Following the revelation by Hub News that the Fisheries department in West Garo Hills does not have testing kits to check for formalin in fish coming into the district from outside the State, the office of the Deputy Commissioner has informed that they have the testing kits available with them.
The state government has approved and notified the draft policy under the Drug Reduction Elimination and Action Mission (DREAM) for ensuring a drug free Meghalaya even as it has constituted the Advisory Board for implementation of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (PITNDPS), 1988 which seeks to book drug traffickers for a period of 3 months.
Minister in-charge Social Welfare Paul Lyngdoh on Monday asked leaders of the opposition All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) to read the inquiry report into the alleged rice scam before making any comment.
East Khasi Hills (EKH) Deputy Commissioner (DC) RM Kurbah on Monday said imposition of the odd-even system on public transport vehicles has helped ease traffic congestion in the city.
There will be no second chances after the second leg of the Meghalaya State League (MSL) 2023 semifinals on Tuesday, a fact understood only too clearly by Rangdajied United and Khliehmawlieh as they both look to overturn first leg defeats against Shillong Lajong and Mawlai respectively.