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SGPC not in favour of relocating its communities

A delegation from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) from Amritsar Punjab led by the Aditional Secretary Paramjit Singh, Sardar Harpal Singh and Sardar Bhagwan Singh today met the Home Minister of Meghalaya James Sangma to address their disagree on the decision of the Meghalaya Government in giving one month notice to the Punjab community residing in Them ïew Mawlong.

Speaking to the reporters after the meeting Paramjit Singh said that the Government or High Level Committee (HLC) should take back their decision in giving one month notice to the Punjab community residing in ‘Them ïew Mawlong’ to prove their legality of residing in the area. Paramjit Singh said that the Punjabis community has been residing there for the last 200 years, so there is no question for them to give up their land and Homes. The delegation also expressed their concerned over their communities after being threatened by the banned outfit HNLC. Paramjit Singh has asked the Home Minister to keep vigil against any threat to the Punjabis communities.

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KSU demand Full fledged CAU in Kyrdemkulai

The Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) expresses its dismay at the impending delay with regards to the setting up of the proposed Central Agricultural University (CAU) in Kyrdemkulai, Ri Bhoi District.

Speaking to reporters Readyon Stone Nonrum the Education Secretary said that the University was inaugurated by Shri Radha Mohan Singh, the then Hon’ble Union Minister of Agriculture in 2016 after its establishment in 2015. The Student Union appeals to the Agriculture Minister Banteidor to you to ensure that the institution to be set up in Kyrdemkulai and it will be a full-fledged University with independent authority as deemed fit for any University and the Union shall not accept the said institution if it is merely an Agriculture College affiliated under the Central Agriculture University, Imphal.

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Rajib’s family was excited about getting new furniture, curtains and even a beautiful showpiece for their living room, just before Diwali.  However their excitement soon turned to anxiety when they realised that the probable price of all this would be around Rs. 100000/. They knew, that they could charge the entire amount to their credit card. But after a little discussion among themselves they came up with another possible way to fund this home improvement — taking a Personal Loan.

In both the cases the way to achieve their dream was only by borrowing, either by credit card or a Personal Loan. Because Rajib and his family had fixed monthly expenses, they could not afford to pay more than Rs. 3000/- additionally, after meeting their monthly obligations. So opting for a loan was the only choice they had — the EMI (Equated Monthly Installment) option.

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ICAR organizes Interface Meeting with Government of Meghalaya

With the aim to double the farmers’ income the ICAR    Research    Complex    for NEH Region organised a day long interface meeting with the state government officials. The main objective of the interface meeting was to strengthen the link ages between ICAR and the various state government departments of Meghalaya. The meeting mainly focused on the technological back stopping and capacity building of stake holders. In the inaugural session Dr. N. Prakash Director, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region welcomed the dignitaries. He said that the interface meet is a step towards the aim of doubling the farmer’s income of the region. Addressing the gathering Shri P. Sampath Kumar, IAS Commissioner & Secretary Agriculture Dept. Highlighted the various missions of the department and emphasized on the fact that that initiatives should be taken at the district level. The state is 65% deficit in pork production and hence farming can be encouraged for the youth in the region to generate employment. Shri C Manjunatha, IFS Secretary, Animal Health & Veterinary Deptt said that apart from organic farming organic milk production can increase the income of the farmers. He further discussed a success story about a village Mawmarang in South West Khasi hills which produces “organic milk” with the use of cattle ranche technique and there is immense scope in the sector to increase milk production of the state. The brainstorming and technical sessions were an integral part of the day long programme discussions were held on how to facilitate and support the infrastructure of the state. The program was attended by Dr. B.C.DekaDirector, ATARZone-III, Dr. N. B. Singh Dean, CPGS, Dr. U.K. Behera Dean, College of Agriculturealong with scientists, professors, researchers and academicians from the respective institutes. 

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Meghalaya eves dominates National Football tourney

Meghalaya pulled off another comprehensive victory in the Sub-Junior Girls National Football Championship by defeating Jammu and Kashmir 7-1 in Cuttack today.  The girls dominated proceedings from the start, putting pressure on the J&K defence, and a brilliant shot from outside the box by Napaleroiki Lytan in the fourth minute gave Meghalaya the lead. Despite the scorching heat Meghalaya continued to press hard and doubled the lead in the 19th minute through Sunalinda Iawren. A corner kick for Meghalaya in the 36th minute led to Kashmir conceding an own goal and soon after Sanfida Nongrum made it 4-0 in the 38th minute.   J&K pulled a goal back in the 50th minute, but Meghalaya then added three more to their tally, with a brace by Fragrancy Riwan 55’, 80’ and one by Da-ai-jingsuk Basaiawmoit 77’. 

With this win Meghalaya climbed to the top of Group G with a better goal difference over second-placed Gujarat.  Meghalaya’s last group game against Gujarat on Friday will thus act as the decider as whoever wins will qualify for the quarterfinals. 

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SBI felicitate meritorious students

State Bank of India Administrative Office Shillong today felicitated the meritorious students of Shillong for their excellent performance in the recently result for MBOSE, CBSE and ICSE Board examination of Class X and XII. The felicitation program took place in Hotel Poinisuk Laitumkhrah Shillong.

All 41 students was felicitated by Shri Digmanu Gupta the General Manager (NW II) State Bank of India Local Head Office Guwahati and Shri Subhas Das the Deputy General Manager (B & O) State Bank of India Administrative  Office Shillong. The meritorious students were awarded with certificates, mementoes and motivational book.

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After Jackfruit Mission, Mushroom Mission, Milk Mission and Aroma Mission, Meghalaya Government launched another mission, the ‘Meghalaya Muga Mission’ to promote and give value addition to ‘muga’ silk in the state.

The Meghalaya ‘Muga mission’ was launched by Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on 28 May 2019 with an aim to boost ‘muga’ production over the next five years. The muga silkworm rearing is found only in the Northeastern region of the country, mainly in the Brahmaputra Valley and in the foothills of Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland. In Meghalaya, muga is traditionally cultivated in West Khasi hills, East Garo hills, North Garo Hills, West Garo Hills and Ri-Bhoi districts. The mission entails a financial implication of more than Rs 138 crore from 2019 to 2024.

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Hybrid High-Impact Pedagogy to Enhance Learning Experience among Students – Dr. Nripendra Singh

Dr. Nripendra Singh is the Professor of Marketing in the College of Business Administration at Clarion University of Pennsylvania, USA. He is involved in a discussion with professors at Shillong University to improve teaching and learning for students in their department. Some excerpts from the discussion are presented in this article.