinstated in cement plants
JOWAI: The intervention of Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) has led to the reinstatement and appointment of two persons in two cement plants in East Jaintia Hills. While JUD Cement Limited, situated at Wahiajer Narpuh in East Jaintia Hills, reinstated Ribancy Chyrmang after she was terminated by the company without any reasons, Gold Stones Cement Limited, Moosiang Lamare, appointed Marvel Nangbah on compassionate grounds following the demise of his father, who was an employee of the company. The reinstatement and the appointment were achieved due to the intervention of the KSU, Narpuh Circle, supported by its Khliehriat and Jaintia Hills District counterparts. According to president of KSU, Narpuh Circle, Kwilness Suciang, the Union had locked down the two cement plants as their request to reinstate Chyrman and appoint Nangbah in the respective companies was not heeded. Both the cement plants were locked down for three hours, and the doors allowed to be opened only after the managements decided to keep the requests made by the KSU. It may be mentioned here that most cement plants in East Jaintia Hills promise to provide 60 percent job opportunities to locals, but fail to keep it, claiming that the local people do not meet the skill requirements.
Fit India Run, plantation drive
SHILLONG: The units and several sector headquarters under BSF Meghalaya organised a ‘Fit India Freedom Run’ on Wednesday in Tura and Shillong. The run was organised in Dobasipara, Praharinagar, Dhanakgiri and Mawpat with strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols. The BSF on Wednesday also held a plantation drive at Frontier Headquarter BSF, Meghalaya, where saplings were planted by the personnel inside the campus.
SK Oil price revised
KHLIEHRIAT: The Deputy Commissioner (Supply), East Jaintia Hills, in an order, has informed that price of SK Oil has been revised and fixed with immediate effect for September. The wholesale price at Khliehriat is Rs 29.10, Rs 29.35 Sonapur Oil Agency and Rs 33.01 Sutnga Sub-Depot. Retail price: Khliehriat (Rs. 31.10 p), Sonapur Oil Agency (Rs 31.25) and Sutnga- Sub- Depot Sutnga (Rs 34.91). The retail price for FPS centre beyond 5 km from wholesale outlet at Khliehriat, Sonapur and Sutnga will be fixed by the concerned vigilance committee.