Highland Post

New Delhi, Sep 1: The Supreme Court on Tuesday quashed all FIRs registered against students who participated in the Cockroach Janta Party-led protests across the country between July 20 and 25, prompting the group to call off its September 5 march in the national capital. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant [] The post SC quashes all FIRs against CJP protesters; Sept 5 march called off first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 30: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India report for Meghalaya in the year 2024-25 has noted that Rs 815.14 crore was spent by the state government without budget provision or reappropriation, i.e. without authority of the law. No money shall be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of the state except under [] The post CAG notes Rs 815 cr spent without authority of law first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 30: Meghalayas four power utilities have nearly halved their operating losses in a year and achieved 100 percent collection efficiency. Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India data shows combined loss came down to Rs 209 crore in 2022-23 from Rs 387 crore in 2021-22. Return on capital employed improved to minus 5.8 [] The post Power utilities halve operating losses first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 30:Four armed men who were allegedly planning to abduct officials of the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corp Ltd (NHIDCL) for ransom were killed in an exchange of fire with police at Songsak in East Garo Hills early on Sunday. According to a press release issued by Superintendent of Police of East Garo [] The post 4 armed men gunned down by cops in EGH first appeared on Highland Post .

Kathmandu, Aug 30: The death toll from flash floods in Nepal rose to 788 on Saturday, with bodies continuing to be recovered, as authorities warned of increased water levels in the Bhotekoshi River and urged residents and rescue personnel in flood-hit districts to remain alert. More than 2,500 people still remain missing, while nearly 9,500 [] The post Nepal toll reaches 788 fears of more floods grow; over 2,500 still missing first appeared on Highland Post .

Guwahati, Aug 30: At least eight people from Assam have been rescued in Nepal, which was struck by a devastating flash flood on August 26, and are being brought back to the state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said nine more people from Assam are still missing [] The post 8 from Assam rescued in Nepal after flash flood: Himanta first appeared on Highland Post .

Ranchi, Aug 30: The Congress on Sunday alleged that the BJP and RSS were conspiring to weaken tribal representation by seeking to reduce seats reserved for them in legislatures through delimitation, and vowed to oppose any such exercise based on the 2007-08 delimitation report. Addressing the Adivasi Ekta Mahajutan Rally at Ranchis Morabadi Ground, state [] The post BJP, RSS trying to reduce tribal seats through delimitation: Congress first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 30: He was once an important figure in the Jaintia Hills unit of the Voice of the People Party (VPP), but today Snarbor Laloo is warning the public that his former party is out to mislead them. Speaking at a campaign event for the National Peoples Party (NPP) candidate DR Lyngdoh Nonglait, who [] The post VPP trying to brainwash voters: ex-member Snarbor Laloo first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 30: Five people travelling in a car were injured after their vehicle slammed into the boundary wall of Eldorado Guesthouse in the city on Saturday night. The incident near the Dhankheti roundabout resulted in the car catching fire. Passersby tried to douse the flames prior to the Fire and Emergency Service arriving at [] The post 5 injured after car slams into wall at Dhankheti first appeared on Highland Post .

By Dr Chabungbam Victoria Devi When natural and organic farming discussions were still evolving in Manipur and the rest of the North East India, it is believed that our Traditional Manipuri Yum Ingkhol were already the strongest foundation. A natural farm is a complex, self-regulating, designed ecosystem which contains a large variety of interdependent plants, [] The post Insights of Natural Farming in our Day to Day Life first appeared on Highland Post .

Raphael Warjri The legend of the mammon-serpent, Thlen, unfolds amidst the serene plains of Khasi land, where he was but the youngest of nine siblings. Yet, Thlens youth belied his mischief, and one fateful day, his actions took a grave turn when he took the life of another. The grieving parents sought justice from the [] The post A Commentary on Khasi Folklore- 32 first appeared on Highland Post .

Editor, The sharp rise in sugar prices, with rates reaching around Rs 70-80 per kg in Mumbai and other parts of the country is a matter of serious concern. With the festive season approaching, the increase is likely to push up the prices of sweets and other sugar-based products, placing an additional burden on household [] The post Control sugar prices first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 29:In a move that could redraw Meghalayas coalition math, nine of 12 UDP MLAs are set to join BJP after the second round of talks on August 30, a senior UDP leader claimed on condition of anonymity. Those likely to stay back are party president Metbah Lyngdoh, Nujorki Sungoh and Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar. [] The post Nine UDP MLAs set to join BJP, claims party insider first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 29: TheComptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has flagged major lapses in the Transport Department such as licences issued without tests, government vehicles running with registration certificates expired for 15 years, and stolen vehicles still shown as active on the VAHAN portal. According to the Performance Audit 2019-24, it was found that [] The post CAG: No test, no papers, no problem How Meghalaya Transport runs first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 29: The Comptroller and Auditor General has flagged serious lapses in Meghalayas budget management for 2024-25, citing weak forecasting, last-minute decisions and misuse of Contingency Fund. In its State Finances Audit Report, the CAG said advances were drawn from Contingency Fund to spend across 56 schemes. Total expenditure was Rs 2,434.89 crore, of [] The post Audit flags serious lapses in Meghalaya budget management first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 29:The Voice of the Party (VPP) President Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit said it was a loss that Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) could not be discussed in the Autumn Session of Meghalaya Assembly. I brought a discussion through a resolution so that the House could pass a resolution to show that we as a [] The post Ardent laments no discussion on FCRA in Assembly first appeared on Highland Post .

By Prof. M. Sumarjit Singh The main purpose of soybean, maize and pea seeds for small scale farmers in Manipur is to ensure household supplies and seed for planting, since agricultural production is seasonal while the demands for agricultural commodities are more evenly spread the year, proper storage of food grains is necessary to prevent [] The post Use of Rice Husk Ash in Controlling Pests first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 28:Leader of the Opposition Dr Mukul Sangma has questioned the Meghalaya governments decision not to bring a government resolution on the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026 during the recently concluded Autumn session of the Assembly. Speaking to reporters on the final day of the session, Sangma said the FCRA issue was [] The post Mukul questions Govt lack of movement on FCRA resolution first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 28:Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla on Thursday assured the Assembly that the department will conduct a study into rising Caesarean deliveries in Meghalaya. The assurance came after a 50-minute discussion on institutional deliveries raised by Leader of Opposition Dr Mukul Sangma. Most of the mothers are required to undergo normal deliveries are becoming less. [] The post Govt to study rising C-section trend: Health Minister first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 28:As militancy in Meghalaya has been all but defeated, the size of the specialised SF-10 police unit has been reduced by 50 per cent. From 1,794 personnel, the elite SF-10 now has a sanctioned strength of 901, though the state government maintains that the downsizing has not affected its operational role or training. [] The post With insurgency levels down, SF-10 force slashed by 50 pc first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 28:Meghalaya recorded more than 5,400 VIP and VVIP visits and movements within the state, many involving visitors from Delhi from the end of the previous financial year up to this month. Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong told the Assembly today that the list includes visits by the President and Vice-President, Prime Minister, Union [] The post Meghalaya bears cost of 5,400-plus VIP trips to State first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 28:A ceremony in connection with the Presidents Police Gallantry Award will cost an estimated Rs 3 crore, with questions over this expenditure raised in the Assembly today. Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, who holds the Home portfolio, faced questions from opposition member Brightstarwell Marbaniang regarding the expense. Tynsong said the selection of the [] The post Police Gallantry Award event to cost taxpayers Rs 3 cr first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, 28: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Friday said revenue generated by the Excise Department helps save lives and educate children, as he inaugurated its new Rs 14.55 crore office building at Lower Lachaumiere. Sangma said the department, which operated from temporary structures for over 50 years, has seen revenue grow from Rs 180 [] The post Excise revenue helps save lives, educate children: CM first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 28:Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla on Friday defended supplementary demand of Rs 2.37 crore for food safety, saying funds needed for salaries of new Food Safety Officers and lab staff. The Rs 2,37,15,000 includes Rs 1.98 crore for officers and Rs 39.15 lakh for contractual staff at State Food Testing Laboratory, Pasteur Hills. Enforcement [] The post Rs 2.37 cr needed for food safety officers, lab staff: Minister first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 28: The Soil & Water Conservation Department on Friday launched Meghalaya Mandi, an integrated digital marketplace for cash crops covering 13 major crops across all 12 districts. The app, coded by Commissioner & Secretary Dr Joram Beda himself, connects farmers, aggregators, buyers and transporters to improve price transparency and cut middlemen. The platform [] The post Meghalaya Mandi app launched to link farmers to buyers across 12 districts first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 28: Shillong College adopted Mawkasiang village under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan on National Library Day 2026, by signing an MoU with village leadership for education and community development. The college central library donated books to Mawkasiang community library, handed over to Rangbah Shnong Tishalding Kharkongor. Librarian Dr Betbhalin Lyngdoh stressed Ranganathans Five Laws of [] The post Shillong College adopts Mawkasiang village, donates books on National Library Day first appe

Shillong, Aug 28:The ICAR-KVK Ri Bhoi trained 71 farmers at Niangbari Them on managing bud rot in arecanut with Bordeaux mixture. The training programme held on Friday under the District Level Special Task Force (DLSTF) and ATMA Ri Bhoi, sensitised growers on causes, early detection, sanitation and plant-protection to curb losses. Experts demonstrated preparation and [] The post KVK trains farmers on bud rot control in Ri Bhoi first appeared on Highland Post .

Jowai, Aug 28:A district level Science seminar on Indian Energy Basket 2047: Prospect & Challenges was held today at the District Library Auditorium, Mynthong. Organised by the District School EducationOfficer, West Jaintia Hills, 10 schools participated in the programme, aimed to inculcate scientific enquiry among students. DSEO Wa-i-sa Sumer extended wishes and highlighted the vision [] The post District science seminar held in Jowai first appeared on Highland Post .

Nongpoh, Aug 28: A five-year-old boy drowned in Ri Bhoi while three of a family were injured in a landslide on the Assam-Meghalaya border amid heavy rain on Friday. The boy, Mewanshwa Mawblei, was swept away by strong currents at Nonkchigittim village in Killing area while playing near water. Following overnight showers, water level rose [] The post 5-year-old drowns in Ri Bhoi; 3 hurt in landslide first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 28: Meghalayas rising karateka Gideon Tympuin has been selected to represent India at the 24th Asian Karate Federation Cadet, Junior and U-21 Karate Championships 2026, which will be held in Amman, Jordan, next month. The announcement was made by the All Meghalaya Karate-Do Association (AMKA) today. Gideon will participate in the U-21 mens [] The post Gideon Tympuin to represent India at Asian Championships in Jordan first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 28: Meghalaya Police foiled sale of stolen bikes at Weiloi under East Khasi Hills and nabbed three thieves from Tamulpur, Assam. Acting on tip-off police laid an ambush and caught the trio while one accomplice fled into the jungle, Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem said. Three bikes were recovered two Yamaha R15 [] The post Meghalaya police nab 3 Assam bike thieves in Weiloi first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 28: Due to a heavy thunderstorm and in the interest of player safety, todays Shillong Premier League 2026 match between Laitkor and Langsning was cancelled. The game will instead be held at 1pm on 2 September, Match Commissioner Freddy Kharpran informed. The next scheduled match will take place on Monday, 31 August, between [] The post SPL 2026: Todays match called off due to thunderstorm first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 24:Meghalayas Food Safety Department has carried out 3,726 inspections over the last three years in order to ensure that food sold to the public is safe to consume. The subject came up for discussion in the Assembly today, with opposition MLA Rupa Marak of Dadenggre requesting further information on why the sale of [] The post 3726 food safety inspections carried out in past 3 years first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 27:Gambegre MLA Mehtab Chandee A Sangma, participating in the short duration discussion on the current state of education in Meghalaya, welcomed the improvement in examination results and reduction in school dropout rates while calling for greater focus on learning outcomes, equitable distribution of higher secondary schools and skill-based education in rural areas. While [] The post Look beyond pass percentages: Mehtab Chandee on education first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 27:UDP leader and West Shillong MLA Paul Lyngdoh on Thursday called for an immediate education reforms commission, saying Meghalayas education system has expanded faster than its quality. Participating in a short duration discussion in the Assembly, Lyngdoh said the state needs to revive the passion and spark that once made Shillong the education [] The post State needs immediate education reforms commission: Paul first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 27:Nongkrem MLA Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit today raised concerns over the Meghalaya Private Colleges Promotion and Regulation Act 2025 and its impact on institutes of higher learning in the state. Participating in the short duration discussion on the current state of education in Meghalaya, Basaiawmoit urged the government to keep the act in abeyance, [] The post Ardent bats for private colleges against Govt overregulation first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 27:Lawyers took to the streets here today in one of the largest protests by the states legal fraternity to demand the removal of Advocate General Amit Kumar. The protest march was jointly organised by the High Court of Meghalaya Bar Association and the Shillong Bar Association and had support from bar associations across [] The post Lawyers hit the streets to up pressure for Advocate Generals removal first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 27:Schools receive midday meal scheme allocations only for Classes 6 to 8 but stretch these to cover all students. State Food Commission Chairman Donald P Wahlang learned about this during an extensive inspection of fair price shops, Anganwadi centres and schools in Dadenggre subdivision to check delivery of food schemes. Wahlang led the [] The post Schools forced to stretch limited midday meal allocations first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 27:The Meghalaya government has intensified monitoring of fertiliser sales across the state amid concerns over alleged black marketing, hoarding and exploitation of farmers, with Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Timothy D Shira informing the Assembly that strict measures are in place to ensure fertilisers are sold at government-notified rates. Responding to questions raised [] The post Govt keeping eye on fertiliser black marketing first appeared on Highland Post .

By Shobha Shukla TB continues to be the most common opportunistic infection as well as the biggest cause of deaths of people living with HIV despite decades of progress in diagnosis, treatment and prevention. TB is preventable and curable but it was not so for over 150,000 people living with HIV who died of TB [] The post Connecting care: Community-based model transforming TB and HIV services first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 27:Opposition Leader Dr Mukul Sangma on Thursday questioned the withdrawal of recruitment notification for Captain Williamson Sangma State University. Taking part in a short duration discussion on education, Sangma said the university had on June 27 invited applications for professor, associate professor and assistant professor posts, but withdrew it on July 23 over [] The post Mukul questions withdrawal of teaching posts notification at State University first appeared on Highland

Shillong, Aug 27:Tura Medical College has just 40 faculty out of a mandated strength of 97, putting its first MBBS session still quite some distance away, the Meghalaya Assembly was informed today. Health and Family Welfare Minister Wailadmiki Shylla today said that the government is working to operationalise Tura Medical College and Hospital at the [] The post Tura Medical College faculty strength less than half of requirement first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 27: Landowners and farmers of Shnongrim affected by the proposed Shree Cement project at Lum Syrman have welcomed the governments independent fact-finding committee to examine the July 31 public hearing. In a statement, they thanked the Khasi Students Union (KSU) for raising their concerns and taking up their grievances to the government. We [] The post Shnongrim landowners welcome probe into Shree Cement hearing first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 27: A special cell has been set up at Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, for students from North-Eastern states. District Legal Services Authority, East Jaintia Hills, said the cell will provide legal assistance, guidance and institutional support to NE students. The initiative by Uttarakhand State Legal Services Authority was discussed at its 24th annual general [] The post Special cell set up for NE students at Dehradun univ first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 27: Meghalaya has been conferred the runner-up award in Small State Category for overall implementation of PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme. The award was presented at the two-day PMFME Conclave held in New Delhi on Aug 24-25. Meghalaya State Rural Livelihoods Society (MSRLS) COO Ronald Kynta and State Mission [] The post Meghalaya wins runner-up award for PMFME implementation first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 27: A man has been sentenced to five years rigorous imprisonment for stabbing a person at Sohra in 2023. Stephan Khongtim was convicted by Additional DC (Judicial) Benzee Laitmon on July 29, said SP Vivek Syiem. An FIR was lodged at Sohra PS on March 21, 2023, that Khongtim had stabbed the complainant [] The post Man gets 5 years jail for Sohra stabbing first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 27: After almost two years unbeaten, Nongskeh were pipped 1-0 by Shillong Lajong in their Shillong Premier League 2026 match at the SSA Stadium here this evening. Nongkseh have not lost in any Shillong Sports Association competition since November 2024 but the end came today with a 55th minute penalty by Lajongs Lalmuansanga. [] The post SPL 2026: Lajong end Nongksehs unbeaten streak with Lalmuansanga penalty first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 27: The Achik Society for Ownership of Native Grounds (ASONG) has urged the government to expedite the declaration of the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) of Balpakram National Park. In a letter to the Chief Wildlife Warden on Thursday, the group said the delay is causing hardship in South Garo Hills. People are unable to [] The post ASONG seeks early ESZ tag for Balpakram first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 27: A worker was allegedly abducted by suspected Bangladeshi nationals at Wahkoh under Umkiang PPP, East Jaintia Hills police said today. The worker, Kornal Ahmed was found on the roadside with injuries, including a deep wound on his right wrist. He was shifted to Umkiang PHC. Police said enquiry revealed that Ahmed had [] The post EJH: Worker allegedly abducted, found injured first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 27: A three-day training on processing and preparation of value-added fishery products concluded at the KVK East Garo Hills, Megagre on Thursday. Organised by KVK East Garo Hills with NFDB-NERC, Guwahati, it aimed at livelihood and entrepreneurship promotion. Participants received practical training on fish pickle, fish finger and fish momofish cutlet, fish ball [] The post Training held on fish value-added products first appeared on Highland Post .