Rain lashes Meghalaya, govt reviews preparedness

Shillong: Since Friday, Shillong and other parts of the state have been hit by heavy and intermittent showers, leading to waterlogging from certain low lying areas in the capital. The mercury too has dipped, rendering a winter touch to the weather.At a meeting, chaired by commissioner and secretary in-charge of revenue and disaster management, Sanjay Goyal, the state government on Friday reviewed the preparedness for the upcoming monsoon season.“The normal date for monsoon is in the first week of June. We are well prepared in terms of the upcoming season,” Goyal told reporters after chairing a state level coordination committee meeting.The meeting was attended by officials from different departments, including health, PWD, PHE, SDRF, civil defence, IMD, education, besides deputy commissioners who are in-charge of relief operations in their respective districts.Goyal said around Rs 20 crore has been given to the deputy commissioners to handle any kind of eventuality.

Static surveillance team in-charges given magisterial powers: Mohali DC

Mohali surveillance teams, led by Aashika Jain, monitor election expenses rigorously. They focus on excess cash, bribable items, and prompt reporting to relevant authorities. Central armed police support the monitoring efforts, ensuring compliance with regulations.

Over 99.65 percent wheat procured, Rs 1658 crores paid to farmers: Ludhiana Deputy Commissioner

Deputy Commissioner Sawhney oversaw successful wheat procurement operations, ensuring no issues for farmers. Elaborate arrangements made with 8.13 lakh metric tons expected during Rabi season. Robust mechanism in place for swift procurement and lifting.

Naresh Goyal gets 2-month interim bail

Bombay HC granted Naresh Goyal, 75, two-month bail in a money laundering case on health grounds, highlighting the qualitative difference between treatment as an under trial prisoner and a citizen under no restraint.

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