Shillong lady Sangita Marak crowned Mrs. Vogue Star in Jaipur
Staff Reporter
Shillong, April 22: Despite being a mother of two and a busy working woman, Shillong lady Sangita Marak was crowned as Mrs Vogue Star 2023 in a beauty pageant which was held in Jaipur from 14 to 16 April.
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Speaking to media persons, Marak informed that she had cleared the audition online and later was groomed by Vogue in Jaipur to represent the state of Meghalaya and take part in the Mrs Vogue Star 2023.
Marak said that in the competition, there were no physical criteria as contestants are being judged based on public speaking and communication skills, confidence, ramp walk, and make-up among others.
The beauty pageant had two categories which include Ms and Mrs Vogue Star 2023 and she had competed for the Mrs Vogue Star 2023 where she was declared as the winner among 500 contestants.
“I am very happy to represent the state and to have won the Mrs Vogue Star 2023 and I will continue to compete in other beauty pageants in order to encourage other women to follow their dreams,” said Marak.
PHE trying to address water crisis in Meghalaya, says PHE Minister
Staff Reporter
Shillong, April 21: PHE Minister Marcuise N Marak has assured that the department is going all out to solve the problem of water crisis in the state.
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He told reporters today that the problem of shortage of water supply has arisen due to breakdowns and shutdowns of lines and said, “The department is trying to solve the issues at the earliest”.
Expressing concern over the drying up of water sources due to the impact of global warming, Marak said sincere efforts are being taken by the department to retain and protect the catchment areas.
“The government has also taken steps in water conservation through ADB funds. We are trying to construct check dams and reservoirs so that we hold the water table on the ground…,” he added.
If a report is available on the number of water sources which had dried up in the state, the minister however said, “I don’t have the figure with me right now but I can give you example in Garo Hills where there are projects which are already completed by the department but because of the drying up of the catchment areas at the intake point there is no water at all at this juncture. Therefore it is not possible from the government side to give the water where the catchment areas have dried up. I would appeal to the public to bear with the government for some time and once the monsoons resume all catchment areas will be redeemed.”
Asserting the importance of rainwater harvesting, Marak said, “It is my personal opinion we should take up rainwater harvesting individually if possible. If you are constructing a house and if you can go for rainwater harvesting that will be very beneficial for that particular person. I appeal to every individual whoever is constructing the houses to go for rainwater harvesting that will be very beneficial as it will also help the government and the environment as well.”
