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.

Tura, Mar 20: Tura-ni Babupara jolo donggipa Garo Labour Corps-ni Cenotaph-ko pe•galani bidingo ma•sisretanirang ong•katengani gimin ia biapo commercial complex-ko rikna miksongani dongja indiba...

Following the public outrage over demolition of the cenotaph of Garo Labour Corps, a symbol of Garos history of perseverance, bravery and sacrifice, Chairman of the Tura Municipal Board (TMB), Dr. J.D. Sangma has clarified that the ‘redevelopment’ of the cenotaph is to create a better infrastructure so that the Garo Labour Corps Day can take place in a befitting manner.

Tura, March 19: Garo Labour Corps ni matgrikrangko gisik ra·na tarie donenggipa Cenotaph jean Turani Babuparao dongachim, uko Tura Municipal Boardni gita taridaptaiani kamko...

The Cenotaph was a historical monument in Tura, built in honour of the several hundred Garos who sacrificed their lives during the First World War in France and the return of the few survivors on July 16, 1918.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Friday paid a visit to the Garo Labour Corps monument, built in honor of the Garos who went to France in the First World war to help the allied forces, and announced a renovation project of two crore rupees.

The Garo Labour Corps Cenotaph situated in Tura depicts the story of a sorry state of affairs. As dawn falls Cenotaph turns into a...