MLCU conducts cleaning drive, waste audit for clean-up initiative
SHILLONG, June 3: The Department of Environment and Traditional Ecosystems (DETE) at Martin Luther Christian University (MLCU) organised a cleaning drive and waste audit on Wednesday, joining the regional “Himalayan Clean Up 2026” initiative. The drive covered the university’s Nongrah campus, the surrounding locality, the nearby river, and the Lapalang market area. Students, faculty, and staff participated in the collection, segregation, and responsible disposal of waste. A central component of the exercise was the waste and brand audit. This process identifies local consumption patterns and the prevalence of single-use plastics and other non-biodegradable materials. By analysing the collected waste, the initiative aims to provide data-driven insights into the plastic pollution challenges facing the Himalayan region. The Himalayan Clean Up is a mountain-wide movement focused on promoting sustainable waste management and encouraging long-term behavioural change. The department expressed its appreciation to the volunteers for their efforts in highlighting the importance of responsible consumption and community-led environmental conservation.
Two reported missing in Shillong
SHILLONG, June 3: Police have sought public assistance in locating two individuals reported missing from the city over the past fortnight. Sonia Debnath, 15, has been missing since May 21. Last seen at approximately 10 PM, she is described as 4 feet tall with a fair complexion, an oval face, and long black hair. She has a pierced nose, is soft-spoken, and is fluent in Bengali, Hindi, and English. She was last seen wearing a green baggy blouse and black six-pocket pants. In a separate case, 25-year-old Ebenezer Laloo was reported missing on May 30. Laloo is 5 feet 3 inches tall with a fair complexion and a thin build. He has an oval face, short curly black hair, a snub nose, and broken teeth. He is fluent in Pnar and Khasi. He was last seen wearing a blue, yellow, and white patterned shirt, black and white tracksuit pants, and dark blue slippers. Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts is urged to contact the Police Control Room at 6009196479 or the Missing Desk (Crime Branch) at 8837282114.
APS summer camp concludes
SHILLONG, June 3: Curtain came down on the three-day summer camp organised by Army Public School Shillong for students of Classes III to VIII on Tuesday. According to a statement here, the camp was inaugurated by the school principal, who encouraged the students to make the most of the diverse learning opportunities planned for them. “The camp offered a rich blend of educational and recreational activities, including yoga, Zumba, fireless cooking, art and craft, indigenous games, treasure hunts, and Indian Sign Language training and motivational talk. Students also enjoyed hands-on experience of Virtual Reality and 3D pen art conducted by Turbit, while traditional bamboo weaving workshops were facilitated by Remember Cane and Bamboo,” it said. The programme further featured talent shows, fancy dress performances and the innovative Trash to Treasure activity, promoting creativity and environmental awareness.
