Rider on scooter collides with pedestrian in city, both injured
SHILLONG, June 30: A scooty rider and a pedestrian sustained minor injuries in a road accident near the Fire Brigade in Laitumkhrah on Tuesday evening. Police said the incident occurred around 7 pm when a scooty driven by Lucky Son Khongsit (23) of Demthring collided with a pedestrian, Jedan Marbaniang. Both were taken to Woodland Hospital for medical examination. SP (Traffic) Hari Prasanth confirmed that X-rays and other tests showed no serious injuries. “The pedestrian and the rider suffered only minor abrasions. Their medical reports were found to be normal,” the SP said.
Gorkha Public Sangathan celebrates foundation day
SHILLONG, June 30: The Gorkha Public Sangathan (GPS), Thembasuk, celebrated its Foundation Day on Sunday at Madanrting, Shillong. The event brought together community leaders, youth, and members to mark the organisation’s commitment to cultural preservation and social service. The programme commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, followed by a welcome song and the Saraswati Vandana. In his address, the president of the GPS emphasised the importance of safeguarding Gorkha heritage, language, and traditions, urging the community to remain united. The general secretary presented the Annual Report, outlining the organisation’s achievements in community welfare, education, and social development over the past year. Chief guest Dinesh Kumar Dixit and Guest of Honour Namada Rai, along with representatives from various Gorkha organisations—including the Durga Mandir Committee, Shiv Mandir Committee, and Gorkha Ex-servicemen—attended the celebration. The speakers praised the Sangathan’s initiatives in promoting communal harmony and encouraged the youth to take an active role in community service while upholding traditional values. A highlight of the event was a rendition of a Gorkha patriotic song, aimed at fostering a sense of pride in the community’s history. The celebration concluded with a vote of thanks from the vice-president, acknowledging the contributions of volunteers, donors, and performers in making the event a success.
Complaint over shoddy road construction in WGH
TURA, June 30: The Achik Sanchongprethanda Federation (ASPF) has filed a complaint with the West Garo Hills Superintendent of Police, seeking action against PWD officials and a contractor for alleged misappropriation of funds and shoddy work on the Rajabala-Selsella road. The complaint, filed under Section 173 (3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), accuses the officials and the firm of criminal breach of trust, cheating, and endangering public safety. According to the ASPF, the repair and blacktopping of the Rajabala-Balchanda-Haldibari-Selsella stretch were executed using substandard materials in violation of engineering codes. The organisation alleged that instead of a durable, multi-layered bituminous surface, the contractor applied a “thin cosmetic layer of pitch” over dirt. This superficial layer reportedly fails to adhere to the base and peels off like a “loose carpet” under minimal vehicular movement and ordinary weather conditions. The ASPF urged the police to register an FIR under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). They also requested the seizure of official tender and execution records from the PWD (Roads) office to identify and prosecute all complicit individuals.
