http://megipr.gov.in/pr/default.asp Off the numerous responsibilities of Meghalaya IPR, one of the most important is the issuing of Press Releases on activities, achievements and initiatives taken by different Government Departments on a daily basis. en-gb dipr-meg@nic.in http://megipr.gov.in/images/map.jpg http://megipr.gov.in 100 64 Meghalaya IPR News http://megipr.gov.in/pr/pr.asp?dt=7/30/2010 Shillong, July 30, 2010: A mass tree planting programme in observation of Vanamahotsava was organized on July 28, 2010 by the Department of Forest and Environment, Social Forestry Division, West Garo Hills in collaboration with ADRA, IPTEC, Nokma Council, NSS of Tura Government College and the students of Asananggre Secondary School at Asanang. The Vanamahotsava is observed every year in Tura to conserve environment against degradation by deforestation and poaching, as initiated by P Munshi the then Union Minister for Agriculture in 1950. This civic action was enacted to safe guard against environment degradation and in the long run provide sustenance for the common people in the form of fodder for cattle, firewood etc. http://megipr.gov.in/pr/pr.asp?dt=7/30/2010 Shillong, July30, 2010: The Deputy Commissioner (Supply), West Garo Hills, has through a notification announced that the price of 14 kgs of domestic LPG cylinder has been increased to Rs. 365.70 per cylinder from the previous rate of Rs. 328.00. http://megipr.gov.in/pr/pr.asp?dt=7/30/2010 Shillong, July 30, 2010: The Deputy General Manager (EAST) Shillong Distribution, MeECL, Shillong has informed that the 33/11KV Nongthymmai will be put under shutdown for urgent maintenance work on August 3, 2010 with effect from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. http://megipr.gov.in/pr/pr.asp?dt=7/29/2010 Shillong, July 29, 2010: The Ministry of Culture, Government of India invites application for financial assistance for schemes under Samarthan focussing on specific themes like Buddhist -Tibetan Culture and Art, Cultural Heritage of the Himalayas and Tribal, Folk Art and Culture. http://megipr.gov.in/pr/pr.asp?dt=7/29/2010 Shillong, July 29, 2010: The Meghalaya AIDS Control Society in collaboration with the Shillong Bar Association will be organising a Advocacy and Sensitisation meeting on “Human Rights and Legal Issues surrounding HIV and AIDS” on July 31, 2010 at Don Bosco Youth Centre, Laitumkhrah, Shillong. The Governor of Meghalaya, Shri. R S Mooshahary will grace the inaugural function as the Chief Guest.