BJP marks Dr Syama Prasad Mookherjee’s 125th birth anniv
SHILLONG, July 6: The BJP RR Colony Local Committee observed the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookherjee at the party office on Monday. The event began with floral tributes to the founding leader, followed by a discussion on his life and legacy. Speakers, including party spokesperson Arnab Das, state executive David Kharsati, and former MLA Dr Jemino Mawthoh, highlighted Dr Mookherjee’s role in the integration of West Bengal and the Northeast with the rest of India. Chief guest and Pynthorumkhrah MLA AL Hek stated that the people of West Bengal paid a fitting tribute to Dr Mookherjee during his 125th birth year by electing a BJP government. He also expressed confidence that the formal induction of Dr Jemino Mawthoh would provide a significant boost to the party in Meghalaya. The meeting was presided over by Jogodish Chakrabarty.
HNYF questions KHADC over status of ‘blacklisted’ firm
SHILLONG, July 6: The Hynniewtrep National Youth Front (HNYF), South East Circle, has demanded clarity from the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) regarding the status of NESS Agency, a firm involved in the construction of the NIT campus at Sohra. The HNYF pointed out a contradiction between public statements made by the KHADC Chief Executive Member (CEM) and official records obtained through a Right to Information (RTI) application. While the CEM reportedly informed the media in January that the agency had been blacklisted, the RTI response contained no resolutions, notifications, or official orders confirming the move. Instead, the HNYF discovered that the Council had issued a certificate on May 28, 2025, granting NESS Agency a fresh trading licence for the 2025-26 period, valid until March 31, 2026. When asked for documentation regarding the alleged blacklisting, the Council’s Licensing Officer stated that the matter is currently sub judice and no records could be provided. However, the HNYF expressed concern that the existence of a valid licence allows the agency to continue participating in government tenders and projects. The HNYF has called on the KHADC to place all relevant records, including show-cause notices and executive resolutions, in the public domain to remove ambiguity.
Four young achievers feted in city
SHILLONG, July 6: North Shillong MLA Adelbert Nongrum on Monday felicitated four young achievers for their accomplishments in academics, sports, and pageantry. The awardees included Hebron C Nongrum, who secured the 93rd rank in the general category and emerged as the top-performing Scheduled Tribe candidate in a national-level institution. Sanwaka Surong, the reigning Miss Meghalaya who is preparing for the Miss Universe India pageant, was also honoured. Other recipients were Graham Kharnarbi, a medalist at the 4th Arm Wrestling Championship, and Naason R. Lyngkhoi, who secured the 8th position in the Commerce stream of the HSSLC examinations. As part of the recognition, Hebron C Nongrum received Rs 50,000, while Graham Kharnarbi and Sanwaka Surong were awarded Rs 40,000 each. Naason R Lyngkhoi was presented with a tablet to support his academic pursuits.
