Union against Strela Thounaojam’s attendance at NEHU event
SHILLONG, May 18: The North-Eastern Hill University Students’ Union (NEHUSU) has urged the organisers of Dazzle Vision Fashion Show to cancel Strela Thounaojam’s attendance at the event. In a letter, the NEHUSU said that it had received numerous complaints from various community leaders regarding the programme, which will be held at the Convocation Hall, NEHU Shillong, on Saturday. “The complaints have raised concerns about the attendance of Strela Thounaojam, who is set to be the show stopper for the event,” the letter said. Justifying its appeal, the NEHUSU continued, “This decision is in line with our commitment to maintaining peace and harmony on campus. Furthermore, we have received recent reports that Strela Thounaojam has been suspended from Twitter for posting hate speech and communal hatred; we believe it is best to avoid any potential conflicts that may arise from her attendance.”
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SPARK’s month-long training programme concludes
SHILLONG, May 18: A month-long skill training programme, organised by SPARK for the youths, concluded, benefitting around 40 participants. According to a statement here, the training programme was supported by the Office of the Samagra Shiksha, Education department and was held at Rangmen village Ri-Bhoi and Bara Bazaar slum in East Khasi Hills. “The main aim was to give self-supporting knowledge to the young adults so that they can live their life with dignity and to develop the ability to earn a living in them so that they can discharge their family obligations well as well as to provide financial independence that is crucial for breaking the cycle of poverty,” the statement said. State Project Director of Samagra Shiksha Swapnil Tembe, who was part of the concluding ceremony as the chief guest, handed over certificates to participants for successfully completing the skill training programme on fast food making and beautician course. Tembe also held interactions with the community people and students during the ceremony.