In the wake of the controversy surrounding the demolition of the Garo Labour Corps Cenotaph in Lower Babupara in Tura, Meghalaya government has transferred the Deputy Commissioner of West Garo Hills and CEO of Tura Municipal Board.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday assured that the State government will move forward in collaboration with all stakeholders regarding the Cenotaph project in Tura.
A delegation of the Garo Students' Union (GSU), Eastern Zone, led by its General Secretary, Alex D. Shira, visited the site of the now demolished cenotaph in Lower Babupara in Tura.
Tura, Mar 31: Garo Students' Union (GSU) Eastern Zone Williamnagar, General Secretary Alex D. Shira-ni dilanichi pe·grugalgimin Cenotaph-ni dongrikengkugipa bosturangko nirok simsakaniko dakengama dakjaenga...
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday announced the constitution of a committee headed by a cabinet minister, which will also have members of civil society organizations, to study and research on the Garo Labour Corps and work for promotion and development of language and culture of the Garos.
The Joint NGOs Forum has decided to boycott the meeting convened by the Deputy Commissioner of West Garo Hills, citing serious procedural concerns and lack of proper representation in the committee tasked with the redevelopment of the cenotaph at Lower Babupara, Tura.
Amid concerns over the redevelopment of the historic Cenotaph at Lower Babupara in Tura, dedicated to the Garo Labour Corps of World War I, West Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner (DC), Jagdish Chelani, on Thursday evening issued a detailed statement to clear any prevailing confusion and misconceptions.
A day after construction work was stopped at the site of the cenotaph of Garo Labour Corps following public outcry over the demolition of the historic monument, the Tura Municipal Board (TMB) has provided more details regarding the redevelopment of the site.
