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Shillong, Jul 8:Meghalaya has moved out of the lowest category in the Centres Performance Grading Index (PGI) for school education for the first time since the ranking system was introduced, with the state jumping from Akanshi-3 to Akanshi-1 in the latest assessment. The 2025-26 PGI 2.0 report by the Union Education Ministry, shows Meghalayas overall [] The post Meghalaya shows improvement in PGI ranking, climbs two grades first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Jul 8:Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma reiterated the governments firm stance against uranium mining in Meghalaya, stating that the state government has consistently opposed this proposal. Despite the issue resurfacing periodically, Sangma said that the government will continue to align its actions with the will of the people. Ive been very clear that we [] The post We dont bulldoze: Conrad on uranium mining first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Jul 8:The Meghalaya government is working towards establishing scientific landfills in all district headquarters to enhance waste management infrastructure across the state. Deputy Chief Minister in-charge of urban affairs, Sniawbhalang Dhar said significant progress has already been made, particularly in Nongpoh, with efforts underway in other towns as well. Dhar said instructions have been [] The post Meghalaya to establish scientific landfills in every district first appeared on Hig

Shillong, Jul 8:The state cabinet on Wednesday approved the allotment of 50 acres of land at Mawkhanu for the establishment of St. Xaviers University. According to Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, the university authorities had sought 100 acres from the state government. After deliberations, the cabinet decided to allot land at a concessional rate of [] The post Cabinet approves proposals for strengthening education, agri, tourism & IT first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Jul 8:The Hyniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) has raised alarm regarding unchecked illegal occupations in Lum Survey, located in the heart of the city, stating that the area is a growing threat to public safety and the youth. HYC president Roy Kupar Synrem described Lum Survey as a rapidly deteriorating locality that is turning into [] The post Illegal settlers in Lum Survey a threat to public safety first appeared on Highland Post .

ByGregory Shullai Here in our land of the happy, what different matters we have to cope with, Sohra is witnessing a raging rush of tourists flocking to the waterfalls where tourists love to go out on short walking tours because the weather in the Khasi Hills is so glorious and there is no difficulty in [] The post If the Leader of the SPCB is Dishonourable the Rest Work in Vain first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Jul 8:The Voice of the People Party (VPP) has objected to the invitation extended to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as the chief guest for the Behdeikhlam festival. VPP spokesperson Aw Rani expressed disappointment, stating,The VPP would have been more grateful to the organizers should they have avoided inviting Mr. Himanta Biswa as [] The post VPP objects to Assam CMs invitation at Behdeikhlam festival first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Jul 8:The Joint Coordination Committee (JAC) of the FKJGP Upper Shillong Circle and KSU Upper Shillong Circle have demanded the immediate cancellation of the land allotment and lease agreement for a proposed petrol pump located at Hynniew Mer, Upper Shillong. According to them, the land in question should be utilised for public welfare rather [] The post Local groups demand cancellation of petrol pump land allotment first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Jul 8:The Hill State Peoples Democratic Party (HSPDP) youth wing has appealed to Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma to expand the Meghalaya Grassroots Music Project (MGMP) to West Khasi Hills, where financial resources and platforms for showcasing talent are scarce. In a letter to Sangma, the youth wing highlighted the efforts made by individual [] The post Plea to expand music project in West Khasi Hills first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Jul 8:A dead body of an unidentified homeless man was found at the old Sales Tax building in Byrnihat, police said today. Ri Bhoi police in a statement said the man was found dead on July 5. Enquiry revealed that the deceased was a homeless person who was mentally unstable and was often seen [] The post Homeless man found dead first appeared on Highland Post .