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From Our Correspondent

From Our Correspondent

MAWKYRWAT, May 27: Union Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries, Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma, visited South West Khasi Hills district on Monday to review the implementation of central government schemes and interact with beneficiaries.

The Minister began his visit at Mawkyrwat Civil Hospital, where he distributed Ayushman Bharat cards and assessed healthcare services. He later inspected natural farming sites under the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) at Wahsiej village. During an interaction with Self-Help Groups and “Lakhpati Didis,” Varma commended their efforts in organic farming and sustainable livelihood generation.

As part of the visit, the Minister inaugurated houses constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) and handed over keys to the beneficiaries. He also inspected MGNREGS projects at Mawpon, where he participated in a tree plantation programme.

Recognising the district’s tourism potential, Varma visited the Rialng viewpoint at Mawranglang and encouraged the promotion of eco-tourism in the region.

Concluding the visit, the Minister chaired a meeting with district officials and departmental heads to assess the progress of various centrally sponsored schemes.

Anbolin Hek, mother of (L) Bishar H Hek, and a resident of Lumkshaid, Lower Mawprem, Block-4, passed away on Tuesday. The funeral service will be held at the Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Lumkshaid, at 2 PM on Friday.

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A workshop on ‘Formulating a Strategic Approach for Azolla Development and Utilization, will be organised by the Meghalaya Farmers’ (Empowerment) Commission on Friday from 10 AM onwards at the State Guest House, Taraghar, Shillong.

By Our Reporter

SHILLONG, May 27: IIM Shillong launched the 8th batch of its Doctoral Pro-gramme for Working Profes-sionals (PhDWP) and the 7th batch of the Post Graduate Programme for Working Executives (PGPWE) on May 26.

The ceremony was at-tended by Prof. Alok Kumar Rai, Director of IIM Calcutta, as the chief guest, alongside guests of honour Srikanth Srinivasan, Vice President at NASSCOM, and Dheeraj Gaur, CEO of Arete Capital Service Pvt. Ltd.

Prof. Naliniprava Tri-pathy, Director (I/C) of IIM Shillong, highlighted the institute’s commitment to academic excellence and ethical leadership.

She noted the institute’s growing global rankings and encouraged participants to focus on adaptability and continuous learning within the shifting business envi-ronment.

Chief guest Prof. Alok Kumar Rai spoke on the ris-ing global reputation of In-dian management institutes, stating that modern business education must be research-led and closely aligned with industry realities.

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BIS Guwahati Branch Office, in association with the District Industries & Commerce Centre (DICC), South West Khasi Hills, will organise a monthly meeting with MSMEs on Friday at 11:30 AM at DICC Hall, Mawkyrwat, South West Khasi Hills. The programme aims to spread awareness on quality standards, product testing, certification, and other support available for MSMEs. Around 60 MSME participants are expected to attend.

By Our Reporter

SHILLONG, May 27: After a prolonged legal battle to secure his child’s right to education, P Patel, the father, has maintained that the tussle was never intended to challenge the institution, even as he expressed relief over the High Court verdict to restore his son’s admission to St. Edmund’s School, Shillong.

Patel said his son was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) condition, which was the primary reason the family had sought admission to St. Edmund’s School, which they believed offered the sporting infrastructure and disciplined academic environment necessary for his growth.

Patel emphasised that his family had never intended any disrespect towards the school authorities and remained willing to apologise unconditionally if that would help resolve the matter. He said despite the dispute, the family continues to hold the school in high regard and believes the issue arose from an administrative deadlock rather than any failure of the institution itself. He expressed hope that the matter can be brought to a peaceful conclusion.

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Anbolin Hek, mother of (L) Bishar H Hek, and a resident of Lumkshaid, Lower Mawprem, Block-4, passed away on Tuesday. The funeral service will be held at the Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Lumkshaid, at 2 PM on Friday.

By Our Reporter

SHILLONG, May 27: Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar on Wednesday clarified the government’s stance on bike taxi aggregators, stating that the Transport department is ready to issue permits to all eligible operators.

The statement follows a meeting last week between the Deputy CM and a bike taxi aggregator company regarding the mandatory requirement of obtaining a trading licence from the District Council before operating commercially in the state.

Addressing concerns involving services such as Rapido, Dhar emphasised that the department’s role is to facilitate permits for those who fulfill the necessary requirements, adding that there is no intention to harass operators.

He further stated that the government is keen on granting permits to eligible individuals, particularly the youth, to support those looking to earn a livelihood through two-wheeler or four-wheeler services.

MSME participants are expected to attend.

A workshop on ‘Formulating a Strategic Approach for Azolla Development and Utilization, will be organised by the Meghalaya Farmers’ (Empowerment) Commission on Friday from 10 AM onwards at the State Guest House, Taraghar, Shillong.

Greetings

The Founder Family of Islamia Secondary School, G.S. Road, Police Bazar, has extended greetings and best wishes to the people of Meghalaya, particularly the Muslim community, on the