Department of Information and Public Relations

Press Release No. 206/10

STATE TASK FORCE COMMITTEE CONSTITUTED FOR IMMUNIZATION PROGRAMME

Shillong, May 17, 2010: The Government of Meghalaya has constituted the State Task Force Committee pertaining to routine Immunization Programme in the State with Commissioner and Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department as the Chairman and the members includes Secretary, Finance Department, Meghalaya Shillong, Director of Health Services (M.I), Meghalaya Shillong, Director of Health Services (R), Meghalaya Shillong, Commissioner of Transport Meghalaya Shillong, Director Social Welfare Department, Meghalaya Shillong, Director Elementary and Mass Education, Meghalaya Shillong, Director Community and Rural Development, Meghalaya Shillong, Director Agriculture Department, Meghalaya Shillong, Director Information and Public Relations, Meghalaya Shillong, Director Sports and Youth Affairs Department, Meghalaya Shillong, SEPIO, Directorate of Health Services (MCH&FW), Meghalaya Shillong, State Surveillance Officer, IDSP, DHS (MI), Meghalaya Shillong, Director NEIGHRIMS or his representative, All District Medical Health Officers/Superintendents of Hospitals, Assistant Drugs Controller, Directorate of Health Services (MI) Meghalaya, State Programme Manager (NRHM), Director of Health of Health Services (MCH&FW), Meghalaya Shillong.

The Committee will manage the formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all National and State Immunization programmes in the State of Meghalaya including Special Immunization drives which comes into existence from time to time. To take effective steps to mobilize human and material resources and built up efficient logistics, adequate publicity and community support. To make necessary arrangements to collaborate with NGOs, Women Groups, Youth Clubs and other for obtaining support and participation of the general public. To consider and recommend the plan of action for different National Immunization Programme for approval of State Task Force Committee.

Press Release No. 207/10

ANTI TERRORISM DAY TO BE OBSERVED IN MEGHALAYA

Shillong, May 17, 2010: A State Level Function will be held in the Front Yard of the Main Secretariat Building on 21st May, 2010 at 11:00AM for the observance of the ‘Anti-Terrorism Day’.

All state Government employees are requested to be present by 10:45 AM without fail for the said function.

Press Release No. 208/10

LOK ADALAT RESCHEDULED

Shillong, May 17, 2010: Due to unavoidable circumstances, the Lok Adalat which was to be held on May 22, 2010 at Government Girls’ Higher Secondary School, Jail Road, Shillong has been rescheduled to May 25, 2010 at the District & Sessions Judge’s Court Complex, Shillong from 10:00 AM onwards.

Press Release No. 209/10

SECTION 144 CRPC PROMULGATED

Shillong, May 17, 2010: The District Magistrate, East Khasi Hills District has promulgated an Order under Section 144 CrPC in the whole District prohibition any person or group of persons from causing obstruction to the movement of public and vehicular traffic, assembly of five or more persons at any public place for the purpose of causing obstruction to movement of people and vehicular traffic and carrying of arms and other lethal weapons with the exception of the police and security forces.

This Order is being issued in view of the bandh(s) called by some organizations commencing from 5:00 AM of the 18th May, 2010 in the whole District which is likely to cause obstruction and annoyance to the general public and may result in disturbance of the public order and tranquility or a riot of an affray unless immediately prevented.

Press Release No. 210/10

HOME MINISTER VISITS LANGPIH

Shillong, May 17, 2010: The Home Minister Meghalaya, Shri H D R Lyngdoh, other senior leaders, along with other officials of the State visited Langpih on May 15, 2010 to express solidarity with the local people and also to review the situation on the ground. Official intimation so far has confirmed four deaths in the incidents on the 14th May 2010. An exgratia payment of Rs 1 Lac to the next of kin of the deceased and also medical treatment to all the injured was also announced. The Government of Assam was also represented by the acting Chief Minister, Shri Bhumidar Barman and the Health Minister Shri Hemanta Biswa Sarma. A joint meeting of Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police of both West Khasi Hills and Kamrup was also held at Langpih to discuss ways and means to restore normalcy in the area and to avoid such incident in future.

The State Government of Meghalaya has also taken up the matter with the Union Home Ministry to request for setting up of an Independent Enquiry to go into all aspects of the issue. Further, the Union Government was also requested to immediately post a neutral force in the area to restore the confidence of the people. In the meantime, joint patrolling by the Police force of both States would be made.

Separate meetings with Political parties and with different NGOs will be organized by State Government on 17th May 2010. The Government appeals to the public to maintain peace and harmony as the State will leave no stone unturned to tackle the unfortunate incident that had occurred.

Press Release No. 211/10

DC HOLDS MEETING WITH HEADMEN AND NGOS

Shillong, May 17, 2010: The Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District, Mr J Lyngdoh today informed that the District Administration wishes to place on record its sincere thanks and gratitude to the Headmen of different localities in Shillong and adjoining areas, NGOs and all community leaders and representatives, for their positive response and meaningful participation in the sector level meetings held in all police stations at Shillong on the 14th and 15th May 2010 in the wake of the firing incident by Assam Police at Langpih resulting in the unfortunate death and injury of local residents of the area. While expressing anguish over the unfortunate incidents, participants in these meetings resolved that they would spare no efforts to ensure that communal harmony is maintained at all costs within their jurisdiction in the larger interests of the people. Towards this end, the Malki Unit of the KSU has also risen to the occasion and decided to call off the ultimatum served earlier on Nepali residents of Malki as appeared in a section of the press.

While appreciating the maturity in approach by residents across the city, the District Administration appeals to all sections of the public to exercise maximum restraint in this time of trial. There could be attempts by vested interests to capitalize on the issue by floating misleading rumours and indulging in acts inimical to maintenance of communal harmony and law and order. These likely attempts will be dealt with a firm hand and persons responsible for disturbance of peace and tranquility will not be spared. Government has taken the matter seriously and is taking all possible steps to deal with the issue in a responsible manner. Members of the public are requested to cooperate with the administration in its sincere attempts to deal with any arising situation in the larger public interest.