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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 Khasi Students Union (KSU) on Wednesday officially flagged the reported activities surrounding land acquisitions in uranium-rich Domiasiat and the surrounding areas of South West Khasi Hills. According to the union, some ex-legislators and wealthy people are trying to buy landin those areas. They believe that this move is connected to potential future [] The post KSU urges district council to prevent land acquisition in uranium-rich Domiasiat first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Jul 8: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday stated that a meeting to discuss the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 with Union Home Minister Amit Shah was productive. Sangma recently led a delegation comprising representatives of the Presbyterian Church of India, the North East India Christian Council, the Archdiocese of Shillong and [] The post FCRA Bill: Meeting with Amit Shah productive, says CM 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:The National Law University of Meghalaya marked its third foundation day on Wednesday attended by Meghalaya High Court Chief Justice Revati Mohite Dere. The festivities started with the inauguration of the universitys new moot court room followed by a ceremonial tree plantation to commemorate the occasion. In her special address, the Chief Justice [] The post National Law University celebrates foundation day 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 .

Shillong, Jul 7:The Jaitia Coal Owners, Miners, Suppliers and Workers Association (JCOMSWA) has warned of a strong agitation if the government fails to lift the ban on coal mining and allow small and poor miners to resume work. JCOMSWA leader Overcome Dkhar said the association has not remained silent since its president staged a hunger [] The post After failed talks with Govt, coal lobby plans next action first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Jul 7:The vast majority of trainees undertaking on-the-job training in Pune are satisfied with the arrangements, the Meghalaya State Skill Development Society (MSSDS) said today while pouring doubts on the woman who alleged that she was being made to give massages when she had been trained at a beautician. The woman is one of [] The post Vast majority of trainees satisfied with job placement: Govt first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Jul 7:The Meghalaya High Court on Tuesday allowed North Shillong MLA Adelbert Nongrum to withdraw a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that calls to question the application of the states job reservation policy, specifically concerning the allocation of quota seats in higher professional courses. Nongrums counsel sought leave to withdraw the case, which was subsequently [] The post PIL on reservation of seats for higher studies withdrawn first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Jul 7:The Synjuk ki Nongsynshar Shnong ka Bri u Hyniewtrep (SNSBH) and the Synjuk ki Rangbah Kur ka Bri u Hyniewtrep (SRKBH) have decided to demand that the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) recall the Regulation and Administration of Land Amendment 2026, which has already been sent to the Governor for approval. The [] The post Groups demand KHADC land amendment recall first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Jul 7:The Meghalaya Society for Social Audit and Transparency (MSSAT) is set to commence the social audit for the financial year 2026-27 beginning July 8. The social audit is carried out with an aim to ensure transparency, accountability, and effectiveness in the implementation of various government schemes across the state. The schemes to be [] The post Social audit of government schemes to begin today first appeared on Highland Post .

By Benjamin Lyngdoh The first Performance Grading Index (PGI) Report was released in the year 2017-18. In that report, Meghalaya scored 584/1000. In the latest report of 2024-25, Meghalaya scored 448/1000. The state government has been citing the score 448 as against scores of recent years and claiming gradual improvements in the school education scenario. [] The post PGI 2.0 2024-25 What Meghalaya can learn from Punjab? first appeared on Highland Post .

The threat of drug trafficking across the Myanmar border into Indias northeastern states has significantly escalated. A recent report by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) highlights a dramatic increase in illicit opium cultivation and production in Myanmar, posing serious concerns for India. According to the NCB report for 2025, illicit opium production in Myanmar has [] The post Escalating Threat first appeared on Highland Post .

Editor, The Centres decision to ask WhatsApp to defer the rollout of its proposed username feature has triggered a timely debate on the relationship between digital privacy and online security. While the feature is designed to enable users to communicate without revealing their phone numbers, the governments concerns over its possible misuse deserve equal consideration. [] The post Privacy and Security Must Go Together first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Jul 7:Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma today urged the central government to delegate coal mining approval powers to Meghalaya, arguing that the current system is denying thousands of tribal families their livelihood and state revenue. Sangma met Union Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy in Delhi and submitted a formal request seeking [] The post CM calls for shift of coal powers from Centre to State; committee to study matter first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Jul 7:A study led by researchers from the Zoological Survey of India, Shillong in collaboration with scientists from various institutes and the Hungarian Natural History Museum, hashas documented the discovery of two species of bats in India This research documents the very first occurrence of two species of bats namedGlischropus bucephalusandMyotis indochinensisin the country. [] The post First-ever bat species records in India first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Jul 7:The state government has announced that 400 lower and upper primary schools, along with SSA schools in West Garo Hills, will be fitted with rainwater harvesting systems and ramps with handrails by next month. According to the District Mission Coordinator, Samagra Shiksha the project, approved under the Project Approval Board (PAB) for 2026-27, [] The post 400 schools in Garo Hills to install rainwater harvesting systems first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Jul 7:Promoting electoral inclusion, election officials in South West Garo Hills handed over an enumeration form as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise to Klingson D. Marak, an acclaimed visually impaired footballer, often referred to as the Blind Messi of India. Marak, a member of the Indian national blind football team, has [] The post Promoting electoral inclusion in South West Garo Hills first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Jul 7:As part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen disaster preparedness and enhance emergency response mechanism, the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), West Jaintia Hills on Tuesday conducted a district level mock exercise on an earthquake scenario. The exercise was aimed at assessing the preparedness of various departments and emergency response agencies, strengthening interdepartmental [] The post Mock earthquake exercise held in WJH first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Jul 7:Government officials in East Jaintia Hills on Tuesday gathered at the Deputy Commissioners office conference hall for an awareness program concerning the Meghalaya Right to Public Services (MRPS) Act 2020. The initiative was organised by the District Planning Office with an aim of enhancing the implementation of the act, ensuring that the notified [] The post Officials attend awareness programme on Meghalaya Right to Public Services Act first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Jun 7:A newly established government secondary school was formally handed over to the Jongushen village in the Amlarem sub-division by Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui recently. The school was constructed under the Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA), which is expected to play a crucial role in enhancing the educational infrastructure within the region. Previously, local [] The post Jongushen village gets new secondary school first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Jul 7:Kitkupar Nongsiej, the winner of Ka Sur Kynud Season 3, will leave for the USA on July 10 to represent Meghalaya and India at the World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) 2026 in Las Vegas. Ka Sur Kynud is the flagship singing competition organised by Don Bosco Media Network (DBMN). Part of its [] The post Local singer to head to Las Vegas for world championships first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, July 7:Aishwariya Malang from Khliehiongriang, Jowai is set to represent Meghalaya at the Miss Teen Diva national pageant, calling it a dream come true and a moment of immense pride. Speaking at a press conference at the Shillong Press Club, Aishwariya credited her parents for encouraging her to step into the world of pageantry. [] The post Aishwariya Malang representing Meghalaya at Miss Teen Diva first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Jul 7: Meghalaya have won their first medals at the 14th Senior National Pencak Silat Championship 2026, with two gold secured in the artistic (seni) categories. The second day of the three-day event was as high on performance as the first and Meghalaya continued to see success in the combat (tanding) categories as well. [] The post Meghalaya bag 2 gold medals on second day of 14th Senior National Pencak Silat Cship first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Jul 7: The 11th Meghalaya State Shooting Championship 2026 concluded at the Assam Regimental Centre here on Sunday. The six-day tournament, organised by the Shooting Association of Meghalaya (SAM), brought together shooters from six districts to compete in a wide range of events. In all, 128 shooters from East Khasi Hills, West Khasi Hills, [] The post 11th Meghalaya State Shooting Cship 2026 concludes first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Jul 7: North Liberty Higher Secondary School won two titles at the West Jaintia Hills District Level Inter School Subroto Mukherjee Cup Football Tournament 2026 recently. North Liberty won the U-15 boys and U-17 girls finals, while Amwi HSS were the champions in the U-17 boys competition. The tournament was organised by the office [] The post WJH Subroto Cup 2026: North Liberty HSS & Amwi HSS win finals first appeared on Highland Post .