Clarification
The Health department has issued a clarification regarding a recent news item published in The Shillong Times titled “KSU questions irregularities in AYUSH recruitment.” The department emphasised that the recruitment process for Medical Officer AYUSH, District Programme Manager (DPM), and Staff Nurse positions under the National AYUSH Mission (NAM) followed proper procedures. According to the statement, advertisements were published on February 12, 2024, in local newspapers, including The Shillong Times, and the department’s official website. The shortlist of candidates was released on May 16, 2024, followed by an additional list on May 27, 2024. Only candidates who passed the written exams and adhered to the application deadlines were selected for interviews, it said.
The 19th Edition of ‘Celebrating North East India Festival, Istanbul’ was organised by Vikram Medhi, CEO of NEIFT supported by Consulate General of India, Istanbul Mijito Vinito and co-sponsored by the Meghalaya’s Department of Tourism. Daniel Syiem would also like to thank the entire Northeastern team for working together to making the show a grand success, leaving a great impact on the audience in Istanbul.
Convocation
Student Cell of Lady Keane College will organise a convocation programme for the graduating class of 2024 on September 21 in the college auditorium.
Literary prog
A literary programme of the Nepali Poets Meet was organised by the Sahitya Akademi New Delhi in collaboration with the Nepali Sahitya Parishad in Shillong on September 15. All five Nepali poets of Shillong approved by Sahitya Akademi read out loud their self-composed poems at the programme.
Office-bearers
The Khasi Jaintia Deficit School Teachers Association has elected new office-bearers for the term 2024-27 with AM Lyngwa as the president and Raynold Basaiawmoit as general secretary besides other members.
Gratitude
The Eid Milad Un Nabi Celebration Committee has conveyed its gratitude to all participants and thanked the East Khasi Hills district administration for their cooperation in the successful celebration of Eid Milad Un Nabi.
Holiday
Banks and financial institutions in East Khasi Hills will remain closed on September 18 on account of Unitarian Anniversary Day, ordered the General Administration Department.