The A'chik Conscious Holistically Integrated Krima (ACHIK) commenced an indefinite hunger strike in front of the mini-Secretariat in Tura on Friday. The strike comes in response to Chief Minister Conrad Sangma's statement on the roster system.
According to the organisation, the hunger strike will be led by one of the ACHIK senior members and former Meghalaya civil service and police officer Laben Ch. Marak, announced ACHIK.
The prices of chillies and other vegetables has reached an alarming level in the Tura market, causing significant concern among the people. The sudden surge in prices has seen chillies being sold for as high as Rs. 250-300 per kilogram, compared to the previous price of Rs. 120 per kilogram.
Pressure groups in Tura, along with the Range Forest Officer of Tura and Purakhasia in West Garo Hills, intercepted a vehicle transporting illegal timber on Wednesday evening near the village of Baromile in the district.
Clubfoot ba ja•a gonggee atchigipa manderangna dingtangmancha Tura-ni National Health Mission-ni ning•o donggipa District Early Intervention Centre (DEIC)-ni gita, Bangalore songjinmaoni Dr. Chandramma Dayananda Sagar Institute of Medical Education and Research (CDSIMER) baksa nangrime surgery camp-ko Tura-ni Holy Cross Hospital-o ong•atenga.
The event was attended by prominent figures including GSU president TengchaTengsak Momin, Father, and Pastor Insting Marak, who joined the solemn candlelight vigil service.