Department of Information and Public Relations

Press Release No. 449/10

MEGHALAYA SPEAKER CONGRATULATES SHILLONG CHAMBER CHOIR

Shillong, October 4, 2010: The Speaker, Meghalaya Legislative Assembly has congratulated the Shillong Chamber Choir for winning the Colors TV reality show “India’s Got Talent Khoj 2” and wished them further success and fame in future.

Press Release No. 451/10

APPLICATIONS INVITED FOR ADMISSION IN SAINIK SCHOOL GOALPARA

Shillong, October 4, 2010: Applications are invited for admission of boys in Class VI and IX in Sainik School Goalpara for the academic session 2011-12. For Class VI, boys should be between 10-11 years as on 1st July, 2011 and passed Class V in a recognized school and for Class IX, boys should be between 13-14 years as on 1st July, 2011 and passed Class VIII from a recognized school.

The cost of the prospectus for general category is Rs. 400/- by hand and Rs. 450/- by post and for SC/ST, the cost is 250/- by hand and Rs. 300/- by post. For Defence (Serving and retired), the cost of prospectus is Rs. 400/- by hand and Rs. 450/- by post. Old question papers are also available on payment of Rs. 100/- for Class VI and Rs. 150/- for Class IX.

Last date of sale of prospectus and receipt of filled in application is 10th December, 2010 and the date of Entrance Examination is 2nd January, 2011.

Application forms and prospectus can also be downloaded from the school website www.goalpara.gov.in and in this case, the application form should be deposited alongwith the applicable amount through Demand Draft. The Draft should be drawn in favour of Principal Sainik School Goalpara payable at SBI Mornai (code 9148). Application forms and prospectus are also available on cash payment at Sainik School Goalpara, Universal Book Depot, Pan Bazar, Guwahati and King of Fashion (near Goalpara College) Goalpara.

Application forms should be addressed to the Principal Sainik School Goalpara, PO. Rajapara, District Goalpara (Assam), Pin-783133.

Press Release No. 452/10

PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION TO LAND OWNERS COMPLETED

Shillong, October 4, 2010: The Deputy Commissioner and Collector, Ri Bhoi District has informed that payment of compensation to all land owners have been completed for the areas from Jorabad to Umiam for the proposed construction of 4-Laning duly acquired and handed over to the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport & Highways, Project Implementation Unit (PIU), Surajnagar, Mukanda Path, GS Road, Guwahati.

Therefore in this connection, all are requested to vacate the same within 30 days time with effect from the date of issue of the order.