Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar, who also serves as the Urban Affairs Minister, has assured that the government is close to resolving the long-standing issue of relocating the residents of Harijan Colony. Dhar revealed that discussions are ongoing with the central government and defence authorities regarding the allocation of defence land for the relocation.
Following the announcement of the election dates for the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) and Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC), Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister and senior National People's Party (NPP) leader, Sniawbhalang Dhar, expressed the party’s determination to form the Executive Committee (EC) on its own.
Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Transport Sniawbhalang Dhar on Saturday emphasized the importance of drivers to politicians, government officials and others.
Deputy Chief Minister in-charge of Urban Affairs, Sniawbhalang Dhar, held a meeting with a delegation of hawkers to discuss their relocation from Khyndailad to a new location. Following the meeting, the Dy minister expressed optimism about finding a solution that balances the needs of the hawkers and the public.
“We are in the process of preparing the DPR for the balance work,” said Urban Affairs Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar adding its too early to provide specific figures, our focus is on completing the plans and moving ahead.