The quality of water in the Myntdu River and its tributaries are severely affected and muddy due to erosion and depositing of debris in the important catchment areas of Myntdu River due to illegal mining and the earth moving from the ongoing road construction by the PWD Roads, Central Division, the District Magistrate of, B.S Sohliya, has promulgated Section 144 Cr.PC in the District.
One day District Level Science, Mathematics and Environment exhibition was organised by the office of the District School Education Officer, West Jaintia Hills. The exhibition was held at Jowai Public School under the Theme "Science and Technology for society". Eleven schools participated in the competition on different sub themes.
The Horti Fair cum Exhibition was participated by farmers from different villages to showcase their products and also to connect with customers and suppliers. The horticulture fair was held at Ladtadlaboh playground, Jowai on Thursday.
The residents of Jowai Town have recently complained about the poor quality of water supplied by the PHE Department especially after heavy rains, turning to colour of the Myntdu River, which is the source of water supply of the town.
After years of legal proceedings, the Session Court Judge in the West Jaintia Hills District, Jowai, has delivered justice in the murder case of Lang Pale, which occurred on February 17, 2008, implicating Herman Shylla.
