Department of Information and Public Relations

Press Release No. 03/07

POLIO VACCINATION IN RI BHOI DISTRICT

The Office of the District Medical & Health Officer, Ri Bhoi District, Nongpoh has informed that the administration of Oral Polio Vaccination in the District will be held on 8th January and 12th February, 2007 at the PPI booths which will be arranged in the respective villages.

All parents, Headmen, NGOs, Anganwadis, teachers and others are requested for active participation and co-operation to administer polio drops to children below 5 years of age on 8th January and 12th February, 2007.

Press Release No. 04/07

DR. D D LAPANG CHAMPION TROPHY ENDED

The Dr. D D Lapang Champion Trophy Football Tournament for men and women organized by the Nonglyngdoh Nongkhrah Sports and Cultural Association at Raid Nonglyngdoh Pahambir Playground came to an end on January 02, 2007. Nartap SC defeated Nongkhrah SC by 2 goals in the Women section, while in the Men section Nartap SC defeated Pahambir SC by 6-5 goals. Dr. D D Lapang, Chairman Meghalaya Economic Development Council and local MLA was the Chief Guest on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Lapang said that people of the district are not lacking in talents. Stating that road communication, good playgrounds and other developmental factors are the facilities which are required to be provided for the people of the area, Dr. Lapang informed that Government is trying hard to fulfill these requirements. He then urged upon the people to cooperate with the Government in undertaking all developmental schemes and projects.

Earlier on the day, Dr. Lapang attended the final game of the Cricket Tournament organized by the Nongkhrah Nonglyngdoh Sports and Cultural Association in which New Star SC defeated Dienjat SC.

The tournament ended with prize distribution to the winners and runner up and others by the chief guest.

Press Release No. 05/07

PRICE OF ESSENTIAL COMMODITIES

The Director, Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Meghalaya, Shillong has informed that the following are the wholesale price (in quintals/bag/tin) and the retail price (in kg/litre) of essential commodities as on January 03, 2007.

The wholesale price of Rice is Rs. 1080/1140 (Common), Rs. 1150/1200 (Fine) and Rs. 1300/1700 (Packet Parimal) while the retail price per kg is Rs. 12.00 (Common), Rs. 12.50/Rs.13.00 (Fine) and Rs. 14.00/Rs. 18.00 (Packet Parimal). The wholesale price of Atta is Rs. 1260/1270 and Maida is Rs. 1400/1420 and the retail price per kg of Atta is Rs. 15.00/16.00 and Maida is Rs. 17.00. While the wholesale price of Gramdal is Rs. 3650/Rs.4000, the retail price per kg is Rs. 40.00/44.00 per kg. For Turdal, the wholesale price is Rs. 2780/3000 (Ahar), Rs. 2450/Rs. 3000 (Masur) and Rs. 4050/4500 (Moong), and the retail price per kg is Rs. 30.00/Rs. 35.00 (Arhar), Rs. 27.00/Rs. 32.00 (Masur) and Rs. 44.00/Rs. 50.00 (Moong).The wholesale price of Urad (Whole) is Rs.4100/4400 and the retail price is Rs.44.00/46.00. The wholesale price of Urad Dal is Rs.5000/5300 and the retail price is Rs. 54.00/56.00. The wholesale price of Sugar is Rs. 1900/Rs. 1940 per quintal, the retail price is Rs. 21.00/Rs. 22.00 per kg. The wholesale price of Mustard Oil is Rs. 720/Rs. 760 per tin, the retail price is Rs. 57.00/Rs 72.00 per litre. The wholesale price of Vanaspati oil is Rs. 760/Rs. 810 per tin, the retail price is Rs. 54.00/Rs. 62.00 per litre. The wholesale price of Tea is Rs. 100/Rs. 150 (loose) and Rs. 130.00/Rs. 170.00 (packet), the retail price is Rs. 120.00/170.00 (loose) and Rs. 160.00/Rs. 196.00 (packed) per kg. The wholesale price of Potato is Rs. 700/Rs. 1,100 per bag, the retail price is Rs. 09.00/Rs. 15.00 per kg. The wholesale price of Onion is Rs. 750/Rs. 1,100 per bag, the retail price is Rs. 09.00/Rs. 14.00 per kg. The wholesale price of Salt is Rs. 150/Rs. 190 (loose) and Rs. 160/Rs. 385 (packet), the retail price is Rs. 04.00/Rs. 05.00 per kg (loose) and Rs. 07.00/Rs. 09.00 (packet). The wholesale price of Gur is Rs. 1400/Rs. 2000, the retail price is Rs. 22.00/Rs 26.00 per kg and while the wholesale price of Milk (Toned milk) is Rs. 28.50 per litre, the retail price is Rs. 30.00 per litre.