SHILLONG, June 18 -- The traditional heads of Hima Nongspung was summoned by the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) on the issue related to a No-objection certificate (NOC) issued by the Hima to the Assam government for the construction of a PMGSY road along the Assam-Meghalaya border.The decision by the KHADC was taken after the hearing was conducted by the Council's deputy chief executive member in-charge of Elaka department, Pyniaid Sing Syiem and executive member in-charge Land Titosstarwell Chyne here on Tuesday.

In spite of the Syiem of Hima Nongspung, Patrick Syiemiong and Secretary, Michael Warjri both being summoned, only the Syiem had appeared before the hearing, accompanied by the functionaries of the Hima which i...