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October 2017

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MSSASA demands for Renumeration

The Meghalaya Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Schools Association SSA Schools Association (MSSASA) has demanded the government to release their arrears and salaries at the earliest in a press release today. The demand was addressed to W.R. Lyngdoh Secretary Education Department Government of Meghalaya and Ambrose Ch. Marak State Project Director (SPD) SSA, SEMAM.

The MSSASA central Body President Aristotle C. Rymbai has expressed displeasure over the irregularity since the commencement of the current academic year. The SSA teachers’ salaries was supposed to be paid at the earliest of February 2017 for the financial year 2016-17 yet the 8 months Arrears is still pending till date.

This irregularity is not new phenomena as it has also occurred in the past. The organisation raised question on the incompetent of the authority and as to why the Education Department and the State Implementation Society SSA-SEMAM cannot fulfil their rightful demands. 

 

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Electoral Information for general public

 

The District Election Officer of the East Khasi Hills informed the public that the Electoral Registration Officer of the 13-Mawryngkneng (ST), 14-Pynthorumkhrah (GEN), 15-Mawlai (ST), 16-East Shillong (ST), 17-North Shillong (ST), 18-West Shillong (GEN), 19-South Shillong (GEN), 20-Mylliem (ST), 21-Nongthymmai (ST), 22-Nongkrem (ST), 23-Sohiong (ST), 24-Mawphlang (ST), 25-Mawsynram (ST), 27-Pynursla (ST) and 29-Mawkynrew (ST) Assembly constituencies has published the Drafts of the Last Part of Electoral Rolls with reference to 01-01-2017 as qualifying date and in accordance with Registration of Electors Rules, 1960. Additional information is available for inspection at their offices and Record Offices/Authorities during working hours on all working days. 

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Deborah Marak will fight to retain her seat

Deborah Marak is confident to retain her seat for the upcoming 2018 Meghalaya Assembly election. With over 500 members pledged to lend their support to the Congress legislator from Williamnagar she is also sure that congress will eventually gain maximum of seats in the region. She expressed her confidence that in days to come more leaders would join the party and further strengthen their base.

She stated that Congress has always committed for the welfare of the state. There has been number of initiative which has been taken up to improve the socio-economic condition of the people and people have seen visible change. This is the reason that people have discarded the counter claims against us made by the vicious cycle,” Marak said, while stating that electorates need to be informed, so that they make a conscious decision.

 

Marak have frequently visited places in and around East Garo Hills and took stern steps to improve the life of the people. She also believes that leaders should not make false claims and promises to win election but instead should prove through their service to the people.

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Exhibition cum Cultural Programme on “New India-We Resolve to Make”

Shri  Arjun Ram Meghwal the Union Minister of state for water resources, River development and Parliamentary Affair today inaugurated the 5 days long Exhibition cum Cultural Programme on “New India-We Resolve To Make” at All Saints Hall here in Shillong. The exhibition is being organised by the ministry of Parliamentary Affairs in association with Oil India Limited (OIL) and Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity (DAVP).

While speaking during the programme the chief guest clearly remind the audience on the importance of history of India fight for freedom. He also assured the public that it is Prime Minister Narendra Modi personal dream of making Northeast India developed and gate way for the Southeast Asia trade and commerce. Shri Meghwal frequently reminds the audience about Shillong being a historical city which was frequently used by both the British in the pre-independence era.

 

Shri Meghwal also appeals to the people to strive for change in order to bring development to not only Meghalaya but also contribute to the development of the country as a whole. The exhibition depict both pictures and documentaries events of some prominent incident during the struggle for India’s independence.

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Whole Meghalaya be like Mawlynnong

With the newly open Sanitary Landfill for disposal of processed rejects and inert waste at Marten the Government of Meghalaya is keen on making the state a garbage free state from this year on ward. Dedicating the landfill site at Marten to the citizens of the city, Meghalaya Urban Affairs Minister, Shri R. V. Lyngdoh said that the landfill ensure that the waste generated are properly segregated and dumped in the site. Also the government is working out for other technological based solutions on waste management in order to make Meghalaya a garbage free state.

Lyngdoh also remind the public that the state government recently passed strictly law regarding littering in and around the state. Any person disobeying the lawful orders is liable to be arrested under section 102 of Meghalaya Police Act, 2010 and on conviction by a court of law will be liable to be fined Rs 5000. With his dream of making the whole Meghalaya Like “Mawlynnong” Lyngdoh said that “cleanliness should always begin at home.”

 

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