Abducted headman’s family alleges ransom demand
NONGPOH, Jan 12: Family members of Manason Doloi, the headman of Warmarsaw village in Ri Bhoi, who was kidnapped by unknown miscreants on January 9, have alleged that the abductors have demanded ransom for his release. Police, who have corroborated the family’s statement, have, meanwhile, refused to divulge the details of the demanded ransom amount. The police have also assured that they are leaving no stone unturned to rescue the abductee and nab the abductors. According to the information so far, Doloi was reportedly abducted on Saturday night by unknown miscreants, who are suspected to be from Assam. Meanwhile, leaders of Western Ri Bhoi Durbar (WRBD) have expressed concern over the incident, while also praying for Doloi’s release. The WRBD also exhorted the state government to set up a police outpost at Bakhlapara, a border between Meghalaya and Assam. The WRBD members are of the opinion that such a move will check criminal activities along the border area.
‘Declare 2021 year of farmers’
SHILLONG, Jan 12: The Hill Farmers Union (HFU) has asked the government to declare 2021 as the year of the farmers. The demand was made during a meeting between the union and Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Tuesday, in which the latter was apprised of the difficulties faced by the farmers in Meghalaya. The union has asked the government to issue an official notification declaring 2021 as the year of the farmers and to ensure that farmers along the interstate border are not harassed. HFU president, Commander Shangpliang, also lamented that commercial vehicles are still charging exorbitant rates despite vehicles being permitted to fill passengers as per their full capacity.
Demise of ex-teacher condoled
SHILLONG, Jan 12: The Meghalaya Retired College Teachers’ Association (MRCTA) has lamented the demise of Prof Sisir Bhattacharjee, former HoD of Mathematics of St. Edmund’s College. Bhattacharjee (87) passed away on Monday at NEIGHRIMS due to old-age ailments. “Extremely helping and pleasing in nature, he was associated with few other educational institutions and also social organisations. He used to make complex topics of mathematics an easy one through his versatile knowledge-base and simple approach. A person of such simplicity, knowledge and wisdom was a treasure to the society. He maintained a very dignified post-retirement life and remained active through social activities,” the MRCTA said in its statement.
Students felicitated in SWKH
Mawkyrwat, Jan 12: The KSU Mawkyllut Unit on Saturday facilitated 14 meritorious students from Mawkyrwat, Mawten and Sohkhyllam village with the Mait Shaphrang Award for their exemplary performance in various examinations in 2020. The youths who have been facilitated include Donboklang Syiemlieh, Macdonald Syiemlieh, Rikynti Lyngdoh, Bitiful Thyrniang, Fillbertwellborn Syiemlieh, Aihunshisha Shangdiar, Miracle Rngaid, Luckybornson Lyngdoh, Wanshanbor Mawlong, Lawanshisha Lyngkhoi, Barihun Wanniang, Mirable Blah, Wandahunshisha Lyngkhoi and Miranda Blah.