India building which developed after a pole which previously stood there was cut. A concerned citizen has brought it to the attention of SJ team that many schoolchildren use the footpath, and the unattended hole may even lead to one of them getting injured.
Several poles have been cut and left unattended.
One such cut pole was found protruding slightly
from the ground, increasing the rick of
an accident. (Photo contributed)
Are Rs 2,000 notes dead?
Have you lately wondered why Automated Teller Machines (ATM) Kiosks are not dispensing Rs 2,000 notes? Surely it has truck the mind of some wary Shillongites that of late we are only able to take away smaller denomination notes from ATMs.
Could this be attributed to the increased use of digital transactions or sheer scarcity of currency notes?
Most of us don’t clearly remember when this stopped or how did this come about. But for some keen citizens, who kept track of when these notes went missing, here’s more to ponder about.
Since coming into circulation, there have been several theories about these notes. One of the most common and believable claims is that the ATMs no longer dispense Rs 2,000 notes as the Reserve Bank of India has perhaps stopped the circulation and that only Rs 100, Rs 200 and Rs 500 notes are being allowed in circulation.
But according to reports, these claims have been termed as fake.
So, if the Reserve Bank has not stopped the circulation of these notes, where are they?
Although several theories can be deliberated over a case as disputable as this, the SJ team leaves it to Shillongites to get to the bottom of this peculiar phenomenon.
Extended Har Ghar Tiranga campaign
Shillongites observed the much-publicised “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign with much fanfare, proudly displaying the Tricolour atop their houses, shops and on their cars and two-wheelers.
The atmosphere last week was electrifying and colourful, to say the least and the enthusiasm displayed by the residents was seen never before.
Tricolours appeared on buildings and residential apartments much before the scheduled date of August 13 and the display continues even after the Independence Day celebrations have ended.
in Police Bazar, on Friday. (ST)
While residents appreciated the revised Flag Code allowing people to display the National Flag 24×7 on the three days from August 13-15, some are yet to respectfully remove the flag and store it safely.
The Tricolour can still be seen fluttering in some parts of the town in the night hours. The enthusiasm is appreciated but the violation of the Flag Code is turning out to be an eyesore.
The SJ hopes the district administration or the state government opens up a flag collection centre for people to submit the Tricolours in case they cannot store it safely in their houses, as has been the case in some cities across the country. Jai Hind!