Morning News Nuggets

1. Meghalaya: KJP Assembly requests Christian believers to join hands in prayer on May 12

The Khasi Jaintia Presbyterian Assembly has requested Christian believers from any denomination to join hands in prayer on Wednesday from 7 pm to 9 pm.

2. Meghalaya: KSU members inspect COVID-19 Screening Check Point in Umling

To rectify the false news circulated on social media, leaders of the Khasi Students’ Union (Ri-Bhoi District) inspected the COVID-19 Screening Check Point in Umling, Ri-Bhoi District.

3. Meghalaya: Procedural delays in Atmanirbhar loan cause jitters among power companies

Meghalaya Power Minister James Sangma said that the procedural delays in the Atmanirbhar loan has caused jitters among the power generating companies.

4. Meghalaya: MeECL withdraws load shedding across the state

The Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL) has officially withdrawn load-shedding and ensured 24-hour power supply to all parts of the state with immediate effect.

5. Funds allocated to GHADC not diverted: Meghalaya Finance Department 

The state Finance Department informed the funds allocated to the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) under the 15th Finance Commission grants have not been diverted.

6. Meghalaya Power Minister welcomes independent enquiry into allegations of corruption against MeECL

Meghalaya Power Minister James Sangma, welcomed the independent enquiry into the fresh charges of allegations of corruption against the Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL) and said that it will be a great opportunity to clean up the system.