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Threat against Anti party Activities

The Congress party has threatened to punish and take severe action against party members including cabinet ministers for anti party activities that can accuse the weakening of the party in the ensuing assembly polls. The state Congress has also brought to the notice of the high command of the activities of the rebels. Prominent among these are two cabinet ministers Rowell Lyndoh who was also former Deputy Chief Minister and also Prestone Tynsong. However it is a foregone conclusion that the Congress rebels would not heed to the party dictate. The situation therefore does not augur well for the Congress, especially at this crucial juncture when the party needs a boost up to face the election battle to capture as many seats as possible so as to retain power in the governance of the state. It has to be seen whether the Congress would only issue show cause notices to rebel legislators or to expel them outright from the party.

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Sanbor inaugurated water supply at Kench’s trace locality

The Monitoring Cum Implementation Committee (MCIC) in presence of MLA Mr Sanbor Shullai incollaboration with the Dorbar Dong of Inverneil, Kench’s Trace and Upper Kench’s Trace, Shillong inaugurate the Implementation of Additional Water Supply Scheme for Tender Care School and Kench’s Trace Areas, under PHE Department.

The function was attended by Shri B.M.R Chyne, Convener of Dorbar Shnong Kench’s Trace, Shillong, in presence of Shri K.B. Nongbri, Rangbah Dong, Inverniel-Kench’s Trace, Shri Moonstar Shangpliang, Rangbah Dong, Kench’s Trace, Shri V Pamthied, Rangbah Dong Upper Kench’s Trace.

Mr Sanbor Shullai during his speech requested the members of the MCIC to monitor the project with cordial relationship and to systematically work out with Dorbar Dongs and the officials of PHE Department and Shillong Municipal Board.

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Lack of consistency in Political leaders

The election scene is yet to settle but has at the same time kicked up a lot of confusion dust as many of the contestants have jumped fences from one political party to another. Some of them are attracted by greener pasture, some out of depression of not getting a ticket, that have exposed the fickle mind of the would be legislator. H.S.Shylla for instance trying his luck in Nongkrem constituency had suddenly switched from the Peoples democratic Front to the National People’s Party that has perplexed the voters. Likewise Sounder S. Cajee who had enrolled himself in the BJP field has suddenly deserted the party stating that about two hundreds of his working force had asked him to do so. At the same time he is determined to contest from south Shillong Mawlai Constituency. At present he is a ticketless contender. Many of such aspirants are still in the weeds while the clock is ticking fast to the word go. This is sure a sign of desperation of crossing the fence from one to another by intending candidates having no sense of consistency.

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Seng Kut Snem 2017 concluded

The Seng Khasi members following the traditional Khasi faith or the Niam Khasi today gather to pay their respects to God, the Almighty. This celebration is a form of Community Prayer for protection of the distinct identity of the Khasi Race. This festival of the indigenous Khasi faith and culture ‘Seng Kut Snem’ is being celebrated from fire brigade playground and concluded at Weiking Field with great thousands of Khasi faithful. Youth elderly men and women dressed in colorful traditional attires took part in the celebrations.

In a nutshell the ‘Seng Kut Snem’ is a festival that is observed to mark the Seng Khasi Movement. This day is celebrated to mark the beginning of the renaissance and awakening of the Khasi community.
Before concluding at Weiking Ground the faithfulls took part in a colorful cultural procession known as "Iaid Pyni Riti" depicting the different facets of the indigenous culture and faith. The procession culminated at the Lympung Weiking where prayers were offered to the God the Creator and lectures on the Khasi faith and ways of life are delivered followed by a cultural programme. Meanwhile, major attractions of the festival are the dances performed. Men and women dressed in colourful traditional outfits and jewelries danced to the beat of the drums and flute.

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Hike in salary.. a political gimmick??

It may be a bonus for the state government employees of Meghalaya for the enhance pay, specially to meet domestic expenses and rise in prices of essential commodities. As winter season is knocking at the door, government employees can also afford in buying warm clothings and heating systems. However a pertinent question is being raised, why this pay hike should come around just before the general elections to the state legislative assembly. Is it a ploy or gimmick to indirectly buy votes as questioned by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This is a good question mark. Yet it all depend on the intelligence of the voters, that the hike in their salaries, is what is due to them. It should not be considered as any free gift or a bribe to garner votes. The pay increase is 268%. A bigger question mark is from where the government would dig out all this money.