By Our Reporter

 SHILLONG: Outgoing president of the FKJGP, Emlang Lytan, maintained he had decided to step down as president of the Federation for personal reasons.

Speaking at the sideline of the swearing-in-ceremony of the newly elected members of the central executive committee (CEC) of the FKJGP here on Monday, Lytan said, “I have not decided to enter politics as the current political scenario in the State is still shaky with instability in every party.”

Stating that his decision to step down as the president was to pave the way for new leaders, Lytan said that new leaders are emerging and it was high time that they should be allowed to take over the reign and guide the people while ensuring the protection of the indigenous community.

Lytan also reiterated that his exit from the FKJGP did not mean that he is completely out of the picture, adding that he would always be there to guide them (new members) and advice them.

Lytan has been associated with the FKJGP for 23 years and had served as the president for 10 years.

By Our Reporter

 SHILLONG: For over two weeks now, residents of Nohron village under Mawkynrew C&RD Block of East Khasi Hills have been living in total darkness due to a damage caused in the transformer located in the village.

Expressing disappointment over the lack of concern of the Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL), Sordar of the village, G Nongrum, stated that they had taken up the matter with the MeECL officials on several occasions but in vain.

“Their reply was unsatisfactory as they stated that some of the parts needed for repairing the transformer were not available,” Nongrum said.

The Sordar also said that over 200 households in the village have been severely affected.

The Sordar has urged the MeECL to take note of the matter and restore power supply in the village at the earliest.

From Our Correspondent

 TURA: Aiming at bringing about more awareness about the importance of wildlife and the need to protect it, the Garo Students’ Union (GSU), Chokpot Regional Unit recently organised a celebration of the 58th Wild Life Week at the Chokpot Higher Secondary School.

Chief Guest at the programme, Sub-Inspector of Chokpot Police Station, while speaking on the occasion explained to the gathering the importance and values of preserving the wild life of the region and its contribution to the whole eco-system.

He also urged the gathering to work in any way they can to protect the wild life and to make attempts to contribute towards saving the environment.

Many students of various schools of Chokpot area along with the staff and faculty participated in the celebration.

The organisers also held various competitions like quiz competition, essay competition, drawing competition, drama and singing competitions for the students, drawing huge response from the participants.

By Our Reporter

 SHILLONG: The frequent bandhs which are affecting the common man have evoked concerns, with former legislator PT Sawkmie saying that the Hynniewtrep Achik National Movement (HANM) should have restrained from calling the bandh as it had affected the poor people of the State.

Considering the upcoming Durga Puja celebrations in the State, frequent bandhs will only bring inconvenience to the people who are preparing for the religious festivity, Sawkmie said in a statement.

According to the former legislator, the closure of markets has also affected the poor vendors who eke out a living by selling vegetables and other perishable items.

Freshers’ meet

The Mishing Students’ Union Shillong (MSUS) organised a freshers’ meet cum social get-together (Kangkin Kebang) on Saturday at NEHU Old Guest House Auditorium, Shillong, with a day-long colourful cultural programme. Amongst the members of the community, Dr (Prof) BS Mipun, Dean, NEHU, Dr Horen Doley, Senior Regional Director, Ministry of Family And Health Welfare, and Abhijeet Medok, Advocate, Gauhati High Court, Shillong Bench, were present as guests.

Conference

All India MES Civilian Engineers’ Association (Eastern Region) will organise its regional conference on October 11 at Rhino Officers Institute. Urban Affairs Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh will inaugurate the conference.

Annual convention

The Annual centre convention and divine healing services of the Pentecostal Mission, Shillong has invited people of the city to take part in the convention which will be held at Nongmynsong Convention Ground near Umkaliar from Thursday till Sunday at 5pm.

One Skeda Khongbuh lodged a complaint at Pynursla Police Station that on October 7, one Bhaboklang Khongbuh stole Rs 1,200 from the house of Ri Rum Nongrum at Massar village, East Khasi Hills.

Appubirth A Sangma lodged a complaint at Tura Police Station that on September 30, one Prinda Sangma cheated him of Rs 60,000 with a promise to provide a job in the Office of the Rubber Board, Dakopgre, West Garo Hills. Police have arrested the accused.

Billal Laskar of M/s Rainbow Transporters, 13th Mile, Byrnihat (Ri-Bhoi) lodged a complaint at Jowai Police Station that on September 27 night, one Md. Abdul Malik, driver of truck (NL-01G-9247) illegally sold cements, tyres and other materials belonging to him valued around Rs 2,64,320 at Jowai, West Jaintia Hills.

The All India Radio Shillong will organise a concert entitled Na Ki Persara at Dinam Hall, Jaiaw from 2pm onwards.

Jubanlak Sutnga, daughter of (L) W Passah and M Sutnga of Khliehshnong, Jowai has been awarded the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy for English by NEHU for her thesis ‘A study of the transcription of identities in the novels of Michael Ondanntje’ under the supervision of Prof E Syiem.