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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, Sep 1: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday paid floral tributes to former Speaker Purno A Sangma at his portrait in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan on his birth anniversary. Deputy Chairman Rajya Sabha Harivansh, MPs, former MPs, Lok Sabha Secretary General Utpal Kumar Singh, Rajya Sabha Secretary General PC Mody and [] The post Lok Sabha Speaker pays tribute to PA Sangma on birth anniversary first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 1: The Hyniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organization (HITO) has flagged illegal entry of Bangladeshi nationals through vulnerable border stretches and sought stronger surveillance. In a memorandum to BSF Meghalaya Frontier IG O.P. Upadhyay on Tuesday, HITO President Donbok Dkhar said unauthorised cross-border movement has implications for national security and the interests of border residents. [] The post HITO seeks tighter border vigil, more BSF jobs for Meghalaya youth first ap

Nongpoh, Sep1: The Regional Institute of Advanced Studies (RIAS), Nongpoh, on Sunday organised a certificate distribution programme for 14 students who completed a one-month Fundamentals of Computer and Microsoft Office course. The free training was supported by 67 Bn CRPF Shillong under its Civic Action Programme, aimed at students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Commandant Jai [] The post 14 students complete CRPF-backed computer course in Nongpoh first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 1: A special POCSO Court in Shillong has convicted a man for sexually assaulting his minor step-daughter and sentenced him to 30 years rigorous imprisonment. The convict, Teren Mawlieh was sentenced by M.K. Lyngdoh, Special Judge POCSO, East Khasi Hills, on August 28 for the crime committed in 2020. Police said an FIR [] The post Man gets 30 years in jail for sexually assaulting step-daughter first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 1: PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya Umroi Cantonment students, Adarsh Singh and Anisha Pathak have secured All-India Rank 27 and first rank in Meghalaya at the Technothlon 2026, becoming the only team from the entire North East to qualify for the prestigious mains round held at IIT Guwahati from August 28 to 30. Organised [] The post KV Umroi students lone NE team at Technothlon 2026 mains first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 1: Rajya Sabha MP James P. K. Sangma recently met top management of the Punjab National Bank (PNB) to press for an end to denial of housing, mortgage and agriculture loans to Meghalayas tribal population. The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Dr Shakil P. Ahammed and Secretary (Law) Cyril V. Diengdoh, along [] The post PNB assures MP of fixing tribal loan hurdle in 60 days first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 1: The Meghalaya Football Association will conduct trials to select the Sub-Junior Boys team to represent Meghalaya at the National Football Championship (NFC). In this regard, all affiliated district associations have been requested to nominate and send their best players for the trials, which will be held on 5 September at the MFA [] The post MFA to hold trials for State Sub-Junior Boys team first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Sep 1: Shillong Lajong scored a goal in each half to beat Meghalaya Police 2-0 in the Shillong Premier League 2026 at the SSA Stadium here today. Ricky Kharkongor (39) and Lalmuansanga (54) were the scorers in the game that extended Lajongs unbeaten streak this season to four games while inflicting a first defeat [] The post SPL 2026: MLP suffer first defeat at hands of Lajong first appeared on Highland Post .

Battar (Nepal), Aug 31:As the flood swallowed everything below them, Shiva Giri and six others could do little but climb. They watched houses, settlements and structures disappear as they fled uphill from the Mailung Hydropower Project in Rasuwa. Several of Giris colleagues were swept away, as was his cousin, he told the Nepal News website. [] The post Nepal floods: Tunnel workers recount desperate flights as hundreds remain trapped first appeared on Highland Post .

By Hrishikesh Raychaudhuri There is an uncomfortable question at the heart of every debate on tourism: who is entitled to travel? Is a tourist welcome merely because he arrives in a comfortable SUV, stays in an expensive resort, eats at high-end restaurants and leaves behind a sizable bill? Or is the modest family that arrives [] The post The Price of Paradise: Who Gets to Visit Meghalaya? first appeared on Highland Post .

Kathmandu, Aug 31:The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal rose to 939 on Monday, with bodies continuing to be recovered, while around 4,000 people are still missing, authorities said. More than 10,000 people have been rescued so far, as search teams struggle to reach those still stranded amid intermittent rain, swollen rivers [] The post Nepal flood toll hits 939; 4,000 missing as rescue hampered first appeared on Highland Post .

Kohima, Aug 31: The influential Naga Students Federation (NSF) called for a demonstration and march to the state assembly here on Tuesday to protest the Centres directive to compulsory singing of Vande Mataram at government programmes and official functions. The NSF claimed that the complete version of the National Song was not in keeping with [] The post Naga students to march to Assembly Sep 1 against Vande Mataram order first appeared on Highland Post .

Buenos Aires, Aug 31: Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international soccer on Monday after two decades representing Argentina. It was a decision that hurt and still hurts deeply but I understand that the time has come, the 39-year-old Messi said on his Instagram account. I swear to you that I always gave [] The post Lionel Messi says hes retiring from playing for Argentina first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 31: Minister for Cooperation, Labour and Food & Civil Supplies, Methodius Dkhar, on Monday called for stronger partnership between media and administration to improve awareness, counter misinformation and ensure benefits of government schemes reach the last mile. He was addressing PIB Varta Media Sensitisation Workshop on Centrally Sponsored Schemes organised by Press [] The post Minister calls for stronger media-admin partnership to take schemes to last mile first appeared on Hig

Shillong, Aug 31: The Hajong Students Youth Voice (HSYV) Federation Council has launched an online appeal calling for a fair, transparent and independent investigation, including a CBI inquiry, into the deaths of two young Hajong youths. Semanto Hajong (21) and Pronome Hajong (22) were found dead under suspicious circumstances inside a roadside shop at Lumsohphoh, [] The post Hajong body seeks CBI inquiry into deaths of two youths in Nongthymmai first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 31: With Meghalaya set to host the National Games, young sportspersons will get a chance to witness and interact with top athletes, West Garo Deputy Commissioner Vibhor Aggarwal said on Monday. He was speaking at the opening of the second District-Level Inter-School Games 2026 at Hawakhana Indoor Hall, Tura. Around 900 participants from [] The post DC opens Inter-School Games in Tura; says National Games will inspire youth first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 31: The DREAM Mission has enrolled 22 youths from underprivileged backgrounds in vocational trades under its new DREAM Young initiative, aimed at drug prevention through skilling and employment. In a statement, the Mission said the programme shifts focus from Say No to Drugs to Prevention with Action by giving school dropouts opportunities for [] The post 22 youths enrolled under DREAM Young skilling drive first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 31: The Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival, 2026 will be held on November 20-21 at a new permanent venue the New Shillong Highland Grounds in New Shillong, organisers announced today. The festival moves to the new dedicated ground allocated by the State government, envisioned as a permanent destination for large-scale festivals and concerts. [] The post Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 shifts to New Shillong; Khalid, Swae Lee among headliners first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 31: Police have arrested one person in a house theft at Riatsohkhlur, Upper Shillong and recovered part of the stolen gold. FIR was lodged on August 30 regarding theft of gold ornaments, Redmi Note-10 phone and Rs 10,000 cash. The incident was captured on CCTV. Police traced and apprehended Evertumshine Eawphian (24) from [] The post One held for theft, gold recovered first appeared on Highland Post .

Mawkyrwat, Aug 31: An unidentified male body was recovered from a river at Phodpynton under Mawranglang village, Lai Kyntoit in South West Khasi Hills district on August 29 evening. Police said the body was found at around 6:10 pm stuck between rocks in a river in a curled position. The body was highly decomposed with [] The post Decomposed body found in river in South West Khasi Hills first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 31:Nangkiew Irat secured a second consecutive victory with a 1-0 result against Mylliem in the Shillong Premier League 2026 at the SSA Stadium here today. Ronaldkydon Lyngdoh Nonglait scored the only goal of the game in the 39th minute. Nangkiew Irat now have 7 points and are in the Top 4, while Mylliem [] The post SPL 2026: Nangkiew Irat inflict yet another defeat on Mylliem 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 .

Kathmandu, Aug 29:The images of a mud-covered elderly woman being carried to safety in the scoop of a digger have come to symbolise extraordinary accounts of survival in Nepals devastating flash floods. The woman, 97-year-old Guna Maya Bohara, was pulled alive from the rubble of her care home after a four-hour rescue operation. Her doctors [] The post Swept away, buried and stranded: Nepal flood survivors recall desperate escapes first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 29:The Hyniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organisation (HITO) on Saturday lodged an FIR at Mawryngkneng Police Station, alleging illegal entry of three suspected Bangladeshi nationals facilitated by a driver. In the complaint HITO Mawryngkneng Circle Political Secretary Kynsaibor Myrboh and Organising Secretary Banjoplang Rynjah said on August 27 at 9:30 pm, its members intercepted the [] The post HITO files FIR over suspected Bangladeshi entry first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 29:Citizens gathered at the State Central Library premises on Saturday for a silent gathering for peace, unity and harmony called by Meghalaya Linguistic Minority Development Forum (MLMDF) after vandalism of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose bust and Swami Vivekananda statue at R R Colony. MLMDF president Sushit Kanti condemned the desecration as painful and [] The post Citizens gather for peace, CM hands over Rs 5 lakh for restoration of Netajis statue first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 29:TheCook-cum-Helpers (CCH) Unit of Gasuapara today decided to join the indefinite strike called by PM POSHAN Union, Meghalaya for honorarium hike. The strike will begin September 1 until Centre concedes demands, the workers said. Members said the honorarium is still Rs 2,000 per month despite rising prices, with no regularisation, making survival difficult. [] The post Gasuapara cooks to join indefinite strike from Sept 1 first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 29:Manipur High Court Chief Justice M. Sundar on Saturday asked law students to skill up for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Commercial Courts as the legal landscape changes fast. He was delivering a special talk at the University of Science & Technology Meghalaya (USTM), organised by University School of Law [] The post Manipur CJ to law students: Gear up for ADR, AI, commercial courts first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 29:Meghalaya on Saturday celebrated National Sports Day 2026 under the theme Khelega Bharat, Jeetega Bharat with a call to build a world-class sporting ecosystem. The event was organized by the Department of Sports and Youth Affairs. Addressing the gathering, Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Wailadmiki Shylla said the states sports budget has been [] The post Meghalaya celebrates National Sports Day first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 29:An awareness programme on Meghalaya Right to Public Service Act, 2020 was held at District Library Mynthong, Jowai, organised by District Administration, West Jaintia Hills. The programme was chaired by Research Officer AI Mawrie with Assistant Research Officer Iaidbha Phawa, Research Assistant Kynphammi Ryngkhlem and e-District Manager Roibok Pohrmen as resource persons. The [] The post WJH holds awareness on Right to Public Service Act first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 29:Ninety participants joined the 5 km run organised by the PHE Department, Mawkyrwat Division under Jal Jeevan Mission to mark Rajya Jal Utsav and Lok Jal Utsav 2026 in South West Khasi Hills. The run was held on the theme Celebrating Water Securing Sources and was flagged off by SDO (TC), PHE [] The post 90 join Jal Utsav run for water conservation first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 29:The District Sports Officer, East Jaintia Hills in collaboration with BDOs of Wapung, Lumshnong and Saipung will hold Block Level Chief Ministers Youth Engagement Programme (CM-YEP) 2026 under theme Young Meghalaya, Shaping Tomorrow to showcase youth talent. Open to schools, colleges, youth and cultural clubs and individuals aged 15-29 years, including dropouts with [] The post EJH to hold block-level CM Youth Engagement Programme first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 29:The Deputy Commissioner, East Jaintia Hills has invited proposals from NGOs, clubs and SHGs of the district for financial assistance under Chief Ministers Youth Development Scheme (CMYDS). Activities covered include youth programmes, adventure programmes, youth awareness, cleaning drives coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti, workshops, seminars on youth issues, counselling etc. Assistance will depend on [] The post Proposals invited for CM Youth Development scheme first appeared on Hi

Guwahati, Aug 29: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday visited the Assam Regimental Centre in Shillong and lauded the discipline, dedication and courage of the personnel. Sarma paid homage to soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation by laying a wreath at the War Memorial. Salute to the bravehearts [] The post Himanta visits Assam Regiment HQ in Shillong, honours soldiers first appeared on Highland Post .

Shillong, Aug 29: Pankaj Naug, 50, a British national of Assam origin, has been missing since August 26 after flash flood hit Rasuwagadhi border crossing during his Kailash Mansarovar yatra. Naug, born in Shillongs Keating Road and raised in Arunachal Pradesh, son of Himanshu Ranjan Naug of Rukminigaon, Guwahati, had flown to Kathmandu on August [] The post Assam man among 10 from state missing in Nepal flood at Rasuwagadhi first appeared on Highland Post .