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Shillong, Aug 19:A black flag bike rally organised by the Khasi Students Union (KSU) on Wednesday to protest the governments failure to respond to its 15-day ultimatum and charter of demands turned violent, with several government and private vehicles vandalised and non-tribals grievously injured at different locations across Shillong. During the rally, masked men pelted [] The post KSU rally leaves trail of blood & destruction in its wake first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 19:The Khasi Students Union (KSU) believes that none of its members were responsible for the acts of violence, including damage to property and physical assaults of individuals, seen during its public rally carried out today. The pressure group instead pointed the finger at outside elements who wanted to divert the rally from its [] The post Non-members guilty of violence: KSU Gen Secy first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 19:The state cabinet today approved amendments to laws regarding the operation of private universities in Meghalaya. Briefing reporters after the meeting, government spokesperson and cabinet minister Wailadmiki Shylla informed that the cabinet had approved the Maharashtra Institute of Technology of Meghalaya (Amendment) Bill 2026 and Mahatma Gandhi University (Amendment) Bill 2026. These amendments [] The post Cabinet approves tweaks to laws on private unis first appeared on Highla

Shillong, Aug 19:United Democratic Party (UDP) president Metbah Lyngdoh today dismissed speculation that some of the partys MLAs are planning to defect to the BJP, asserting that the UDP has internal mechanisms to address differences and is attentive to issues raised by its legislators. Speaking after a meeting of the partys central executive committee, Metbah [] The post Metbah rules out defections of colleagues to BJP first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 19:The Shillong Bar Association (SBA) and the High Court of Meghalaya Bar Association (HCBA) on Wednesday said their demand for the removal of Advocate General Amit Kumar has no link to the case of alleged sexual harassment by a senior lawyer against a junior. Addressing a press conference, SBA secretary TL Jyrwa called [] The post Bar bodies deny shielding accused lawyer, seek AG Amit Kumars removal first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 19:The Hyniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organisation (HITO) has questioned whether a resolution against uranium mining in the state will be robust enough given the way previous such moves have led to little benefit. In an open letter addressed to the Chief Minister, Speaker and all MLAs, the pressure group welcomed the proposed resolution against [] The post Resolution against uranium but then what? HITO questions Govt first appeared on Highland Post .

The violence that accompanied the Khasi Students Unions (KSUs) rally through the streets of Shillong was saddening but not surprising. While it was ostensibly meant to protest the state governments inaction regarding certain demands of the pressure group, the rally descended into wanton violence as participants targetted government vehicles, buses, Assam-registered cars with rocks, sticks, [] The post Violence on Two Wheels Saddening but not Surprising first appeared on Highland Post .

By Gregory Shullai There is this extenuating circumstance in everyones life to do that which the inner being demands while one still has the energy of body and soul, and it is right that one should follow that inner calling, and that is why I was prepared to face whatever it takes to see for [] The post The West Khasi Hills-Comments Of A Wanderer first appeared on Highland Post .

Editor, I write this letter with deep anger and shock at the violence that erupted during the socalled KSU rally this evening. What was permitted as a peaceful gathering turned into a night of chaos. Vehicles were burnt, innocent citizens were attacked, and fear once again gripped Shillongs streets. This is not protest; this is [] The post When Peaceful Gathering Becomes Lawlessness first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 19: Police on Wednesday night arrested three senior leaders of the Khasi Students Union (KSU) in connection with violent incidents during the bike rally in the city. The arrested leaders are President Raymond Kharjana, General Secretary Reuben Najiar and Vice-President Pynkmenlang Sanmiet. According to police, they have been booked under various sections of [] The post Police crackdown on KSU: 3 leaders arrested, office raided in Jaiaw first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 19: The East Jaintia Hills District Magistrate has banned the sale of petrol and diesel in loose quantities across the district with immediate effect. In an order issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, DM Manish Kumar cited inputs from police about the KSU rally and likelihood of intensified [] The post EJH bans loose petrol, diesel sale amid KSU agitation first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 19:The East Khasi Hills district administration on Wednesday carried out a special drive to remove overhanging and improperly laid cable wires in key areas of the city. The exercise was conducted around the DC Office, IGP area and Lok Bhavan, where several overhead cables were found hanging in a disorganised manner. Officials said [] The post East Khasi Hills admin removes cluttered cables first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 19:The State government on Wednesday handed over Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia each to the families of five Meghalaya residents who died in a hotel fire near Tarapith Temple in West Bengal. The cheques were given by Border Areas Development Minister Brening A. Sangma at the victims residence in Dalu, West Garo Hills, in [] The post Rs 2 lakh aid given to kin of 5 killed inWest Bengal hotel fire first appeared on Highland Post .

Jowai, Aug 19:The Deputy Commissioner-cum-Chairperson of the District Highway Safety Task Force (DHSTF) of West Jaintia Hills has directed the immediate removal and shifting of roadside stalls, shops, vending units and other commercial activities, that are operating along the Right of Way (RoW) of National Highway 40E/206 located at 217th Km from Ch:216,060.00 to Ch:216,540.00 [] The post WJH authorities to remove roadside stalls from NH-40E first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 19:The Meghalaya Basin Management Agency (MBMA) signed an MoU with the Spices Board today to strengthen technical cooperation for sustainable spice cultivation in the state. The MoU was signed under the ADB-financed Integrated Eco-tourism and Sustainable Agri-based Livelihood Development Project. MBMA Executive Director Gavede Sachin Shankar and Spices Board Secretary M. S. Manivannan [] The post MBMA ties up with Spices Board for technical support on spices first appeared on Highl

Shillong, Aug 19:The North East Centre for Technology Application & Reach (NECTAR) showcased its technology-driven initiatives during the monthly meeting of the inter-media publicity coordination committee held at its headquarters here on Tuesday. Director General Dr. Arun Kumar Sarma briefed officials on NECTARs work on saffron cultivation in Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and Mizoram, and [] The post NECTAR highlights tech-driven agri initiatives for NE at Shillong meeting first appeared

Shillong, Aug 19: Defending champions NorthEast United FC will look to qualify for their third straight final as they face 17-time winners Mohun Bagan in the second semifinal of the Durand Cup 2026, which will be played at the JN Stadium in Shillong on Thursday. Kick-off will be at 7pm. NEUFC have been relentless in [] The post NorthEast Utd to take on Mohun Bagan in Durand Cup 2026 semi today first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 19: Vehicular movement on a section of the GandhiparaPuthimari road via ChengaBenga has been halted after SPT Bridge No. 1/4 collapsed at Ch. 400.00 metres. The Public Works Department (Roads), Ampati Division, said the bridge on the 01.00 km kutcha stretch gave way, making the road unsafe. Commuters have been advised to avoid [] The post Bridge collapses in Ampati, road closed first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 19: The Additional Deputy Commissioner & CEO of the District Disaster Management Authority, South West Khasi Hills, has issued an advisory urging the public to exercise caution in view of the possibility of heavy rainfall in the district. The advisory has been issued to ensure public safety and minimise risks from flooding, landslides [] The post DDMA SWKH issues heavy rain advisory, urges caution first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 19: Nangkiew Irat and Nongkseh played out an engaging but tense 1-1 draw in their Shillong Premier League 2026 match at the SSA Stadium here today. Both teams were involved in a 1-0 match in the first round Nongkseh defeated Mylliem by that scoreline on 27 July while Nangkiew Irat lost to [] The post SPL 2026: Bruising contest between Nangkiew Irat & Nongkseh ends in draw first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 18:The United Democratic Party (UDP) and Hill State Peoples Democratic Party (HSPDP) will sit to decide on whether they will continue to remain in alliance with each other after the by-election for the Shillong Lok Sabha seat is held. The UDP and HSPDP are members of the wider Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) but [] The post UDP, HSPDP to decide alliance fate after by-election first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 18:The Jaintia Students Union (JSU) filed an application before the National Green Tribunal (NGT), Eastern Zone Bench in Kolkata, challenging Shree Cements proposed 217.394-hectare mining project in Jaintia Hills. A JSU delegation led by Education Secretary Bocheru Mi Pohsnem, with President Jersom Shylla and Assistant Finance Secretary Wansalan Dame Patwet, submitted evidence after [] The post JSU challenges Shree Cement mining in NGT, eyes High Court next first appeared on Highla

Khliehriat, Aug 18:Several trucks carrying materials for Shree Cement were stranded for hours on Tuesday, after getting stuck on a damaged stretch of the PWD road in the Tongseng-Nongkhlieh area, sources said. According to reports, trucks were trying to reach the companys site in Nongkhlieh Elaka when they were halted at the point where the [] The post Shree Cement trucks, villagers hit by damaged route first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 18:The Urban Affairs Department has chosen to ignore the significant protests by street hawkers against their enforced removal from different parts of the city and claim that the vendors have willingly relocated. In a press release today, the department gave itself a pat on the back for successfully relocating 750 hawkers from 13 [] The post Govt ignores hawker protests, hails willing relocation first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 18:Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday said 322 villages in Meghalaya require focused attention to improve household water supply, as the government reviewed progress under the Jal Jeevan Mission and prepared for Jal Jeevan 2.0. Sangma chaired the review meeting with the Public Health Engineering Department and the JJM Meghalaya team, with [] The post Meghalaya to fix 322 villages as JJM review finds supply gaps first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 18:MDC Titosstarwell Chyne has questioned the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council over the installation of new toll gates, saying the current Executive Committee had promised voters there would be no illegal ones. Chyne reminded that the EC made the commitment during the election campaign. The new EC, right from the beginning, had given [] The post You promised no illegal toll gates: Chyne questions KHADC first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 18:The Meghalaya AIDS Control Society (MACS) and members of the Meghalaya Commercial Truck Owners and Drivers Association (MCTODA) held a meeting today following questions and requests for clarification raised by several truck drivers regarding remarks made by Dr KL Iawrod, MACS Project Director. Recently, during an interaction with the media, Dr Iawrod had [] The post Truckers take umbrage after being linked to rise in HIV first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 18:Rebecca V Suchiang, known as the first female Chief Secretary from one of Meghalayas indigenous communities, died early today morning following a prolonged illness. Suchiang was a member of the 1989 batch of the IAS and began her career as Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) at Nongpoh and Sohra. Over the years she held several [] The post Rebecca Suchiang: States first female indigenous Chief Secy dies first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 18:The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Meghalaya is progressing smoothly, Chief Electoral Officer BDR Tiwari said on Tuesday, even as the election machinery has identified over 6.5 lakh cases requiring notices and further verification. Tiwari said that he has already held review meetings with district field officials as well as [] The post SIR progressing smoothly, says Meghalaya CEO first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 18: In a historic first for public healthcare in Meghalaya, Shillongs Pasteur Institute, functioning under the Directorate of Health Services Medical Education and Research (DME&R), has become the first state government health facility to achieve national accreditation for two of its facilities the Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory and the Regional Blood Centre. The [] The post Pasteur Institute Shillong achieve national accreditation first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 18: Meghalaya defeated Chandigarh 2-0 in their opening match of the 65th edition of the Subroto Cup International Football Tournament 2026 at the Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi. The match was played in Group D of the U-17 girls category. Meghalaya are being represented at the tournament by Little Star Higher Secondary School [] The post Meghalaya win opening match of U-17 girls Subroto Cup nationals first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 18: Four Meghalayans are at the BWF World Championships 2026 in New Delhi representing the state as technical officials. The four are Badon Marwein from Nongstoin, Sobin M Sangma from Tura, Riman Lyngdoh and Eranicle Syiem, both from Shillong. Being selected to officiate at a World Championship is a great achievement and reflects [] The post 4 Meghalaya technical officials at BWF World Cships 2026 first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 18: The Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (CoMSO) has urged the state government to take immediate and time-bound action on two longstanding demands amendment of the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950, and implementation of Inner Line Permit (ILP) in Meghalaya. In a statement, CoMSO said the demands stem from concerns over indigenous [] The post CoMSO urges Govt for time-bound action on ILP, ST Order Amendment first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 18: William Carey University observed Anti-Ragging Week from August 12 to 18 with awareness programmes, competitions and cultural activities aimed at promoting a safe and inclusive campus. Events held during the week included essay writing, slogan writing, poster making, quiz, debate, stage plays, reels competition and screenings of short films and documentaries on [] The post William Carey University observes anti-ragging week first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 18: East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner Abhilash Baranwal led two separate joint inspections to address pressing civic issues in the district. At Urkaliar, the DC along with Operation Clean Up Shillong, Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board, police, and community representatives from Umpling, Lapalang, Nongrah and Nongmensong assessed pollution in the Wah Umkhrah river [] The post DC leads joint inspections on Wah Umkhrah pollution, Lum Survey drug hotspot first appeared on High

Shillong, Aug 18: The Drug Reduction, Elimination and Action Mission (DREAM), in collaboration with San-Ker, Centre for Mental Health and Neurology, Shillong, commenced a three-day induction training programme for newly recruited staff of the government-supported Sewa Inland Rehabilitation Centre, Tura. The training from July 1820, brings together medical staff, counsellors and other personnel for the [] The post Induction training for new rehab centre staff in Tura begins first appeared on High

Shillong, Aug 18: Police seized 1.439 kg of suspected cannabis and detained a 53-year-old man from Assam during a routine naka checking at Jhunjhuni Tri-Junction in South West Garo Hills, officials said. A team from Kalaichar Police Patrol Post intercepted Abdul Zaher, a resident of Jhagarchar, Kakripara, Mankachar, as part of intensified border surveillance. The [] The post 1.439 kg suspected cannabis seized in SWGH, 1 nabbed first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 18: Nazareth Hospital, Shillong participated in Mission 1500 Restoring Hope, Empowering Futures in flood-affected Sivasagar, Assam. Nazareth Hospital joined AARO Assams Mission 1500 in Sivasagar to provide healthcare services to flood-hit communities. Led by Dr. Debomallya Bhuyan, President, AARO Assam, the mission brought together doctors, volunteers and partner organisations to deliver holistic [] The post Nazareth Hospital joins Mission 1500 to aid flood-hit Sivasagar first app

Shillong, Aug 17: NorthEast United FC were trailing two goals to one at half time in the fourth quarterfinal of the Durand Cup 2026 against Shillong Lajong FC but turned this around to win 5-2 at the JN Stadium here this evening. Alaaeddine Ajaraie (11, 58, 69) scored a hat-trick, with teammates Ethyan Gonzalez (55) [] The post Durand Cup: From position of strength, Lajong lose heavily to NorthEast Utd first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 17: The Khasi Students Union (KSU), Shillong Mihngi Circle, inspected a site in the Polo area on Monday after a video showing two non-local men allegedly washing utensils in the Umkhrah River went viral on social media. The incident has raised concerns over hygiene and further contamination of the already severely polluted river. [] The post KSU inspects Polo site after video of utensil washing in Umkhrah River surfaces first appeared on Highland Post .

Nongpoh, Aug 17: District authorities of Ri-Bhoi and Kamrup (Metro), Assam, held a joint meeting at the DRDA Hall in Nongpoh on Monday to discuss measures to address recurring flooding along the Jorabat-Khanapara stretch. The meeting focused on identifying the root causes of frequent waterlogging and flooding in the area during heavy rainfall. The Jorabat-Khanapara [] The post Meghalaya, Assam officials meet to address flooding first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 17: The Spandan District-Level Senior Mens Football Tournament opened on Monday at Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Tura. The tournament is being organised by 22 Bn BSF under the Spandan Programme of the Sports Authority of India. In the opening match, Simsangre United FC, Williamnagar, defeated Okrong Oktong FC, Ampati, 3-1. Lalit Mohan [] The post Spandan District-Level Senior Mens Football Tournament kicks off in Tura first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 17: The 1st True North Open Swimming Competition and Masters Meet will be held next month and will be open to all domiciled residents of Meghalaya in what promises to be a fun and healthy activity. Organised by True North, the 11-12 September competition will take place at the True North complex in [] The post From 7 to 70-plus: True North to hold 2-day swimming meet in Sept first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong/Tarapith (WB), Aug 17: Five people from Meghalaya, including two children, were among eight persons killed in a fire at a hotel near Tarapith Temple in West Bengals Birbhum district in the early hours of Monday. The deceased from Meghalaya have been identified as Rajendra Nath, Asha Nath, Buran Madak, and their young children, 10-year-old [] The post 5 from Garo Hills among 8 killed in West Bengal hotel fire first appeared on Highland Post .

Guwahati, Aug 17: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday defended his governments move to approach the Centre for notifying a one-km radius around the Kaziranga National Park as an eco-sensitive zone. He maintained that the government was well within the Supreme Courts directives in this regard and said that notifying up to a [] The post Himanta defends move to limit eco-sensitive zone around Kaziranga to 1 km first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 17: Phase II of the district recruitment drive conducted by the Meghalaya State Skill Development Society began today at Kiang Nangbah Government College in West Jaintia Hills, drawing hundreds of job-seeking youth from across the district. Officials said the two-day camp aims to guide eligible candidates through the enrollment process and provide counselling [] The post Recruitment drives draw large turnout of youth across Meghalaya first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 17: The Commissionerate of Food Safety, Meghalaya withdrew the interim state-wide freeze on the sale, stocking and distribution of Sting energy drink, after an inquiry found no link between the beverage and the reported death of a student. The freeze was imposed on August 14, following reports that alleged a students death was [] The post Meghalaya lifts interim ban on Sting energy drink first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 16: An ICSSR-sponsored national conclave on Sectoral Analysis and Growth Potential of Agricultural and Other Rural Sectors Post GST was recently organised at Ri-Bhoi College in collaboration with the Department of Rural Development of University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM). The conclave brought together academics, researchers, experts and students from institutions across [] The post Ri-Bhoi College hosts conclave on agri & rural sector growth first appeared on Highl

Shillong, Aug 16: The Central Agricultural University (CAU) Imphal is organising a national conference on Natural Farming: Pathways to Self-reliant Farming and Rural Prosperity (NCNF 2026) from September 9 to 11 at the College of Post Graduate Studies in Agricultural Sciences (CPGSAS) Umiam, Ri-Bhoi. Natural farming seeks to address contemporary challenges such as climate change, [] The post National conference on natural farming to be held at CPGSAS Umiam first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 14:On the occasion of Independence Day, the Additional Deputy Commissioner of East Khasi Hills has informed that entry to Phan Nonglait Park (previously Lady Hydari Park) and Wards Lake will be free for the public on August 15. At Wards Lake, programmes will start from 2pm onwards as part of the Independence Day [] The post Meghalaya gears up to celebrate Independence Day first appeared on Highland Post .