SHILLONG: The NSS Unit of the Shillong College concluded its seven day Special Camping Programme at Nongpathaw village on Saturday. The concluding programme was attended by local villagers, headman of the village, principal of the college and programme officers of the college. Home Minister, HDR Lyngdoh and executive member of the KHADC, L Blah distributed certificates to about 40 volunteers.a
SHILLONG: The proposed limestone mining of Adhunik Cements Ltd (ACL) at Umsoo-Mootang, Thangskai at Jaintia Hills has invited much criticism from the FKJGP Narpuh Circle citing that the proposed project will have an adverse impact on the local ecology and environment.
In a release issued here on Monday, the organisation has expressed their strong opposition and objection to the proposed limestone mining project over an area of 128.52 hectares.
President of FKJGP Narpuh Circle Alprins Dkhar said as witnessed, there has been large scale murder of environment by the presence of cement factories and unscientific coal mining in Jaintia Hills and implementation of the proposed project will further add to this.
It may be reminded that the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board (MSPCB) recently convened a public hearing at Thangskai and it was learnt that a section of people have voiced their support to the project.
“Their support was not based on environmental knowledge of the impact the project would have on the environment”, added Dkhar.
The organisation has also pointed out that if mining is carried out in this area, it will pose a threat to the rivers and drinking water of the local people saying that many perennial streams are present in and around the proposed mining site.
“We fear that the solid waste from the mining will flow to the rivers and streams rendering them unusable even for washing purposes”, Dkhar stated.
The organisation has urged the MSPCB to refrain from granting any clearance for the proposed limestone project of Adhunik Cements Ltd (ACL) in the larger interest of the environment and human health.
SHILLONG:With an aim to create awareness on child abuse and child labour, the North East Regional Domestic Workers’ Movement (NERDWM) presented a ‘Street Play’ at Motphran here on Monday.
The crowd in and around Motphran witnessed the talents of the children who presented the play displaying the fate of some under aged children who have to go out to work instead of enjoying their childhood like every other child.
The State Labour Commission distributed pamphlets to the people at Motphran highlighting some points relating to the Child Labour Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 and the punishment that goes along with the violation of this act.
As per this act, the union government has strictly banned the employment of children under the age of 14 years in any factories, industries or restaurants in and around the city. Violation of the said act is subjected to 3 months in the prison which can also extend to a year along with a fine of Rs 10, 000.
Meanwhile, in relation to the Inter State Migrant Regulation of Employment and condition of Service) Act 1979, it was mentioned that it is compulsory for any contractor hiring more than 5 workers from outside the state to register under this act.
SHILLONG: The week-long celebration of the 79th Anniversary of the Indian Air Force culminated here on Monday. During the concluding programme, Air Marshal S Varthaman Air Officer Commanding- in- Chief, EAC administered the pledge of allegiance to all the personnel posted at the EAC.
Various events including Air Fest 2011, social evening and traditional Barakhanas, were organized during the week long celebrations to mark the occasion.
The AOC-in-C in his message paid rich tributes to the predecessors who have worked hard to make the Force one of the mightiest in the world.
He also highlighted the achievements of the Indian Air Force and the contribution of this Command during the preceding one year, including successful conduct and participation in various operational exercises.
According to Varthaman, Indian Air Force is the custodians of vital military and national assets and it is Air Force responsibility to take great care of these resources so that they are most optimally utilized at the shortest possible notice.
SHILLONG: Three persons died on the spot while two others sustained major injuries when a private Maruti Van (ML04 A 9938) they were travelling in had a head on collision with a truck (AS01 DC 4191) at Sohryngkham Mawdikhar on Sunday.
The deceased were identified as Manbha Rupon (27) and Shemphang Sumer (50) from Nongthlieh, Jaintia Hills while the identity of the third person is still unknown.
The injured persons were identified as Aibor Sukhlein (31) and Evening Rupon.
When contacted, police said the truck on its way to Shillong from Jowai was over speeding and directly hit the Maruti Van on its way to Jowai from Shillong. The truck driver managed to escape from the scene and the truck was later seized by the police.
The injured persons were later shifted to Shillong Civil Hospital.
In another accident case, six people were injured when their Sumo had a head on collision with a truck at Umsning, Ri Bhoi at around 12pm on Sunday.
The injured persons were identified as Tiwar Ali (30) from Assam, Sanjay Paul (17) from Forth Furlong near NEEPCO, Ayan Deb from Mawprem, Dheren Chettri (35) from Upper Mawrprem, Aman Paul (40) from Fourth Furlong and Jadar Das (25) from Assam.
The injured persons were later shifted to Shillong Civil Hospital.
In another case of suicide, one Rajiv Sunar (around 23 years of age), resident of Barapathar near Buddha Mandir committed suicide by hanging himself at his residence here on Sunday afternoon.
JOWAI: A book on Pnar Alphabet or ‘Ki Dak Thoh bad Pule ha ka ktien Pnar’ composed and published by a young Govt LP School teacher, Riquoma Rq Laloo also the Rangbah Shnong of Panaliar Jowai was released here on Monday by Principal St. Edmund’s College, Dr. Sylvanus Lamare.
Prominnent citizens including, Rev. SC Laloo, Dr. Rev. ER Tongper, Sein Raij President, OR Challam, Columnist HH Mohrmen, Principal North Liberty English School, Richard Uriah and others were also present on the occasion.
NONGSTOIN: The Western Youth Federation (WYF) Mawshynrut circle on Monday gave a two weeks time to the government to give a full-fledged Branch Manager to the Meghalaya Rural Bank at Mawshynrut.
WYF Vice President Richard Sangriang told media here that the decision has been taken after the Federation paid a visit to the Meghalaya Rural Bank and found that there was no branch manager in the bank for the last two months.
He also told that the people of Mawshynrut face a lot of inconvenience because of this.
A Nongkhlaw
Anthony Nongkhlaw, a resident of Lapalang, Rynjah passed away on Oct 10th. He was the goalkeeper of Laitlyngkot Sports Club.His funeral will be held on Oct 12 at Lum Jingtep Balang Catholic at 2 pm.
M V Kharshiing
Mathew V Kharshiing passed away on October 10. His funeral will take place on October 12 at 2.30 pm at Laitumkhrah Catholic cemetery.
L M Phira
Larabeth M Phira, resident of Mission compound passed away on October 9 at CMC Hospital, Vellore.Her funeral will take place on October 12 at 3 pm at Mawkhar Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Body building championship
The Meghalaya Body Builders’ Association under the authority of the Indian Body Builders’ Federation will be hosting the 37th State Body Building Championship and 31st State Yogasana Championship at New Age Welfare Society, Jail Road on October 15.
Workshop
The Research Centre for Eastern and North Eastern Regional Studies, Kolkata will organise a two-day workshop on “The North East- Development Paradigms” at North Eastern Council Auditorium here on October 18 and 19.
Union DoNER Minister, Paban Singh Ghatowar will be present as the Chief Guest.
HNYF
The Hynniewtrep National Youth Front Mawlai Circle formed a new unit at Mawlai Kynton Massar recently. A new president of the unit and 15 other executive members were elected.
Nongkrem Dance
The annual thanksgiving festival of Hima Khyrim will be celebrated at Smit on November 8 and 9.
Rympei Theatrical Centre
As a mark to observe the 38th anniversary of the Rympei Theatrical Centre, the centre has decided to display the play-‘Ka Pla I Nah’ for the second time at U Soso Tham Auditorium on October 15 at 3pm.
Roll Observer Appointed
The Deputy Commissioner (Election), East Khasi Hills has informed that Commissioner of Division, East and West Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills, RV Suchiang has been appointed as the Roll Observer in connection with the Special Summary Revision with January 1, 2012 as qualifying date.
London: England off-spinner Graeme Swann has criticised the manner in which Kevin Pietersen led the side during his stint as England captain.
In his new autobiography, ‘The Breaks Are Off’, Swann has been quoted as saying :”There is no doubt that Kev is a good player, a really fine batsman, but he was never the right man to captain England in my opinion. Some people are better leaders of men and Kev, for all his abundant talent is not one of those natural leaders.”
According to a report in the Daily Mail, Swann prefers the calmer leadership style of Strauss, saying that at one point of the Chennai Test in 2008, Pietersen was reduced to screaming “F****** bowl f****** straight at everyone.”
“I wouldn’t say he was a useless captain, but he wasn’t my sort of captain and we’ve ended up with the right man. I can’t really work out why Strauss demands respect, but he does. I’ve known him a long time but there is a line I won’t cross with him that I will cross with anyone else. It’s the sign of a good leader. I’m in awe of the way he speaks.”
Swann felt that Strauss knew exactly what the bowler was thinking.
“He always seems to press the right buttons with me and says exactly what I’m thinking. He’s to the point and meaningful and I’d be really upset with myself if he ever felt it necessary to dress me down,” Swann was quoted as saying in the book.
The British paper disclosed the moment when Pietersen’s relationship with the then coach Peter Moores started to breakdown – before he was made captain – when Moores insisted the team do strenuous training in the immediate aftermath of a tied one-day international in Napier in 2008.
“I’ve never known one particular incident create so much unrest. The New Zealand players were just laughing their tits off at us. I’ve never been more embarrassed on a cricket field. It was such a shame because Moores had done little wrong until then and he was the man who got me back into international cricket,” Swann said. Swann speaks favourably of Moores and sees no reason why he could not return to coach the national team again in the future.
He said: “Yeah, why not? I’m surprised that he’s not had a go with another country. He’s boxed quite clever, going back to Lancashire and doing well with them.” (PTI)
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