The Supreme Court of India on Friday imposed an interim stay on the order of the Deputy Commissioner of East Jaiñtia Hills District in demolition of coke plants in East Jaintia Hills District.
But the primary reason for the minister’s decision to beat a hasty retreat appears to have been the condemnation and protests against her recent statement on the demand for winter capital in Tura.
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday said the demand for winter capital is to get an administration that is closer and the decision to set up the mini secretariat at Tura, West Garo Hills District is a step towards it.
The state Cabinet on Thursday approved the proposal for acquiring 50 acres of land for development of tourism infrastructure at Nongmahir Lake in Ri Bhoi district.