with the Department of Arts and Culture, and
ICCR Shillong. (ST)
Two-wheeler theft cases surge in Upper Mawprem
SHILLONG, May 8: A series of two-wheeler theft cases in Upper Mawprem and surrounding localities has triggered widespread concern, with residents demanding immediate police intervention to strengthen security. According to locals, at least three motorcycles and one scooty have been stolen in recent months. Two of these thefts reportedly occurred in Centre Mawprem within the last fortnight, including an incident near Hari Har Dairy last week. The thefts have been concentrated along the Presbyterian Church road stretch leading from Lower Mawprem toward Upper Mawprem, as well as in Nongsohphoh and Barapathar. The locals noted that these densely populated areas, which feature busy markets and residential clusters, are particularly vulnerable at night when surveillance is minimal. In this regard, they have urged the police to intensify night patrolling and increase surveillance in vulnerable pockets. They also called for the installation of CCTV cameras at strategic locations and improved street lighting to deter thieves.
Sri Sri Ramthakur Samiti to mark silver jubilee with two-day festival
SHILLONG, May 8: The Sri Sri Ramthakur Samiti, Shillong, will celebrate its 25th annual festival with a two-day programme starting Saturday at the Rilbong Puja Mandap. To mark the silver jubilee, a religious shobhayatra (procession) will be taken out on Saturday at 3:15 pm from the Rilbong Puja Mandap ground. The procession will feature a decorated vehicle dedicated to Sri Sri Ramthakur. The second day of the festival, on the other hand, will begin with religious rituals at 6 am, continuing through the evening. A highlight of the day will be a felicitation ceremony for the Samiti’s founder members at 1 pm. It may be mentioned that the event will be attended by the Swamiji of the Vivekananda Cultural Centre, Shillong. The celebration will also feature bhajan and kirtan groups from Tripura who will perform devotional songs during the two-day event.
Health camp for elderly in Malki today
SHILLONG, May 8: The Shillong Law College Red Cross Unit, in collaboration with the Indian Red Cross Society (Meghalaya State Branch), Dr. H. Gordon Roberts Hospital and the Dorbar Shnong Malki, will organise a free health camp for senior citizens on Saturday. According to a statement here, the camp, held to mark World Red Cross Day under the theme ‘United in Humanity’, will take place at the Shillong Law College premises from 10 am to 2 pm. Dr. Kitdor Diengngan, a specialist in geriatric medicine from Dr. H. Gordon Roberts Hospital and the first geriatrician in Meghalaya, will attend the health camp to provide consultations. His expertise focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of conditions specifically affecting the elderly. Meanwhile, senior residents of Dorbar Shnong Malki have been asked to avail the free medical services by bringing a valid ID, such as an Aadhaar card or EPIC, for registration.
