Food Commission chairman stresses zero-starvation goal
SHILLONG, May 18: Chairman of the Meghalaya State Food Commission Donald Philips Wahlang on Monday stated that the Commission’s primary mandate is to ensure no individual in the state suffers from starvation or is deprived of food. Speaking at a regional camp in Rongjeng, East Garo Hills, the former Chief Secretary said the Commission monitors food security schemes across multiple departments. These include the Public Distribution System (PDS), the PM POSHAN school meal scheme, and Anganwadi Centres under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS). The camp was organised by the Rongjeng Sub-Divisional Office (Civil) to strengthen awareness and ensure the effective delivery of welfare programmes. Wahlang noted the importance of grievance redressal mechanisms and urged beneficiaries to approach the Commission if their concerns remain unresolved at local levels. He assured that the Commission would intervene to ensure no eligible beneficiary is denied their food entitlements. The event included presentations on the National Food Security Act and district-level PDS operations.
Samyukta Gorkha Manch body to felicitate meritorious students
SHILLONG, May 18: The Joint Organising Committee (JOC) of the Samyukta Gorkha Manch has announced a felicitation ceremony to honour Gorkha students who achieved outstanding academic results in their 2026 board examinations. The initiative aims to recognise toppers of the Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBoSE) and students who secured 90% and above in the SSLC and HSSLC examinations conducted by MBoSE, CBSE, ICSE, and ISC. Led by the Bharatiya Gorkha Parisang and other participating Gorkha organisations, the JOC stated the programme is intended to encourage educational excellence and foster unity within the community. The event is expected to bring together students, parents, and community leaders from across the state. Details regarding nominations, venue, and the schedule will be released soon, the JOC said.
Sacred Heart Theological College marks Golden Jubilee of reopening
SHILLONG, May 18: Sacred Heart Theological College celebrated the Golden Jubilee of its reopening with a two-day programme on May 16 and 17. The event, themed “Shepherds in the Making… Shaped by His Heart – Expressions of Mission: A Mosaic,” marked 50 years since the institution resumed operations in 1976. The celebration featured cultural, spiritual, and educational programmes, including dramas, dances, and talks highlighting the institution’s mission of priestly formation for the service of the Church and society. The first day was dedicated to priests and religious members, with Mable Dhar, Mother General of the Visitation Sisters of Don Bosco, attending as chief guest. Approximately 650 participants attended the session, which focused on thanksgiving for those engaged in religious formation. The second day focused on youth and lay collaborators, drawing nearly 600 participants. Edmund Gomes, former Rector of the college, served as the chief guest for the day’s events.
