A. L Hek assures help to genuine non-tribals about for license
Meghalaya Health Minister A. L Hek today met the Executive Member in-charge Trade of Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) Paul Lyngdoh to clarify the reason on why some shops in Nongmynsong were closed down by the Council. The Health Minister said that the council has closed the down the shops run by non-tribals because they were not able to provide authentic trading license issued by KHADC during the surprise checking by KHADC.
AL. Hek said that the Council has given the shop keepers one week time to provide proof regarding their trading license. ‘Being their representative it is my responsibility to go and meet the EM to clarify the reason for their closing and help out those genuine non-tribals who have been residing here and practice trade for many many years” A.L Hek added. He concludes that genuine shop keepers should get assistance from all departments when it comes to issuing them trading license from the council.
The Government of Meghalaya and the ‘Comexposium India’ have decided jointly to organize the North East Food Show at Shillong between 4th and 6th of December, 2019. The food Show will be organized by the Government of Meghalaya and the M/s Intr Ads, New Delhi with the support of ‘Salon Internation de l'Agroalimentaire’ better known as SIAl
The mega food event, to be known as the 'North East Food Show by Meghalaya and SIAL', will be held at the NEHU campus, Shillong. The Government of Meghalaya notified an Advisory Council and the first meeting of the Advisory Council was held today, the 19th June 2019 which was widely attended by representatives of the North Eastern states and the central government bodies, representatives of various food based industries, representatives of various organizations within the hospitality sector and the various associations related to food sector.
The first Advisory Council meeting held today discussed several meaningful issues relating to the conduct of the event and several useful suggestions have been noted and will be acted upon by the partners. This will be the first event of its kind being participated in by SIAL in the Northeast, and the state seeks to emerge as a food processing hub for the whole north east as well the other south-east Asian countries, in times to come. The SIAL feels it to be a big movement forward in generating awareness and building networks relating to the food sector in the region and commits itself to the successful conduct of the event in December 2019.
The partners are happy and proud to announce that a new chapter in the history of food processing and the food service industry of Meghalaya and the North East has been opened and hope that it will unleash new energies in the region. Through this partnership it is sought to bring together, showcase and introduce the food and food products of the North East to the Global audience.
The partners believe that the North East Food Show will be a unique opportunity for both Meghalaya and the entire North East region, to reach out to the global community, create international platforms for food business, new markets for unique food products which are native to the region, access to new technologies and unlocking overseas marketing opportunities for the farmers of the North East. The Food Show will also be an occasion for the Tourism and Hospitality Sector to expand further. The partners commit themselves to make this unique North East Food Show an unparalleled success.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma felicitated the SSLC and HSSLC toppers 2019 at State Convention Centre in Shillong organized by the University of Science & Technology, Meghalaya in association with ERD Foundation, Guwahati.
Delivering his speech, Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma congratulating all the rank holders and commending their hard work said that it was a happy and proud moment for all. He added that it was great to see that the toppers are from all parts of the State. “While we are celebrating the success it is also important to see the other side which is not so pleasant,” said the Chief Minister rueing the large number of students who did not get through the SSLC and HSSLC examinations. He added that average pass percentage that leaves about twenty five thousand students unsuccessful every year is one of the biggest challenges for the government. He said that this trend which has been going on for the last couple of years is something that calls for concern and focused attention. “The youth is the largest human resource that will run the State and the country and having educated and qualified workforce will ensure having a society that is productive and efficient,” he said. He urged the toppers to follow their passion but at the same time to be good and humble human beings.
The Chief Minister also commended the gesture of recognition shown by USTM. Thanking USTM for honouring the rank holders, he said that institutions like USTM have a big role to play in research and development which will further contribute to policy making.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister, Education, Lakhmen Rymbui said that the hard work, perseverance and dedication of the students along with the support of the parents and teachers have helped the students to achieve success. He urged the toppers to continue their hard work and aim for those spaces in which the State is lacking as in Indian competitive examinations to bring glory and honor to the State. He also appreciated the initiative of USTM to recognize the hard work of the students. The Chief Minister and other dignitaries presented the toppers with laptops, digital tablets, mementos and citations.
Earlier, welcoming the gathering, Mahbubul Hoque, Chancellor, USTM, said that the university is committed to the development of Science and Technology education and research in the region and announced that USTM is offering free education to all the toppers of MBOSE after they pass higher education. The programme was attended by Minister Education Lakhmen Rymbui, Minister, Revenue & Disaster Management Kyrmen Shylla, Adviser to the Government, D. D Lapang, School Principals, parents and guardians.
St Anthony’s College win Meghalaya First Sport Quiz Competition
St Anthony’s College Shillong won Meghalaya First Sport Quizz Competition organized by the Meghalaya State Olympic Association (MSOA) at U Soso Tham Auditorium here today. The competition was organized as part of its celebrations of Olympic Day 2019. The college was represented by Ricarldy Dkhar and Roger V. Kharbamon. St Anthony’s College secures a total of 110 points, Synod College with 70 points and Women’s College 40 points to bagged 2nd and 3rd place respectively.
All together six colleges took part in the quiz which was played over 11 rounds and which covered a range of brainteaser topics that provided plenty of fun for the participants and audience alike. East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner Matsiewdor War Nongbri was the chief guest on the occasion.
MCTA accused College governing body of discriminating teachers
Members of the Meghalaya College Teachers Associations (MCTA) alleged the Governing body of St Edmund Colleges of discriminating the Teaching Faculty by setting different rules and regulation in the college. General Secretary of MCTA Professor Amanda Basaiwmoit this act of the governing body is a violation of the fundamentals rights of the teacher’s individually. She added that no Governing body can make different rule for teachers who performed the same duty with same qualification employed by the same institution. The Association will seek the intervention of both Minister of education and Director of education said Professor Batskhem Myrboh who is the Joint Secretary of MCTA.
Professor Shiv K Pradhan Joint Secretary Academics with NEHU Matters said that such steps by the Governing Body of any college will led to the feeling of discrimination the teaching faculty of teachers. These separate rules led to differences of salaries among teachers.
Shillong Doctors show solidarity to protesting Doctors in WB
The Indian Medical Association's today hold a nationwide doctors' strike in solidarity with the protesting doctors in Kolkata. However Emergency and casualty services, continue to function. Similarly Doctors in Shillong in order to show their solidarity to protest doctors in West Bengal. Three Hospitals in Shillong which includes Woodland, Nazareth and North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS) Hospital took part in the protest.
Junior doctors in West Bengal are on strike since 11th June after two Junior Doctors were attacked and seriously injured by relatives of a patient who died at the NRS Medical College in West Bengal.
