Meghalaya Guv grants assent for Capt. Williamson Sangma University Act

Staff Reporter

Shillong, Oct 27: Meghalaya Governor Phagu Chauhan has recently granted his assent to the Captain Williamson Sangma State University (Amendment) Act, 2023.

Informing this, Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma said the Act has received the Governor’s assent with some recommendations and suggestions.

“Definitely the government will look into these recommendations and suggestions,” Sangma told reporters.

The minister also announced that the government will ensure the functioning of the Captain Williamson Sangma State University from the next academic session.

He informed that a search committee will be constituted for the appointment of the vice-chancellor, registrar and other staff. “The recruitment process will start at the earliest,” Sangma added.

The objective of the Act, which was passed by the State Assembly in March this year, is to have State Universities catering to both higher and technical education offering higher education in the fields of humanities, general sciences, engineering, physical sciences, life sciences, commerce, performing arts, professional courses, technology and related areas.

It will also provide scope for research, advancement and dissemination of knowledge therein.

NEI expresses concern over harassment of church leaders

The Church Leaders of North East India under the ages of United Christian Forum of NEI today expressed their deep shock and concern as two senior Church elders from Meghalaya belonging to the Presbyterian Church of India were allegedly manhandled and falsely accused of initiating conversion when they visited Bihar at the invitation of the local Church there for post-Easter celebrations among the faithful.

The latest information issued by the SP East Khasi Hills District through a press release states that they are safe and will be given police protection as they head back home, UCFNEI spokesperson Allen Brooks said in a statement.

In another development, the Church Leaders expressed their deep pain and sorrow at the demolition of 3 Churches in East Manipur District immediately after Easter following the vacation of the operation of the interim status quo order earlier issued by the Honorable High Court of Manipur.

Under these circumstances, UNCFNEI appealed to all its faithful to continue to pray for peace and harmony while standing united, Brooks said.