Work ongoing for Meghalaya’s Umroi Airport expansion, informs CM Conrad Sangma
Staff Reporter
Shillong, March 23: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma today informed the Assembly that the government is working with the Airport Authority of India and other agencies to expand the existing runway of the Umroi Airport to allow for the landing of larger aircraft.
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“This will enable direct connectivity to the cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai, with a huge positive impact on tourism,” Sangma said in his budget speech.
The Umroi airport was operationalized in 2018 and it currently has direct flights to 9 cities including Kolkata and Delhi.
Rs 15.5 crore has been allocated for improving air connectivity in the state.
According to the Chief Minister, improved air connectivity is one of the big triggers for economic growth for Meghalaya.
During an interaction with media persons, Sangma said that the government is not planning to go for a new Greenfield.
Further, the chief minister announced that the Baljek airport will be made operational soon with direct flight connectivity between Shillong and Tura. Heliports will also be built at Shillong and Tura to further enhance air connectivity, he added.
Footballer and former MLA Eugeneson Lyngdoh inaugurates NIFT event
Shillong, Mar 17: Former MLA of Mawphlang and Footballer Mr. Eugeneson Lyngdoh, inaugurated Spectrum 2023 organized by the National Institute of Fashion Technology, the pioneering institute in Fashion Education of North East India under the Ministry of Textiles, Nift Shillong on the 17th of March 2023.
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At the function he encouraged everyone gathered to be true to their passion as he was to football. He encouraged the students to keep the flame in their hearts burning as he stood the tests of time with an undying inspiration and look at “the way forward”. Being adjudged as the Indian Player of the Year 2015 by the All India Federation is beyond his wildest dreams. He attributed his success to the inspirations he drew from the people he befriended along the way. Looking back at his life he thanked those who inspired him and asked everyone “How many of you feel you are an inspiration to others?” He added “inspire one another to achieve your dreams and believe in yourself” and declared “SPECTRUM 2023” open.
In his speech, Shankar K Jha the campus Director encouraged active participation and healthy competition as Spectrum 2023 is “an exchange of creative ideas and sporting activities”. With a theme, “Komorebi” (Dancing of lights and shadows) Spectrum witnessed participation from various academic institutions of Shillong to showcase their aptitudes. He encouraged everyone to enjoy the two-day celebration that has lined up an array of events like an abstract art installation, creative writing, COD Mobile, Pictionary, T-shirt painting, slam Poetry, face Painting, singing, battle of the Bands, dancing, table tennis, carom, chess, debate, quick style, antakshari, tug of war, photography, mono acting, Mr & Ms Spectrum. Maj Gen Mr Gagandeep ADG NCC NER Shillong has consented to grace the occasion as chief guest on the valedictory ceremony on the 18th of March 2023. The two-day program will conclude with the NIFT Fashion show