Award
The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has awarded Grade ‘C’ to Mawsynram Border Area College for being an institute imparting quality education. According to a statement on Thursday, a peer team constituted by NAAC had visited the institute on March 10 and 11. “The accreditation makes MBAC the only self-financing institutes in Meghalaya that invited Assessment Committee for the first cycle of accreditation as it will assist the stakeholders in getting various benefits,’ the statement said.
Rice released
Rice for AAY, PHH and Non-NFSA quotas for April has been released to all wholesalers for doorstep delivery to all fair price shop centres in West Jaintia Hills starting April 1 to 9, the West Jaintia Hills Deputy Commissioner (Supply) has informed.
Dry day in EKH
The East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner (Excise) has declared April 2 as dry day in the district in view of Good Friday. According to a statement, all bonded warehouses, IMFL shops, bars, hotels, clubs, canteens and outstills have been direct to remain closed.
Curfew extended
West Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner Ram Singh has extended the night curfew in the district till April 8. According to the order, the restrictions and relaxations during the curfew hours will remain the same.