Department of Information and Public Relations

Press Release No. 48/13

ALLOTMENT OF BROADCAST, TELECAST TIME TO POLITICAL PARTIES

Shillong, January 25, 2013: The Election Commission of India has issued a press note regarding allotment of Broadcast/Telecast time to political parties in the General Election to Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya, 2013. For this, the Commission has extended the said scheme of equitable time sharing on electronic media through Prasar Bharati Corporation. In addition to the broadcast of political parties, the Prasar Bharati Corporation will organize a maximum of two panel discussions and/or debates on the Kendra/Station of Doordarshan/All India Radio. Each eligible party can nominate one representative to such a programme. However, there will be no telecast or broadcast during the 48 hours preceding the close of polls as per specific provisions of the Representation of People Act, 1951.

For the State Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya, BSP will get a total time of 45 minutes of broadcast with 9 time vouchers (5 minutes each), BJP 58 minutes with 11 time vouchers (5 minutes each) + 1 (3 minute), CPI 45 minutes with 9 time vouchers (5 minutes each), CPI (M) 45 minutes with 9 time vouchers (5 minutes each), INC 203 minutes with 40 time vouchers (5 minutes each) + 1 (3 minute), NCP 145 minutes with 29 time vouchers (5 minutes each), UDP 134 minutes with 26 time vouchers (5 minutes each) + 1 (4 minutes) and HSPDP 45 minutes with 9 time vouchers (5 minutes each).

Press Release No. 49/13

LOOK OUT NOTICE

Shillong, January 25, 2013: The Superintendent of Police, East Khasi Hills has informed that Raja Bhattacharjee (14) and Raj Bhattacharjee (8) of Rynjah, Shillong were found missing from residence since 18.12.2012. All concerned who can identify the missing children can contact the Addl. Superintendent of Police (Crime) at 9436103108, Officer in Charge Rynjah PS at 0364-2230402 or the Police Control Room at 2222277.

Press Release No. 50/13

PUBLIC CONVEYANCE FOR REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATION

Shillong, January 25, 2013: The District Administration has arranged free conveyance for the public who wish to attend the Republic Day Celebration to be held on 26th January, 2013 at 2nd Ground, Polo Ground, Shillong.

The buses will ply from 6.30 onwards from Happy Valley via Madanrting, Nongthymmai, St.Edmunds, Dhankheti, Barik IGP to Polo, from Rynjah via Pohkseh, Nongrim Hills, Laitumkhrah, I.G.P. to Polo Ground, Mawlai Thangkhiew Petrol Pump via Mawdatbaki, Mawlai Mawroh, Golflink to Polo Ground, from Mawprem Carbom via District Council Point , Motphran, Police Bazar to Polo Ground, from Laban via Last Stop, Bishnupur, Kench’s Trace, I.G.P to Polo Ground. From Nongmensong via Demseiniong to Polo Ground, from Jaiaw Mawbynna via Riatsamthiah, Wahingdoh, Umsohsun, Police Bazar to Polo Ground, from Umlyngka via Kynton 3rd Mile via Rhino Point via IGP to Polo Ground, 7th Mile Upper Shillong via 5th Mile via 4th Mile Rhino Point via IGP Point to Polo Ground, from Jhalupara Point via Anjalee Petrol Point via IGP to Polo Ground and from Lumparing via Madan Laban via Rhino Point via IGP to Polo Ground.