The Federation of All School Teachers of Meghalaya (FASTOM) will organise its general meeting at the new Nongstoin Football playground in Nongstoin, West Khasi Hills on October 7.
The Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC), West Khasi Hills, along with the Dorbar Shnong of Riwiang on Friday shut down the Ferro Alloy factory located at Riwiang, Nongstoiñ after allegations surfaced that a woman had been kidnapped by a non-tribal employee of the factory.
In order to discourage sale of tobacco products in and around the educational institutions, the West Khasi Hills Police recently penalized shops in Nongstoiñ selling tobacco products in close proximity to schools.
Court of the Special Judge (POCSO), Nongstoin, has sentenced one person to 10 years of imprisonment along with a fine of Rs. 20,000 for sexual assault of a minor. At the same time, the court has acquitted another accused in the case.
