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===AUTHOR'S NAME AND AFFILIATION===

SHORT NOTICE INVITING TENDER

Author: Shri. W.R. Lyngdoh, Chief Engineer, P.W.D. (Roads), Meghalaya, Shillong

No. PW/TB/RD/213/2026/1 Dated Shillong, The 14th May 2026

Sealed tenders subsequently to be drawn up in M.P.W.D. F-2 form of tender agreement duly affixed with a non-refundable court fee stamp of Rs. 2000.00 (Rupees Two Thousand) only are hereby invited in 2 (two) cover bid system i.e. Technical and Financial Bid by the undersigned on behalf of the Governor of Meghalaya from Registered Class-I, P.W.D. (Roads) contractors of Meghalaya State for the under mentioned work and will be received in this office (in Room No. 210) upto 3:00 P.M. of 5th June 2026. The tenders will be opened on the same day at 3:30 P.M. in presence of the tenderers or their authorized representatives who so desire to witness the opening of the bids. If the date of receiving of tenders happens to be a holiday, the next working day will be considered as the date of receiving and opening of tenders.

Detailed tender papers may be obtained from the Technical Branch (Roads) (Room No. 210) of this office from 21st May 2026 to 29th May 2026 upto 3:00 P.M. on payment of Rs. 3000.00 (Rupees Three Thousand) only as applicable, non-refundable in cash payable to the Cashier of this office on any working day, from 11.00 A.M. up to 3:00 P.M.

(i) Name of Work: Construction of a Road from Rongram Bazar to Allangre Songgitcham (L= 1.00 Km)

(ii) Approximate value of work: Work Component = Rs. 3,70,80,000.00, Add 3% Maintenance for Pavement = Rs. 4,20,000.00, Total = Rs. 3,75,00,000.00 (Rupees Three Crores Seventy Five Lakhs) only

(iii) Nature of works: (i) Construction of Formation (ii) Construction of Pavement (iii) Construction of S/O HP Culvert (iv) Construction of RCC Box Culvert (v) Construction of Stone Masonry Retaining Walls (vi) Construction of Stone Masonry Breast Walls (vii) Construction of Stone Masonry Drain

(iv) Time of completion: 24 (twenty four) months from the date of issue of Final Work Order.

(v) Rates: Rates are to be quoted on flat percentage basis, i.e, AT PAR / ABOVE the Schedule of Rates for Roads and Bridge under Tura and Williamnagar Circle for the year 2018-19.

(vi) Other details can be seen in the Detailed Notice Inviting Tender.

Successful Non-Tribal Contractor shall have to furnish valid Trading License from the Concerned Autonomous District Council in Meghalaya prior to issuing of Work Order.

===AUTHOR’S NAME AND AFFILIATION===
Shri. W.R. Lyngdoh, Chief Engineer, P.W.D. (Roads), Meghalaya, Shillong

Director, Directorate of Educational Research & Training, Meghalaya, Shillong.

Shri. W.R. Lyngdoh, Chief Engineer, P.W.D. (Roads), Meghalaya, Shillong.

Office of the Director of Higher & Technical Education, Shillong.

GOVERNMENT OF MEGHALAYA

DIRECTORATE OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING,

LAITUMKHRAH, NONGRIMMAW, SHILLONG-793011

email : [email protected]

No. DERT/D.El.Ed/3/2026/19, Dated Shillong, the 20th May, 2026

NOTICE

Online Applications are hereby invited for candidates who are bonafide citizens of India and who are permanent residents of Meghalaya for admission to the 2 (Two) – Year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) Programme for the academic session 2026-28 offered at the 7 (Seven) District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs) of the State. Candidates who have passed Class XII or its equivalent examination from a recognized Board/ Council with 50% marks and with 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OST of Meghalaya and PwDs candidates are eligible to apply.

For detailed Notice, kindly visit the website www.megeducation.gov.in or https://dert.megeducation.gov.in.

Opening of Online Application 28th May 2026

Closing of Online Application 8th June 2026 (upto 11:59 p.m.)

Date of the Test 3rd July 2026 (tentatively)

Sd/-

Director,

Directorate of Educational Research & Training,

Meghalaya, Shillong.

MIPR No. 545

Dt. 21.05.2026

GOVERNMENT OF MEGHALAYA

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ENGINEER, P.W.D. (ROADS)

TECHNICAL BRANCH (ROADS)

Dated Shillong, The 14th May 2026

No. PW/TB/RD/213/2026/1

SHORT NOTICE INVITING TENDER

Sealed tenders subsequently to be drawn up in M.P.W.D. F-2 form of tender agreement duly affixed with a non-refundable court fee stamp of Rs. 2000.00 (Rupees Two Thousand) only are hereby invited in 2 (two) cover bid system i.e. Technical and Financial Bid by the undersigned on behalf of the Governor of Meghalaya from Registered Class-I, P.W.D. (Roads) contractors of Meghalaya State for the under mentioned work and will be received in this office (in Room No. 210) upto 3:00 P.M. of 5th June 2026. The tenders will be opened on the same day at 3:30 P.M. in presence of the tenderers or their authorized representatives who so desire to witness the opening of the bids. If the date of receiving of tenders happens to be a holiday, the next working day will be considered as the date of receiving and opening of tenders.

Detailed tender papers may be obtained from the Technical Branch (Roads) (Room No. 210) of this office from 21st May 2026 to 29th May 2026 upto 3:00 P.M. on payment of Rs. 3000.00 (Rupees Three Thousand) only as applicable, non-refundable in cash payable to the Cashier of this office on any working day, from 11.00 A.M. up to 3:00 P.M.

(i) Name of Work: – Construction of a Road from Rongram Bazar to Allangre Songgitcham (L= 1.00 Km)

(ii) Approximate value of Work Component = Rs. 3,70,80,000.00

work:- Add 3% Maintenance for Pavement = Rs. 4,20,000.00

Total = Rs. 3,75,00,000.00

(Rupees Three Crores Seventy Five Lakhs) only

(iii) Nature of works:- (i) Construction of Formation (ii) Construction of Pavement (iii) Construction of S/O HP Culvert (iv) Construction of RCC Box Culvert (v) Construction of Stone Masonry Retaining Walls (vi) Construction of Stone Masonry Breast Walls (vii) Construction of Stone Masonry Drain

(iv) Time of completion: – 24 (twenty four) months from the date of issue of Final Work Order.

(v) Rates: – Rates are to be quoted on flat percentage basis, i.e, AT PAR / ABOVE the Schedule of Rates for Roads and Bridge under Tura and Williamnagar Circle for the year 2018-19.

(vi) Other details can be seen in the Detailed Notice Inviting Tender.

Successful Non-Tribal Contractor shall have to furnish valid Trading License from the Concerned Autonomous District Council in Meghalaya prior to issuing of Work Order.

Sd/-

(Shri. W.R. Lyngdoh)

Chief Engineer, P.W.D. (Roads)

Meghalaya, Shillong

MIPR No.557

Dt.21/5/2026

GOVERNMENT OF MEGHALAYA

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF HIGHER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION.

SHILLONG

No: DHTE/TE/RGFTI/29/2024/120 Dated Shillong the 21st May 2026.

ADMISSION NOTICE

Applications in the prescribed forms are invited from interested candidates who are permanent residents of Meghalaya for admission to the following Diploma Courses in Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Regional Govt. Film and Television Institute for the academic session 2026-2027 against the seats reserved for the State of Meghalaya.

Sl. No. Diploma/Certificate Course Duration Seats

1. Audiography and Sound Engineering 3 Years 1 seat

2. Cinematography 1 seat

3. Film and Video Editing 1 seat

4. Applied Acting (Film & TV) 2 Years 1 seat

Total 4 seats

Eligibility Criteria:

For Sl. No. 1 candidates must passed 10+2 or Equivalent Examination in Science subjects from any recognized University/Board with minimum 45% marks (40% for ST/SC).

For Sl. No. 2, 3 & 4 candidates must passed 10+2 or Equivalent Examination in any discipline from any recognized University/Board with minimum 45% marks (40% for ST/SC).

Age Limit:

Candidates should be 24 years (27 years for SC/ST/OBC) as on 1st July 2026.

Reservation:

Nomination of selected candidate in order of merit of aggregate marks in the qualifying examination will be made from this Office against the above seat. The reservation policy of the State Government will be applicable.

Application form can be downloaded from the Department web site https://megeducation.gov.in/dhte/pages/dhte_notice_board.html. Completed application form duly accompanied with self attested copies of all the documents should reach the Office of the Director of Higher & Technical Education, Shillong (Opposite Shillong Public School, Laitumkhrah, Room No. 101) or submitted via email to the email id: dhteadmission@gmail

Sd/- Director of Higher & Technical Education Meghalaya :::::::: Shillong

GOVERNMENT OF MEGHALAYA

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF HIGHER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

SHILLONG

No: DHTE/TE/RGFTI/29/2024/120 Dated Shillong the 21st May 2026.

Applications in the prescribed forms are invited from interested candidates who are permanent residents of Meghalaya for admission to the following Diploma Courses in Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Regional Govt. Film and Television Institute for the academic session 2026-2027 against the seats reserved for the State of Meghalaya.

The available Diploma/Certificate Courses, their duration, and number of seats are as follows:

1. Audiography and Sound Engineering: 1 seat.

2. Cinematography: 3 Years, 1 seat.

3. Film and Video Editing: 1 seat.

4. Applied Acting (Film & TV): 2 Years, 1 seat.

Total seats: 4.

Eligibility Criteria:

For Sl. No. 1 candidates must passed 10+2 or Equivalent Examination in Science subjects from any recognized University/Board with minimum 45% marks (40% for ST/SC).

For Sl. No. 2, 3 & 4 candidates must passed 10+2 or Equivalent Examination in any discipline from any recognized University/Board with minimum 45% marks (40% for ST/SC).

Age Limit:

Candidates should be 24 years (27 years for SC/ST/OBC) as on 1st July 2026.

Reservation:

Nomination of selected candidate in order of merit of aggregate marks in the qualifying examination will be made from this Office against the above seat. The reservation policy of the State Government will be applicable.

Application form can be downloaded from the Department web site https://megeducation.gov.in/dhte/pages/dhte_notice_board.html. Completed application form duly accompanied with self attested copies of all the documents should reach the Office of the Director of Higher & Technical Education, Shillong (Opposite Shillong Public School, Laitumkhrah, Room No. 101) or submitted via email to the email id: [email protected] on or before 5th June 2026.

Note:

Non-Tribal students must furnish P.R.C. issued by the competent authority without which their application will not be entertained.

The Government/Department does not guarantee any job on successful completion of the course.

MIPR No. 548

Dt. 21/5/26

MUMBAI, May 21: Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty closed marginally lower after a volatile session on Thursday, driven by profit-taking in select IT, financial, and oil & gas shares.

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 135.03 points, or 0.18 per cent, to settle at 75,183.36. During the day, it hit a high of 75,945.79 and a low of 74,996.78, gyrating 949.01 points.

The 50-share NSE Nifty skidded 4.30 points, or 0.02 per cent, to end at 23,654.70.

From the 30-Sensex firms, Bajaj Finance, Tech Mahindra, Hindustan Unilever, Infosys, Bajaj Finserv and Bharti Airtel were among the major laggards.

InterGlobe Aviation, Trent, Bharat Electronics and Adani Ports were among the winners.

“Indian equity markets witnessed another volatile session today, with benchmark indices surrendering their strong opening gains as positive global cues collided with persistent macroeco- nomic concerns and strong resistance at higher levels,” Hariprasad K, Research Ana- lyst and Founder, Livelong Wealth, said.

Broader markets were also rangebound as the BSE SmallCap Select index climbed 0.48 per cent, while the MidCap Select index ended almost unchanged.

Among sectoral indices, IT declined the most, by 0.53 per cent, followed by Focused IT (0.52 per cent), MidSmall Private Banks Quality Tilt (0.46 per cent), Utilities (0.42 per cent), FMCG (0.42 per cent), and Bankex (0.24 per cent).

However, Services jumped 1.59 per cent, followed by Capital Goods (1.29 per cent), Industrials (1.08 per cent), Commodities (0.91 per cent) and Telecommunication (0.80 per cent).

“Markets remained vola- tile and ended largely flat for yet another session on Thurs- day, extending the ongoing consolidation phase amid mixed global cues”. (PTI)

(PTI)

NEW DELHI, May 21: Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India on Thursday said it will hike prices of its vehicles across models by up to Rs 30,000 from June 2026, citing inflationary pressures and an adverse cost environment.

The company has decided to increase prices of its models across its portfolio by up to Rs 30,000 with effect from June 2026, Maruti Suzuki India said in a regulatory filing.

The exact quantum of change will vary from model to model, it added.

“For the past few months, the company has been making continuous efforts to mitigate the cost impact to the extent possible through cost reduction measures,” the company said.

Mrs. Margaret Ho, the wife of Mr. Phillip Ho, passed away on May 18, 2026, in her hometown of Lexington, Kentucky, USA. Affectionately known as Kong Margaret, she dedicated her life to missionary work in the Khasi Hills since 1966. During her many decades of service and witness in Meghalaya, she resided in Mawlai Syllaikariah, Shillong. She is survived by her husband, Bah Phillip, their children Jerry and Christy, and grandchildren, Warrick and Mackenzie Syiem. The funeral will be in Lexington on the 26th of May, 2026.

By Our Reporter

SHILLONG, May 22: The public hearing on the proposed limestone mining project of Shree Cement Limited at Lum Syrman under Elaka Nongkhlieh in East Jaintia Hills district was called off on Friday following violent protests which led to a complete breakdown of law and order at the venue.

The hearing, organised by the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board (MSPCB), could not commence as a large number of people opposing the project gathered at the site and prevented officials from initiating the proceedings.

Tension escalated after the protesters allegedly hurled chairs towards the area where officials designated to conduct the hearing were seated.

When it was announced that the hearing had been called off, the op-position groups were seen rejoicing by dancing at the venue. They demanded that the MSPCB issue a written order confirming that the public hearing had been called off.

The situation turned volatile even before the public hearing began, as a truck was allegedly set ablaze by protesters who claimed that it was parked on the road to prevent anti-mining groups from reaching the venue of the public hearing.

Stone-pelting incidents were also reported near the venue in which several individuals were injured. A man, who sustained head injuries, alleged that vehicles, including trucks, were strategically parked along the route to block access to the public hearing site.

People opposing the mining project, along with members of various organi-sations from Jaintia Hills, assembled at the venue from early morning ahead of the hearing scheduled for 10 am.

The protesters demanded that the state government and the MSPCB en-sure that agricultural and community lands in the area are not handed over to the cement company. They further called for the immediate closure and restoration of the limestone mining site at Lum Syrman.

Speaking to reporters, East Jaintia Hills Deputy Commissioner Manish Kumar said the hearing had to be called off in view of deteriorating law and order situation.

“Due to law and order situation and too much of shouting by people, we were not able to hold the public hearing today and it was called off. We took this decision in the interest of peace in the region,” Kumar said.

A senior official of the pollution board said there was no immediate plan to reschedule (Contd on P-7)

By Our Reporter

SHILLONG, May 22: The Meghalaya High Court on Friday took up a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by North Shillong MLA Adelbert Nongrum, questioning the application of the State’s Job Reservation Policy for allocating quota seats in higher professional courses.

The Division Bench, comprising Chief Justice Revati Mohite Dere and Justice Wanlura Diengdoh, heard the matter. During the proceedings, Advocate General Amit Kumar raised questions over the maintainability of the PIL and sought time to file an affidavit-in-reply.

The court granted the request and (Contd on P-7)

By Our Reporter

SHILLONG, May 22: The Meghalaya State Commission for Women (MSCW) has summoned four present and former officials of the Meghalaya Cricket Association (MCA) over alleged failure to act on complaints of sexual harassment lodged by members of the state Under-23 women’s cricket team.

The commission has directed MCA honorary secretary Rayonald Kharkamni, former MCA president Nababrata Bhattacharjee, former treasurer Dhrubajyoti Thakuria, and former cricket operations manager Shining Star Lyngdoh to appear before it on May 26.

According to notices issued by the commission, the officials allegedly knew about complaints of sexual harassment faced by members of the women’s Under-23 cricket team, but failed to initiate appropriate action.

The allegations were reportedly directed at the team’s head coach and team manager, both of whom had earlier appeared before the commission as part of the ongoing inquiry.

Speaking to The Shillong Times, MSCW chairperson Iamonlang Syiem said the commission would refrain from making comments until completion of the inquiry process.

“We will have the hearing on this case on May 26. Maybe, after the hearing, I can comment,” she said.

Sources alleged that the women players had earlier approached MCA office-bearers regarding their grievances, but no action was taken on their complaints.

According to the sources, the team manager had allegedly called members of the women’s cricket team to his room and forced them to consume alcohol. It was also alleged that inappropriate remarks were made against the players during practice sessions, which reportedly caused them mental distress.

The commission observed that the MCA did not initiate any internal inquiry after the complaints surfaced, and neither of the accused officials was reportedly suspended or removed from their positions.

In letters issued on May 14 to the officials concerned, the commission stated that complaints had been registered before the MSCW, alleging that they failed to respond appropriately despite being aware of the allegations.

“…the Commission has taken cognisance of the matter in exercise of its powers and functions under the Meghalaya State Commission for Women Act, 2005,” the notice stated.

The commission further directed the officials to produce all relevant records, internal correspondence, reports, complaints, and other documents connected to the matter during their appearance. (Contd on P-7)