Meghalaya State BJP waiting for central nod to new executive members
Staff Reporter
Shillong, Nov 9: BJP leader and cabinet minister AL Hek has informed that the list of the new state executive members is awaiting the approval of the central leadership.
“This morning I spoke to the newly elected president Rikman G Momin, who is on the way to Delhi with a list for the approval of the central leaders. After getting the approval, they will publish the names of the new state executive members of the party,” Hek told reporters.
On the party’s preparation for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Hek said that his name is among the three ticket aspirants for the Shillong parliamentary seat.
“However, I don’t know who the other two names are. So we will see who from the three names will be the best choice for contesting from Shillong parliamentary seat,” he said while adding “Among the three, whoever will be chosen, we will have to work hard and ensure win in this upcoming Lok Sabha election.”
On TMC leader and former chief minister Mukul Sangma joining the BJP, Hek however said the door of the BJP is not only open to TMC but also to all political parties.
“Mukul Sangma can join at any time he wants. I welcome him anytime but we have not discussed so how will I know if he is joining or not. But for us the door is open to anybody who wants to come to the BJP,” he said.
Hek also said that he has no idea on whether Mukul Sangma is in touch or not with the BJP central leadership.
Ampareen inspects AYUSH hospital construction
Staff Reporter
Shillong, Sept 11: Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh today conducted an inspection of the under-construction 50-bedded AYUSH hospital at Sohra.
The project was funded under the National AYUSH Mission by the Ministry of AYUSH at the cost of Rs 10.55 Cr.
The project was initiated in the year 2016-17 and now 90% of work is in progress after monsoon Civil works will be completed. Well within the stipulated project duration since 2019, despite delays due to COVID-19.
The 50-bed hospital is likely to be completed by the end of October 2023. The hospital will be a big boost to the Health sector in the state and will be a great boon for the Sohra region. Once operationalised the hospital will provide OPD, IPD, Antenatal care, etc.
The hospital has space for starting Operation theatre, Optometry, Labour room, Panchakarma, etc. Besides, the centre also has spacious accommodations for AYUSH physicians and class IV employees.
During the inspection, the health minister reviewed the operationalisation timeline for the centre with officials of the department.
She informed that the recruitment for AYUSH physicians will be taken up by the District AYUSH Society by the end of this month. The process for procurement of equipment is also in the offing.
The minister also expressed optimism to start health care services in the centre at the earliest.
Lyngdoh will shortly have a meeting with Dy CM I/c Roads Prestone Tyngsong for the re-development and construction of approximately 2km of roads leading to this facility.