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Press Release No. 141/10

STATE LEVEL EXHIBITION CUM SALE INAUGURATED

Shillong, April 9, 2010: A State Level Exhibition Cum Sale was inaugurated by the Deputy Commissioner of Jaintia Hills District, Mr. T. Dkhar on April 7, 2010 in a well attended function held at the playground of Ladthalaboh LP School. The exhibition was organised by the Women’s group, Multipurpose Cooperative Society Mookyndeng, Jaintia Hills District, Jowai.

Shillong, April 9, 2010: A State Level Exhibition Cum Sale was inaugurated by the Deputy Commissioner of Jaintia Hills District, Mr. T. Dkhar on April 7, 2010 in a well attended function held at the playground of Ladthalaboh LP School. The exhibition was organised by the Women’s group, Multipurpose Cooperative Society Mookyndeng, Jaintia Hills District, Jowai.

While speaking as the Guest of Honour, Mr. Babul Mandal, State Director of KVIC, Shillong said that the Khadi and Village Industries Commission is the nodal agency for the Centre, however he informed bamboo activities in Meghalaya is developing very fast and said that marketing in this sector can improve rapidly.

Press Release No. 142/10

NOTICE

Shillong, April 9, 2010: The Deputy Commissioner, Jaintia Hills District, Jowai has informed that as per section 3 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, any company or individual who purchases rice more than 10,000 Metric Ton within the month of October er – September 2009-2010 should submit their report to the office of the Deputy Commissioner (Supply) Jaintia Hills District, Jowai in the prescribed form indicting their name, address, quantity etc.

Press Release No. 143/10

DISTRICT SCIENCE EXHIBITION INAUGURATED

Shillong, April 9, 2010: A two day District Science Exhibition under the theme “Science and Technology for Global Sustainability” was inaugurated on April 8, 2010 by the Meghalaya Parliamentary Secretary PWD etc, Mr. S Dhar at Government Girls Secondary School, Jowai. The Programme was organised by the Office of the Inspector of School, Jaintia Hills District. Mrs. C Slong, Inspector of School, chaired the inaugural function. 20 schools form different parts of the district participated in the Exhibition

Addressing the function, Mr. S Dhar said that students being the backbone of the Nation should work closely with teachers for their all round development. He urged upon the students to develop the habit of obedience, sincerity and hard work to succeed in life. He lauded the effort of the school authorities for organizing the Exhibition on the said theme creating awareness on issues essential to the survival of mankind.

Press Release No. 144/10

HOLIDAY DECLARED

Shillong, April 9, 2010: All State Government offices and all revenue and magisterial courts and education institutions in East Khasi shall remain closed on April 12, 2010 on account of Shad Suk Mynsiem.