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Shillong, Jul 12: Senior officers in the Assam Rifles attended a jointly-organised conference in Guwahati last month that peddled right-wing talking points by the RSS. Jagdamba Mall, who has long been associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), made communal statements at the gathering at which sat none other than the Assam Rifles Director General, [] The post Assam Rifles shares stage with RSS at Guwahati event first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Jul 12: The Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board (MSPCB) has upheld a complaint filed by the Hyniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organisation (HITO) against RNB CEMENT (P) Ltd at Umiam Industrial Estate, Ri-Bhoi, and issued a formal direction citing violations related to air pollution and fugitive emissions. In an order dated July 8, issued under Section [] The post MSPCB upholds HITO complaint against cement firm first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Jul 12: Mahendraganj MLA Sanjay A Sangma visited Balupara village in South West Garo Hills, which has been severely affected by landslides triggered by incessant monsoon rains. The MLA met with the affected families, assessed the extent of the damage and assured them of all possible support. He also extended financial assistance to the [] The post Landslide victims receive aid first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Jul 12: The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), in collaboration with the Meghalaya government, is organising a two-day national conference on the theme NextGen Administrative & e-Gov Reforms on July 1314 here. Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma will address the inaugural session. The [] The post Conference on next gen admin & e-gov reforms begins today first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Jul 12: The Meghalaya Pradesh Mahila Congress has strongly condemned the alleged acts committed by a youth against young college girls. If the allegations are true, such acts represent a grave violation of the dignity, safety and rights of women and deserve the strongest condemnation, MPHC president Joplyn Scott Shylla said in a release [] The post Meghalaya Mahila Congress condemns alleged sexual assaults first appeared on Highland Post .

Editor, I am writing to you today to share a critical public appeal and formal petitions that I have officially submitted to the Honorable Prime Minister of India, the Union Home Minister, and the leadership of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC). This appeal is not on behalf of any single organization, but rather [] The post Grassroots Appeal from Garo Hills to Withdraw FCRA Amendment first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Jul 12: Hima Nongkhlaw will mark the grand finale of its year-long 500th anniversary celebrations on July 17, coinciding with the annual observance of the death anniversary of legendary freedom fighter U Tirot Sing Syiem. The announcement was made yesterday by Syiem of Nongkhlaw, PM Syiemlieh, along with members of the Hima and the [] The post Hima Nongkhlaw to mark end to 500th anniversary celebrations first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Jul 12: East Jaintia Hills MLAs Santa Mary Shylla (Sutnga-Saipung) and Kyrmen Shylla (Khliehriat) briefed members of the Jaitia Coal Miner and Dealer Association (JCMDA) along with residents from across Jaitia Hills at a meeting held recently. Addressing the gathering, Santa Mary Shylla said the recent meeting between the Union Minister for Mining in [] The post MLAs brief coal miners on Centre-State talks first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Jul 12: In a major milestone for rural healthcare in Meghalaya, Sohiong Community Health Centre performed its first-ever cesarean section, a move officials say will strengthen access to emergency obstetric care closer to communities in East Khasi Hills. A healthy baby girl weighing 2.3kg was safely delivered through the procedure, bringing relief to the [] The post Sohiong CHC performs first c-section first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Jul 11: Football fans from Shillong have captured the attention of millions when FIFA showcased their display of enthusiasm and passion for the game during the high-stakes round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt. More than 3,000 football fans had gathered at the Chief Ministers Football Fan-Park at Polo, adorned in vibrant jerseys [] The post FIFA takes Shillong football fans on global stage first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Jul 11: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has provisionally attached assets worth about Rs 5.54 crore in connection with an alleged multi-crore money laundering case involving the Jeevan Suraksha Group of Companies and its directors. The attachment has been made under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, as part [] The post ED freezes Rs 5.54 cr in alleged money laundering case across NE first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Jul 10: The Meghalaya government has said the proposed facility at Umling is primarily intended to function as a tourist registration centre, dismissing concerns that it is merely a food court project. Tourism Minister Timothy D Shira said the government plans to establish a facilitation-cum-tourist registration centre at Umling, with similar facilities proposed in [] The post Umling: Its not a food court but a Tourist Registration Centre, says Shira first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Jul 10: Even as only one victim has so far lodged a formal complaint, the East Khasi Hills police have appealed to anyone else who may have faced similar alleged crimes by the same accused to come forward and file an FIR. As of right now, none of the other alleged victims have come [] The post Police urge victims of sexploitation suspect to come forward first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Jul 10: The Meghalaya government is set to strengthen measures to curb cattle smuggling along the India-Bangladesh border, with plans to set up district-level task forces, establish checkpoints in vulnerable areas and make changes to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the maintenance of seized cattle. The decisions were discussed during a meeting on [] The post Meghalaya to step up counter-smuggling efforts first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Jul 10: The Meghalaya Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department has informed the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) that it cannot levy tolls on vehicles transporting livestock, days after the council issued a work order authorising such collections at 19th Mile, Byrnihat, in Ri-Bhoi district. The communication was sent through the District Council Affairs [] The post KHADC cannot levy tolls on livestock first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Jul 10: Hawkers under the umbrella of the Meghalaya and Greater Shillong Progressive Hawkers and Street Vendors Association (MGSPHSVA) staged a protest today in front of the Shillong Municipal Board (SMB) office, demanding the constitution of a full-fledged Town Vending Committee (TVC). Speaking to the media, Shane Thabah, who is a member of the [] The post Hawkers protest continuing delay in forming TVC first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Jul 10: The Deputy Commissioner-cum-Chairperson of the District Highway Safety Task Force of East Khasi Hills has passed an order mandating that all commercial structures set up along the right of way on the National Highway section between 3rd Mile and 7th Mile in Upper Shillong be taken down by July 15. The order [] The post Commercial structures must be removed by Jul 15 along Upper Shillong highway first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Jul 10: The Jaintia Students Movement (JSM) has welcomed the demand made by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma to the central government for delegation of coal mining powers to the state. The JSM, in a statement today, said that this is the most viable path to bring back regulated coal mining in Jaintia Hills. [] The post JSM supports shift of coal powers to State but wants JHADC inputs first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Jul 10: The fourth edition of the Meghalaya Pineapple Festival commenced at Dilli Haat, New Delhi, today, showcasing Meghalayas world-renowned pineapples and promoting the states agricultural products to national and international markets. The festival was inaugurated by Union Minister of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya Scindia, in the presence of Meghalaya Chief [] The post 4th Meghalaya Pineapple Festival arrives in New Delhi first appeared on Highland Post