GHADC urged to resolve
SGH nokmaship issue
TURA, Dec 14: Social activist from South Garo Hills Geneth M Sangma on Thursday urged the GHADC to appoint a Nokma for Rompa A’sim A’king in the same district which is currently without a village head after the demise of incumbent Nokma, Sulonsing A Sangma. In his appeal to GHADC Deputy CEM, Nikma Ch Marak, a copy of which has also been given to the West Garo Hills Deputy commissioner, Sangma informed that the entire community under the a’king is facing hardships with regard to obtaining EPIC, Birth Certificate, Caste Certificate, Loan Subsidies and establishment of residency in the district, due to the absence of a village head. It may be recalled that recently, two groups of people – the wife and relatives of the deceased Nokma and a Committee under the Me’cheng mahari, had staked claim to authority in the a’king. FIRs were also filed by the two groups against each other. Thursday’s appeal by Sangma urged the GHADC to look into the matter and appoint a leader so as to put an end to the question of authority under the a’king.
Review meet with BDOs in SGH
implementation of centrally sponsored schemes
under PHE department on Thursday. (ST)
TURA, Dec 14: Chief Secretary DP Wahlang along with Principal Secretary to Health and Social Welfare department, Sampath Kumar, Commissioner and Secretary to PHE etc, Syed Md Razi, and Director of Education Ambrose Marak held a review meeting with the BDOs and other officers of various line departments at New Circuit House Conference Hall in Baghmara, on Thursday. Highlighting the implementation of various centrally and state sponsored schemes, various departments delivered presentation relating to rural development programme such as PMAY, MGNREGA etc, status of JJM under PHE, NRLM, ICDS, Health, Education, PWD Roads, NH, NHIDCL, Banking etc. During the meeting, various issues and challenges faced by different departments were also raised with the Chief Secretary.
District buyer-seller meet in WJH
JOWAI, Dec 14: Jowai MLA Waildamiki Shylla on Thursday inaugurated a two-day district buyer-seller meet-cum-SHG Mela organised by the office of the Deputy Commissioner of West Jaintia Hills in collaboration with the Meghalaya State Rural Livelihoods Society, at Daimasi playground Ladthadlaboh Jowai. Several farmers and cultivators from blocks of Thadlaskein and Laskein showcased their agriculture produce at the exhibition. Different vegetables and flowers were carried to the agriculture presentation besides seeds and legumes were also on display and a variety of poultry.
Cleaning drive in two localities
SHILLONG, Dec 14: Dorbar Shnong Laban will organise a cleaning drive from 8 am to 12 pm on Thursday. It has requested the residents of the locality to participate in the drive. Entry of vehicles into the locality has been restricted during the drive. No overnight parking will be allowed on the roadside in entire Laban area. The Dorbar Shnong Qualapatty and Qualapatty Sports, Social and Cultural Club will also organise a cleaning drive in the locality from 8 am on Saturday. No vehicle will be allowed to enter the locality till the cleaning drive is completed. The Dorbar has sought participation of locals.