The Umtrew River experienced waves of excitement as the 6th Megha Kayak Festival officially kicked off on Thursday at the Shillong Whitewater village in Umtham of Meghalaya’s Ri-Bhoi District.
The event was organized by Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) in collaboration with District Administration of North Garo Hills, Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship, Horticulture Department, Sericulture Department, Handloom Department, DCIC, MSRLS, MBDA-MBMA, North Garo Hills District.
This event showcased cutting-edge military-grade software, hardware, machinery, and gadgets, symbolizing a leap in technological advancements for the region.
The program aimed at sensitising the Youth and College Students centred around key messages on Tuberculosis - it's prevention, diagnosis and treatment through competition of Singing, Phawar and wall painting.
This innovative device is poised to transform the healthcare landscape by enabling early diagnosis of chronic diseases related to kidney, liver, heart, and pancreas malfunctions.
The inaugural session witnessed the presence of Dr. Arun Kumar Sarma, Director General of NECTAR, along with Dr. Collin Z Renthlei, Technical Advisor at NECTAR, and featured expertise from PUM, Netherlands, represented by Mr. Jan-Arie Van Berkum.
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the statue of Ahom General Bir Lachit Borphukan and 'Saheed Smarak' at Bir Lachit Borphukan park in Assam's Narangi Military Station on Monday.
Minister Chowdhury explained that the entire ration kit would be packaged in eco-friendly canvas bags, with the mustard oil available at an unprecedented price of Rs. 113 per liter, marking a significant step towards fulfilling the government's commitment to providing essential food and daily necessities to the people.
On October 9, 2023, a Blood Donation Camp was organised at 119 TA , Assam on the occasion of TA Day in collaboration with Department of Transfusion Medicine and Blood Centre, NEIGRIHMS, Shillong wherein a large number of volunteers took part in the noble activity .
