Department of Information and Public Relations

Press Release No. 286/16

WORKSHOP HELD

A State level Workshop under the theme: “Transboundary, Exotic and Emerging Diseases – A Strategic Insight and Deliberation” was held at the State Convention Centre, Shillong on 14th June, 2016. The programme was organised by the Office of the Assistant Director (Disease Investigation & Disease Surveillance Wing) Meghalaya, Shillong. Commissioner & Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, AH & Veterinary Department, Smti M.H.K. Marak graced the inaugural session as Chief Guest. In her brief address as Chief Guest, Smti M.H.K. Marak dwelt at length about the diseases that are zoonotic and contagious in nature, which are also the common cause of death for the cattle and livestock. She also informed that there is a need to come up with a strategic way to curb such diseases and stressed on the need for organising awareness programmes so that cattle losses as a result of these diseases can be made minimal. The inaugural session was followed by a technical session wherein topics, namely, “Emerging infections: A threat to Human and Animal Health”, Emerging bacterial zoonoses in India with special reference to Meghalaya”, Parasitic infections in Animals of North Eastern Region” and “Animals Disease Reports” were discussed. Others present during the inaugural session include Dr. (Mrs) W. Papang, Director, AH & Veterinary Department, Dr. Arnab Sen, Head Animal Health Division, ICAR, Umiam, Dr (Ms) P. Passah, Assistant Director (DI) and Dr. K.B. Sahkhar, Assistant Director (Livestock Census) among others.

Press Release No. 288/16

APPLICATION INVITED

The Deputy Commissioner (Supply), East Khasi Hills District invites application from interested/bonafied persons/Co-operative Societies/NGOs/SHG/ Government for appointment of Government Nominees/Agents in PDS for the year 2016 in Sohiong Centre and Mawngap Centre. Application Form duly filled in should reach the office of the Deputy Commissioner (Supply) latest by 24th June, 2016 during office hours. Detailed information can be obtained from the office of the Deputy Commissioner (Supply) East Khasi Hills, Shillong.

Press Release No. 290/16

AWARENESS PROGRAMME ON SOCIAL NETWORKING AND CYBER CRIME

The Office of the State Child Protection Society, Integrated Child Protection Scheme, Social Welfare Department, Government of Meghalaya will organize an awareness programme on Social Networking and Cyber Crime for Higher Secondary Schools and Colleges on 17th June, 2016 at U Soso Tham Auditorium, Shillong from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Press Release No. 292/16

REVISED MINIMUM WAGE

The Deputy Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Labour Department has informed that the minimum daily wage for labourers and workers employed under the 28 Schedule of Employments in the State has been revised w.e.f. 1st April, 2016. The revised wage for unskilled workers was hiked from Rs.173 per day to Rs 181 for semi-skilled workers Rs 184 to Rs.192. For skilled workers the rate was hiked from Rs 194 to Rs 203 and for highly-skilled workers Rs 215 to Rs.225.