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“Dry Day”
The deputy Commissioner department of excise has declared “Dry Day” on 15th August on the account of Independence Day. All bonded warehouses, IMFL Shops, Bars, Hotels and clubs shall remain closed for the entire day to celebrate our Independence Day.
This jurisdiction is applicable to the entire district of East Khasi Hills.
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Financial Assistance to Vas/NGOs/SHGs Shillon
The Deputy Commissioner of East Jaintia Hills District invites proposals from any Voluntary Agencies/Non Governmental Organizations/Self Help Groups hailing from the said areas for the Financial Assistance from the Voluntary Action Fund (VAF) of Planning Department. This scheme is an initiative by Government of Meghalaya. Under this scheme programs like Short Term Training/Programme and Short Term Workshops/Seminars of Socio Economic will be included.
The Formats/Application and forms for submission of proposals can be obtained from the office of the District Planning Officer, East Jaintia Hills District, Khliehriat. Interest VAs/NGOs/SHGs are to submit their proposals along with the detailed of the scheme and relevant documents to the office of the District Planning Officer, East Jaintia Hills District on or before September 15, 2017.
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“Lightning BOLT”-End of an Era
Usain Bolt a.k.a the “Lightning BOLT” misses out his perfect retirement medal to American sprinter Justin Gaitlin and Christian Coleman at the 2017 International Association of Athletics Federations in London.
This was Bolt’s farewell sprint before his retirement after the conclusion of the ongoing London IAAF Championship 2017. Gatlin sprinted to his glory in 9.92 seconds while his fellow American Christian Coleman finished in 9.94seconds and Bolt clinched unto his bronze medal in 9.95seconds. With this win Gaitlin became the oldest sprinter to clinch gold medal in short distance track at the age of 35.
Bolt is currently the reigning Olympic champion in three events (100,200 4x100) and will go down in history as the greatest Olympiad who has ever competed in track event. He holds the record of winning the 100 m, 200 m, and 4 × 100 m at three consecutive Olympic Games. The eleven-time World Champion, Bolt has won the World Championship 100 m, 200 m and 4 × 100 metres relay gold medals consecutively from 2009 to 2015, with the exception of a 100 m during the 2011 championship due to false start .
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INDEPENDENT MOVEMENT AND THE WOMEN OF MANIPUR
-By Sunzu Bachaspatimayum
Just as Prime Minister, Narendra Modi was taken by surprise when he was told that in 1927, a 13 year old tribe girl in the remote hills of North-East India gave a clarion call to fight the British, most Indian would be ignorant of her too.
She is none other than the fearless Gaidinlu from Manipur, who dared the mighty British, calling on the people to oppose them saying, “We are free people, the white men should not rule over us”.
In 2015, the Governmentof India immortalized her indomitable spirit by issuing a commemorative coin. A Birsa Munda Award and a postal stamp in 1996, the Vivekananda Seva Award in 1983, the Padma Bhusan in 1982 and also a Tamrapatra Freedom Fighter Award in 1972 were also bestowed on Gaidinlu.
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Yashwantrao Chavan Award 2017
Mumbai based Award Yashwantrao Chavan Pratishthan had designed an award “Yashwantrao Chavan National Award 2017” to any individual, Institution to recognise their contribution to the national integration, democratic values, social and economic development. This award is applicable to all the citizen of the county and is free to apply or recommend anyone who is eligible for this award.
More information is available at the Deputy Commissioner office Shillong.
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Paona Brajabashi THE GREAT PATRIOT OF MANIPUR
-By Sunzu Bachaspatimayum
Any discourse on patriotism and patriots in Manipur, would almost always bring up Paona Brajabashi – the National Hero of Manipur who gave his life for honour and valour. He was the commander who led the Manipuri Army against the British columns coming from Myanmar in the last Anglo-Manipuri War of 1891.Paona embraced death rather than retreat or surrender.
Although they were no match for the British columns in terms of numbers and firepower, the 300 strong warriors under the command of Paona Brajabashi fought gallantly until their last breath at the battle of Khongjom, some 35 km away from the capital Imphal. Their courage and heroism drew admiration even from the enemy.
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