Prohibitory orders
The District Magistrate, West Khasi Hills, has promulgated an order under Section 144 CrPC prohibiting all coal-laden trucks from plying through the district without covering the body with tarpaulin. The order also prohibits labourers from engaging in illegal extraction of coal and also prevents coal traders from using the road side to store coal pending transportation.
Shad Suk Mynsiem
The Deputy Commissioner, West Khasi Hills, has informed that all State government offices, revenue, magisterial courts and educational institutions in the district will remain closed on May 25 on account of Shad Suk Mynsiem of the Seng Khasi to be held at New Nongstoin Playground.
Lok Adalat
The District & Sessions Judge, Ri Bhoi District, in collaboration with the Meghalaya State Legal Service Authority will organize a monthly National Lok Adalat for Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) cases at the office of the District & Sessions Judge, Nongpoh, on May 9 from 10:30 am onwards.
Visit
Asom Sahitya Sabha president Dr. Dhrubajyoti Borah will visit Shillong on May 10 (Sunday). Besides other engagements he will attend the annual day programme of Shillong Assamese Ladies Welfare Club to be held on the Assam Club premises, Laban, at 2 pm. Aiyoyee, the Club’s souvenir, will be released on the occasion.
Prayers held
DM Line Women Welfare Society and Patanjali Yoga Samiti, Police Bazaar organized prayers and lighting of candles on Wednesday on the DM Line Puja Mandap premises in memory of the Nepal earthquake victims.
