Assistance
The Arts & Culture department has notified the guidelines for financial assistance to authors under the scheme ‘Production of Folk Literature’. According to a statement on Saturday, the scheme is to motivate young and budding authors in the production of literary materials meant for the advancement of folk literature of Meghalaya in either Khasi or Garo languages. “Detailed information may be obtained from the Directorate of Arts & Culture, Shillong and at the District Arts & Culture offices,” the statement said.
Base-laying
A foundation stone-laying ceremony for the upgrade of Umthlong SC to PHC will be organised on Monday. The programme will be attended by Health Minister AL Hek as the chief guest.
Programme
The Directorate of Horticulture, in association with APEDA, will hold an ‘Export Promotion Conference-cum-Buyer Seller Meet’ at State Convention Centre, Shillong, on Monday.
Office-bearers
A new committee was formed during a meeting of Hanuman Jayanti Utsav Samity. Accordingly, Ashok Singhania was elected as the president, Suraj Jasrasaria as the secretary, Gagan Deorah as treasurer among others.
World Water Day
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) will celebrate World Water Day on Monday
