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Ranikor likely to get upgraded to Civil Sub Division

In a public gathering held at Ranikor Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma in the presence of its MLA Mr. Martin Danggo announced that Ranikor Administrative Unit will be upgraded to Ranikor Civil Sub Division.

Sitting Congress MLA Martin Danggo submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister to fulfill the demand of creation of Civil Sub-Division at Ranikor in South West Khasi Hills. In a meeting the Congress flag was also put down which indicate that its sitting MLA Mr. Martin M Danggo will resign as an MLA so that he could contest in the by election on NPP ticket.

The NPP leaders who were present in the public meeting were Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, Home Minister James K. Sangma, C&RD Minister Snaiwbhalang Dhar, and the Deputy Speaker of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Mr. T.D. Shira.

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Atal Tinkering Laboratory launched in   

South Garo Hills

South West Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner H. D. B. Sangma inaugurated the first ever Atal Tinkering Laboratory at Ampati Government Higher Secondary School. The state of the art laboratory is the first of its kind in Garo Hills and second in the State. The lab has been set up under the Atal Innovation Mission of Niti Aayog. Under the mission, the Union Government plans to establish such labs in schools across the country. The aim is to create scientific temper and cultivate the spirit of curiosity and innovation in young minds. The lab is mentored and knowledge powered by SRJNA. SRJNA is founded by the alumni of IITs dedicated to empowering the ecosystem in education of k-12. 100+ ATL labs have already been established across the country so far.

Among others who attended the gathering were DSEO, C. J. Sangma, DSEO, R. Z. Das, Labour Inspector C. B. Sangma, Ampati Government H. S. School Principal K. R. Marak and Assistant Lecturers Dr. Endy Smera M Marak and D. M. T. Sangma.

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BSF collaboratively conducted blood donation camp

The BSF continuing its efforts to extend helping hand and social responsibility, a blood donation camp was organized by Border Security Force (BSF) in collaboration with NEIGRIHMS, Meghalaya AIDS Control Society and Meghalaya State Blood Transfusion Council. The camp was attended by large gathering from BSF, MACS & NEIGRIHMS doctor and staff. The border guards living to its expectation of winning the hearts of the local populace by organizing such public outreach programs to contribute in the noble cause and serve humanity in Meghalaya. More than 80 BSF serving personnel donated their blood in the blood donation camp which was organized at Composite Hospital BSF, Shillong.

Shri. U. K. Nayal, DIG/PRO of the Meghalaya Frontier said that in future more such Blood Donation Camps in collaboration with NEIGRIHMS, Meghalaya AIDS Control Society and Meghalaya State Blood Transfusion Council will be organized by Border Security Force in Meghalaya.

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“Ecocraft” aimed to convert waste into wealth

With an aim to preserved the environment Bonkey R. Marak, from Williamnagar for years had been collected waste materials like tetra pack, corrugated box, cotton cloth, denim cutting jeans, paper cups from different markets and localities and recycled them. His initiatives could convert wastes into wealth and helped generate employment for locals. Under the name “Ecocraft”, Bonkey and his team made file cover and board, cobra clip file, document box, pen stand, envelopes and four fold cover file, among others from wastes papers and other materials.

His initiatives were appreciated by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma at his residence in which Bonkey also gave a presentation on products made out of recycled papers. Bonkey said that his products was launched in April with the initiative of East Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner, Ram Kumar and has been able to provide employment to at least 30 people, who are currently engaged in the manufacturing unit in different capacities. The Chief Minister while lauding the budding entrepreneur promised to help his firm expand in other parts of the State and make the product available for the public as well.