The stand-off between the Cardiology Department and the NEIGRIHMS Administration had severely affected the patients. The dispute in NEIGRIHMS between the Director, Dr. D.M Thapa and the Head of Department (HoD) of the Cardiology Department, Dr. Animesh Mishra started on April 30th when medical items meant for the Cardiology Lab were seized by the Director as the same were purchased from a private vendor instead of Amrit Pharmacy as directed by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Since then, the health care services in the Cardio department have been affected causing much inconvenience to the patients. The crisis continued in NEIGRIHMS between the doctors of the Cardiology Department and the Administration over non-supply of stents, pacemakers and equipment for carrying out surgeries in the Cardiology Department. The operation theatre of the Cardiology Department had remained non-functional, and almost six surgeries could not be conducted since equipment were not available for the doctors.
Meghalaya Autonomous District to hold joint meeting soon
The three Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) have decided to hold a joint meeting to discuss on the proposed amendment of the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution of India. The decision was taken at a meeting held at the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) in Shillong. The KHADC Chief Executive Member, Teinwell Dkhar told reporters that the meeting was inconclusive as the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) could not attend the meeting. The meeting was held only between the KHADC and the Jaiñtia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC).
“Though we have discussed many issues but we cannot take any decision without GHADC. Therefore we have decided that all the three ADCs will again meet very soon to collectively decide on the suggestions to be submitted to both Centre and State Governments,” he said. KHADC Chairman P. N Syiem said that the issue related to number of seats for the three ADCs apart from other issues will also be discussed in the next meeting.
Under ambitious Smart Cities Mission, Agartala the second largest city of Northeast is all set to get a facelift with multiple initiatives in next two years where PAN-city project envisages of Rs113.49 Cr. Applying Smart Solutions to the existing city-wide infrastructure besides, use of technology, information, and data to make infrastructure and services better. In Agartala, PAN city projects majorly focus on Integrated Intelligent Transport Management System, Smart Network, and Rapid Transit System (RTS) have been aimed to benefit and improve the quality of life of the citizens.
Tlanding Wahlang the fastest ultra runner of India
Tlanding Wahlang is farmer from Shngi Mawlein village in Mawkyrwat of South West Khasi Hills District of the Northeastern State of Meghalaya who has a passion for running from his childhood. He is now a noted ultramarathon runner who got to represent India at the Ultra Marathon in Portugal. After his victory at the 72 km Mawkyrwat Ultramarathon in the year 2018, the Run Meghalaya Association (RMA) which is a non-profit organization decided to sponsor Whalang’s expenses for whenever he received an opportunity to represent Meghalaya in other parts of the country and even abroad.
Recently Tlanding took part in the World Trail Championships which is more than 42 Km and with various obstacles on the way. The race was held in Portugal in which he came 129 from among 411 runners both woman and man. Tlanding was in fact the fastest runner from Indian team which consists of 5 members. Expressing his experience Tlanding said that he has never come across such challenging obstacles in any marathon, there were steep, slope and bridges made up of woods etc. Due to his injuries Tlanding was not able to continue his running and have to walk for 10 km to the finish line. Though Tlanding could not win this year but he is still determine to continue and try to win in 2020.
May 15, 2019 will go down in the history of Assam as one of the darkest days because ULFA(I) once again dared to raise its head after remaining in wilderness for a long period of time. The grenade blast on that ill fated day brought back the horror of violent insurgency that Assam witnessed in the early 1980s.
The May 15 blast has raised one question—is it the beginning of a new phase of insurgency in Assam? Well the answer to this question is yet to come. But the fact is ULFA (I) meticulously planned this ghastly operation and executed its plan leaving the Assam police force speechless.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma inaugurated school building of Mohan Massar U.P.School at Mawprem in the presence of Minister Education Lakhmen Rymbui, Mohendro Rapsang, MLA, West Shillong and Paul Lyngdoh, EM,MDC, KHADC.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister and Chief Guest of the occasion, Conrad K Sangma said that it was very satisfying moment to inaugurate the building which has been built by public participation. “We as a government have been encouraging public participation to improve the overall education scenario in the State as a whole,” said the Chief Minister. He also said that there are challenges in the Education sector like no drinking water or electricity in schools, poor pass percentage, dilapidated buildings and things are not as good as it should be but people should come together and put in collective efforts for a change in the education sector. “Education is like the blood in a body and when the blood in the system is not proper every single organ in the body is affected and it is upon the quality of this blood that will determine a healthy body,” he said.
The Chief Minister also said that the nearly 25,000 students who did not pass the SSLC and HSSLC examinations must have been subjected to physiological difficulties and therefore it is very important that society, government and all stakeholders should come together to improve the quality of education and stop blaming one another and participate in improving the education sector. “The collective efforts of Round Table India and the government is an example which shows what can be achieved when we come together,” he added. He also informed that under the Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, the Government of India has listed 36 EMRS in Meghalaya making it the highest in the country. He added that with the setting up the EMRS schools in far flung areas of the State the biggest challenge that the government is facing to provide quality education in rural areas will be solved.
Commending the efforts of the Round Table in funding the school building the Chief Minister said that each of us needs to adopt a school and a child. “The Round Table and Ladies Circle have done a wonderful job through their motto Freedom Through Education but the real satisfaction will come when you visit the school, talk to the students and teachers, map the progress of the students, let this journey not end with the school building,” said the Chief Minister.
In his address, Minister, Education, Lakhmen Rymbui said that the initiative of Round Table, Shillong will set an example to other NGOs for collective collaboration for a good cause. He urged the teachers of the school to work harder in increasing enrollment and said that the Round Table should consider the needs of the differently abled in their next phase of the school building.
The Round Table India through its Shillong chapter and Shillong Ladies Circle inaugurated a eight classroom building block at Mohan Massar Upper Primary School. Shillong Round Table is a part of Round Table India Movement. The flagship program of Round Table India is Freedom through Education wherein they provide educational infrastructural for the under privileged children. Among others who spoke during the inauguration were Area Vice Chairman, Round Table, Robin Agarwala, Chairman, Shillong Round Table, Vikram Singhania, Sq Leg Amit Singhania and Chairperson, Ladies Circle, Gunjan Singhania. EM, KHADC, Paul Lyngdoh also handed a cheque of one lakh to the school during the occasion.
