The Government Lower Primary School, Chengkompara Songma, Ampati, celebrated School Nutrition (Kitchen) Garden Day on Monday as part of the PM-POSHAN initiative, formerly known as the Mid Day Meal Scheme.
The driver of the dumper truck that had fled the scene after Sunday’s accident at Matchikol in Tura was arrested on Monday morning from Dhanua, South Salmara in Assam.
Amidst mounting pressure from concerned citizens and various stakeholders, the Deputy Commissioner of West Garo Hills issued an order on Monday afternoon, imposing restriction on the entry of heavy vehicles carrying goods exceeding 9 MT within the Tura Municipal Area.
East Khasi Hills deputy commissiner SC Sadhu will hold a meeting with the representatives of the Shillong Cantonment Board (SMB) in regards to illegal settlers at Lum Survey, on Tuesday.
A total of 684 violations were detected by the Shillong Traffic Police during a special checking drive to ensure safety on the roads and to deter the violators.
The residents staged a protest and blockade of the National Highway near Doomdooma in eastern Assam Tinsukia, demanding compensation for the family members of Sanjeev Chetry, who was killed in a road accident on April 23.
In a coordinated effort, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) seized an Indian fishing boat in the Arabian Sea carrying 173 kg of narcotics and arrested two perpetrators on board.
The Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) expressed resentment on Monday after RTI findings revealed that out of the 342 families initially identified for relocation from the Them Metor (Harijan Colony) at Themïewmawlong, Shillong, only 194 are employees of the Shillong Municipal Board (SMB).
The accident occurred when Daimary's convoy was traveling towards Bongaigaon. While the Speaker was not present in the vehicle that crashed, one of his security escorts sustained injuries in the incident.
