Correction
With reference to the news item (ST Feb.19) under the caption “NE tops Centre’s priority list” the reference to veteran leader AB Vajpayee should have read as former Prime Minister and not as reported. The error is regretted.
Demand
The Joint Action Committee, War Jaintia and Riwar Mihngi comprising Hynniewtrep National Youth Front Southern Riwar Circle and KSU Bakur and Dawki units have demanded immediate transfer of the Sub-Divisional Officer, Amlarem and threatened to resort to agitation if their demand was not fulfilled.
Election
Paras Mal Bothra was elected as the vice-president of Shillong Cantonment Board on Wednesday. Seven newly-elected members of the Board also took oath on the same day. Later, the new members discussed problems faced by the people of the area.
Workshop
Meghalaya Biodiversity Board and Department of Forest and Environment will conduct a workshop on implementation of Biological Diversity Act and Rules and conservation and utilization for livelihood at the Conference Hall, Sylvan House, on February 20 from 10 am.
Missing person
One Mederuis Siangshai (29) reportedly went missing from Pamrapaithlu village on Jan 11. He is 5 feet tall and was last seen wearing blue jeans, black jacket and green canvas. Information on the persons can be given on 9862951870, 8118921378.
