http://megipr.gov.in/pr/default.asp Off the numerous responsibilities of Meghalaya IPR, one of the most important is the issuing of Press Releases on activities, achievements and initiatives taken by different Government Departments on a daily basis. en-gb dipr-meg@nic.in http://megipr.gov.in/images/map.jpg http://megipr.gov.in 100 64 Meghalaya IPR News http://megipr.gov.in/pr/pr.asp?dt=1/29/2010 In a grand reception held at the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, Arts and Culture Building, Rilbong, Shillong, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Smti. Meira Kumar inaugurated the 12th Annual Conference of the North East Region Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (NERCPA). In attendance was the Union Minister of State for Water Resources, Shri. Vincent Pala, the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Shri. K Rahman Khan, Meghalaya Chief Minister, Dr. D D Lapang, Speakers and Deputy Speakers of the North Eastern States and other officials. This year’s conclave saw the meeting of minds to deliberate upon “the impact of insurgency activities in the North East India on Socio-Economic Development and its solution thereof”. http://megipr.gov.in/pr/pr.asp?dt=1/27/2010 Along with the rest of the country, Meghalaya too celebrated its 60th Anniversary of Republic Day with much pomp and gaiety in all its District Headquarters, Civil Sub-Divisions and Administrative Units of the State. http://megipr.gov.in/pr/pr.asp?dt=1/27/2010 In a continued effort to boost agricultural productivity and encourage multiple cropping in the region, agro-service machineries, including power-tillers, water pumps, SRI markers, etc were distributed to 44 beneficiaries of Betasing and Zikzak blocks under Ampati Sub-Division by the Deputy Chief Minister, Dr. Mukul Sangma at an impressive function held at Ampati Mini-Stadium on January 25, 2010. http://megipr.gov.in/pr/pr.asp?dt=1/21/2010 The 38th Meghalaya Day was celebrated throughout the State today. In Shillong, the Day was celebrated in a befitting and grand manner. As part of the celebration, prominent personalities of the Hill State movement were felicitated by the State Government at a solemn and grand function held at Pine Wood Hotel, Shillong. http://megipr.gov.in/pr/pr.asp?dt=1/9/2010 Meghalaya Chief Secretary, Mr. W M S Pariat today administered Polio drops to children in Ganesh Das Hospital, Shillong to mark the inauguration of the Pulse Polio Immunization programme in the State. The inaugural function was also attended by the Commissioner & Secretary, Health & Family Welfare Department, Mr. D P Wahlang besides other senior doctors.