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Mukul Sangma

He rose from an Independent candidate to the helm of political affairs in Meghalaya and subsequently became the most successful Chief Minister of Meghalaya. The physician turned politician is on hat trick and will continue to prove his worth as the leader in the upcoming State election. He is currently contesting from the Indian National Congress party representing Ampati constituency. Graduate from St Anthony's College Shillong he went on to study medicine at Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Imphal and passed out in 1989.

His journey began in 1993 as an Independent candidate from Ampati where he won and associated himself with the Congress. His victory in 1998 from Congress got him many assignments in the Government.  Before being the chief Minister in 2010 he has held many important Cabinet portfolios including the post of Deputy Chief Minister during DD Lapang regime. Following the 2005 twin firing incidents in Tura and Williamnagar there was prediction by many senior politicians about his downfall at time when he was holding the post of Deputy Chief Minister. Even legendary politician like P.A Sangma took this opportunity to established NCP all over Garo hills. However Mukul Sangma not only overcome the MBOSE imbroglio but also shocked everyone when he got re- elected in the 2008 Election.

Mukul sangma termed as “under dog” the people of the state including top politician closely watched the tussles that happen in the politics of the state especially in 2008-2010 when all political parties were busy in changing leadership. The year 2008- 2010 can be considered as “political turmoil” in Meghalaya when there was constantly changing of Chief Minister. Dr Sangma subsequently replaces D.D Lapang for the post of Chief Minister in April 2010. Despite being the Chief Minister there were cry for his replacement way back from 2010 and the names such as Charles Pyngrope, Prof RC Laloo had reached the National office but ultimately it was Dr. Sangma who emerged victory. It is not wrong to say that Dr Sangma was strongly supported by the Congress High Command.

 

The 2013 Assembly polls saw Dr Sangma grow more powerful with the increase in the tally of the Congress legislators from seven in 2008 to 13 in 2013 in Garo Hills alone. Though the Congress won 16 seats in Khasi-Jaintia Hills, the AICC and the Congress legislators supported Dr Sangma to the post of the next Chief Minister. 

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Laban Indoor Staduim

The long awaited Laban Indoor Stadium was officially inaugurated by Laban M.L.A Shri Sanbor Shullai in the presence of M.W.Nongbri Director of sports and youth affair, Officers from the State Sports Council, Members of the Laban Sport Club and people. The stadium was constructed by the State Sport Council which was personally initiated and recommended by Sanbor Shullai himself.

 The Stadium will provide platform for sports enthusiastic to mould them self to be better in every aspect of sports. The stadium which cost around 1.89 crore is expected to be the biggest indoor in the State. 

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Sanbor Shulai

He started his political career as the president of the Hills People Union (HPU), Youth Wing of 22nd Laban LA Constituency in 1988. He was first elected as member of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) in 1994 on HPU ticket and continued as an MDC undefeated from his constituency now South Shillong till date. Shullai joined the assembly elections in 2008 from Laban constituency (South Shillong) where he was also elected as the deputy speaker at the same time.

 

With the motto ‘service to God is to service to man’ perhaps Shullai the most respected representative in his constituency, where people supported him in his 25 long years. “My success in these 25 years of my journey in the field of politics is nothing but the love and trust that people have on my leadership” is what drive me to push forward for the upcoming election. Even as an independent candidate Shullai with the people’s support won twice in the MDC election before joining NCP. 

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Renewal of licences

The Chief Inspector of Boilers and Factories Meghalaya informed that all factory occupiers should renew their licence as it is mandatory under the Factories Acts & Rules.

 

The renewal of factory licence for the year 2018 should be made on or before the 31st October 2017 for the current year failing which a 25% late fee would be imposed. Furthermore the  occupier of an unregistered factory running a unit that falls under the definition of ‘Factory’ under the Factories Act, are hereby directed to apply for registration and licensing to run the unit without fail by the 15th December 2017 failing which legal action as prescribed by the Act will be initiated. Any further clarification or forms on the matter may be obtained from the Office of the Chief Inspector of Boilers and Factories Shillong.

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Valley-Dwellers The worst victims of Assam’s flood

Jahidul Islam Khan

Every Indian is aware of the destructive and regretful condition of the people of char areas or the areas of the Brahmaputra and Barak valleys. These remorsed conditions occurred mainly in Assam due to the flood and erosion created mainly by the mighty Brahmaputra. It destroys the minimum standard living conditions of the char or valley areas.

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